The Abilene Christian Wildcats (11-2) look to continue their seven-game winning streak against the New Orleans Privateers (5-6) at Moody Coliseum. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.
New Orleans Privateers vs. Abilene Christian Wildcats Betting Prediction
The Privateers come in on a high note after blowing out the Spring Hill Badgers in their last outing, 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 rallied around Ezekiel Charles, who was the game’s high scorer with 17 points on 6-for-9 shooting.
The last time the Wildcats played, they dismantled the Arlington Baptist Patriots, 107-54. The Wildcats had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (50.0 vs. 20.6) and had a much better turnover percentage (12.8 vs. 27.9). Jaren Lewis was the top scorer from either team with 18 points on 8-for-9 shooting from the field.
After the Privateers won the only contest against the Wildcats last season, 77-74, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Privateers made 33 of their 47 free throws (70.2 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.0 vs. 17.2).
Lewis has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Abilene Christian.
This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of Abilene Christian. Abilene Christian ranks 215th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 17.9 percent), while the gambling defense of New Orleans forces the fourth-most turnovers in the nation (26.0 percent).
New Orleans Privateers at Abilene Christian Wildcats Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Abilene Christian, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Abilene Christian averages 9.2 steals per game, which ranks 26th in the nation. New Orleans ranks 180th in steals allowed per game (8.3).
The Wildcats rank 34th in assists allowed per game (9.5) while the Privateers rank 158th (14.3).
Abilene Christian ranks 36th in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while New Orleans ranks 150th (4.7).
The Wildcats rank 42nd in three pointers allowed per game (17.3) while the Privateers rank 101st (21.6).
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The Privateers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.8, up from 0.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 82.6 points per game (5.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 63.0 points per game (1.2 above their season average).
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