A five-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the New Orleans Privateers (10-9, 5-3 SthLnd) when they square off against the Northwestern State Demons (7-13, 2-5 SthLnd) at Lakefront Arena. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
Northwestern State Demons at New Orleans Privateers Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Privateers beat the UIW Cardinals, 61-52, while the Demons lost to the Southeastern Louisiana Lions, 69-53.
The Privateers made 15 of their 19 free throws (78.9 percent), while the Cardinals had a turnover percentage of 30.5 (above their season average of 20.8). Northwestern State, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (21.1 vs. 18.9). New Orleans was led by Bryson Robinson, who recorded 19 points. Ishmael Lane had a good game for Northwestern State, contributing 11 points and 13 rebounds.
The Privateers dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the last contest, New Orleans won 82-64. One of New Orleans’ biggest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They had 46 free throw attempts, while Northwestern State had just 24. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Look for New Orleans to dominate the offensive glass in this meeting. The Privateers rank 58th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.2 percent), while Northwestern State ranks 339th in defensive rebounding percentage (65.9 percent). Additionally, the Demons rank 322nd in turnover percentage (22.0 percent), while the Privateers rank second in opponents’ turnover percentage (26.3 percent).
Northwestern State Demons vs. New Orleans Privateers Pick
Pick: SU Winner – New Orleans, ATS Winner – New Orleans, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- New Orleans ranks 51st in assists per game (15.4) while Northwestern State ranks 248th (10.2).
- The Demons average 4.2 blocks per game, which ranks 55th in the country. The Privateers rank 172nd in blocks allowed per game (4.8).
- New Orleans ranks 170th in rebounds per game (35.2) while Northwestern State ranks 277th in rebounds allowed per game (40.4).
- The Privateers average 10.1 steals per game, which ranks third in the country. The Demons rank 164th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
- Northwestern State ranks 134th in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while New Orleans ranks 279th (17.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Demons have scored an average of 61.6 points per game (3.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.2 points per game (3.8 below their season average).
- The Privateers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.8, up from 0.9 for the season.
