The New Orleans Privateers (10-9, 5-3 SthLnd) will attempt to continue their five-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Northwestern State Demons (7-13, 2-5 SthLnd) at Lakefront Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
Northwestern State Demons at New Orleans Privateers Betting Prediction
The Demons are trying to rebound after their 69-53 loss to the Southeastern Louisiana Lions in their last matchup. Making free throws was one of Southeastern Louisiana’s biggest advantages. They were 18-21 (85.7 percent), while the Demons were just 12-18 (66.7 percent). Ishmael Lane was Northwestern State’s high scorer with 11 points on 4-for-10 shooting.
The last time the Privateers took the floor, they beat the UIW Cardinals, 61-52. New Orleans’ free throw rate was their biggest advantage over UIW. The Privateers had a rate of 0.300 (above their season average of 0.207), while the Cardinals posted a mark of 0.116 (below their season average of 0.292). Bryson Robinson led New Orleans in scoring with 19 points on 5-for-10 shooting from the field.
The offensive glass could be a major advantage for New Orleans in this contest. The Privateers currently rank 58th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.2 percent), while Northwestern State ranks 339th in defensive rebounding percentage (65.9 percent). Furthermore, the Demons rank 322nd in turnover percentage (22.0 percent), while the Privateers rank second in opponents’ turnover percentage (26.3 percent).
After the Privateers won both matchups against the Demons last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last game, New Orleans won 82-64. The Privateers had a much better free throw rate (0.500 vs. 0.200) and had a much better turnover percentage (14.9 vs. 23.8).
Northwestern State Demons at New Orleans Privateers Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – New Orleans, ATS Winner – New Orleans, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Northwestern State ranks 134th in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while New Orleans ranks 279th (17.1).
Bettings Trends:
The Demons’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.6, down from 7.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Privateers have scored an average of 68.0 points per game (3.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.2 points per game (4.0 below their season average).
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