New Orleans Privateers vs. Sam Houston State Bearkats Free Prediction 03/15/19

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The New Orleans Privateers (18-12, 13-6 SthLnd) meet the Sam Houston State Bearkats (21-10, 16-2 SthLnd) in the Southland Conference Tourney at Leonard E. Merrell Center. The game gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Friday, March 15, 2019.

New Orleans Privateers vs. Sam Houston State Bearkats ATS Odds

Both teams beat their last opponent. The Bearkats defeated the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 68-57, while the Privateers beat the Lamar Cardinals 76-72.

The Privateers had a turnover percentage of 12.7 (better than their season average of 19.0) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.525 (above their season average of 0.492). Sam Houston State, meanwhile, won the rebounding battle. The Bearkats had 18 offensive rebounds and 42 total rebounds, while the Lumberjacks had nine and 28, respectively. Josh Delaney was a key piece for Sam Houston State with 19 points. Meanwhile, New Orleans was led by Scott Plaisance Jr., who contributed 16 points and seven rebounds.

This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of Sam Houston State. Sam Houston State ranks 146th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.2 percent), while the disruptive defense of New Orleans forces the fourth-most turnovers in the nation (25.1 percent).

New Orleans Privateers vs. Sam Houston State Bearkats Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Sam Houston State, ATS Winner – Sam Houston State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Sam Houston State ranks 51st in three pointers attempted per game (25.7) while New Orleans ranks 302nd (16.9).
  • The Privateers rank 47th in blocks per game (4.2) while the Bearkats rank 148th (2.9).
  • Sam Houston State averages 36.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 118th in the nation. New Orleans ranks 191st in rebounds allowed per game (35.8).
  • The Bearkats average 7.5 steals per game, which ranks 44th in the NCAA. The Privateers rank 214th in steals allowed per game (7.9).
  • Sam Houston State averages 16.6 assists per game, which ranks 16th in the nation. New Orleans ranks 143rd in assists allowed per game (13.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Privateers have scored an average of 68.6 points per game (3.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (0.2 below their season average).
  • The Bearkats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.8, up from 6.0 for the season.