The New Orleans Privateers (6-7, 1-1 SthLnd) head to Lamar to take on the Cardinals (8-7, 1-1 SthLnd) in a game that will likely be up-tempo. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.
New Orleans Privateers vs. Lamar Cardinals Betting Prediction
The Privateers come in on a high note after blowing out the Spring Hill Badgers in their last matchup, 95-66. The Privateers had a much better free throw rate (0.318 vs. 0.140) and had a much better turnover percentage (18.4 vs. 31.8). New Orleans was led by Ezekiel Charles, who was the game’s leading scorer with 17 points on 6-for-9 shooting.
In the Cardinals’ previous game, they had no trouble getting past the Huston-Tillotson Rams, 79-59. The Cardinals had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (58.1 vs. 37.2) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.611 vs. 0.402). Josh Nzeakor led Lamar in scoring with 19 points on 7-for-7 shooting from the field.
There should be plenty of transition offense in this meeting that showcases a pair of the nation’s more fast-breaking teams. Lamar currently ranks 27th in possessions per game (75.3) and New Orleans is 39th (74.4). Also, the Privateers rank 319th in offensive efficiency (96.4), while the Cardinals rank 27th in defensive efficiency (91.3).
After the Privateers won the lone contest against the Cardinals last season, 72-62, these teams will meet for the first time this year. The Privateers made 13 of their 13 free throws (100.0 percent) and had a much better turnover percentage (16.1 vs. 23.5).
New Orleans Privateers vs. Lamar Cardinals Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Lamar ranks 26th in rebounds per game (40.8) while New Orleans ranks 206th in rebounds allowed per game (37.6).
The Cardinals average 10.1 steals per game, which ranks sixth in the country. The Privateers rank 168th in steals allowed per game (8.5).
New Orleans ranks 28th in assists per game (16.9) while Lamar ranks 189th in assists allowed per game (14.8).
The Privateers rank 40th in blocks per game (4.5) while the Cardinals rank 131st in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
Lamar ranks 192nd in three pointers attempted per game (20.7) while New Orleans ranks 269th (16.4).
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The Privateers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.8, up from 0.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Cardinals have scored an average of 81.0 points per game (0.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.6 points per game (1.2 below their season average).
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