The Pittsburgh Panthers (8-3) put their six-game winning streak on the line when they take on the New Orleans Privateers (5-4) at Petersen Events Center. The game can be seen on ACC Network at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 20, 2018.
New Orleans Privateers vs. Pittsburgh Panthers Betting Prediction
In the Privateers’ last contest, they dismantled the Spring Hill Badgers, 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). With 17 points on 6-for-9 shooting, Ezekiel Charles was the game’s high scorer.
The Panthers defeated the Youngstown State Penguins in their last contest, 69-53. The Panthers had a much better free throw rate (0.236 vs. 0.134) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.509 vs. 0.328). With 16 points, six assists and five rebounds, Pittsburgh’s Xavier Johnson played well.
Johnson has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Pittsburgh.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Pittsburgh figures to have a noteworthy edge. Since last season, the Panthers defense ranks 21st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.484), while the New Orleans offense ranks 244th in effective field goal percentage (0.500). Moreover, the Privateers rank 305th in turnover percentage (21.8 percent), while the Panthers rank 20th in opponents’ turnover percentage (18.0 percent).
New Orleans vs. Pittsburgh Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Pittsburgh, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
New Orleans ranks 29th in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while Pittsburgh ranks 180th (22.5).
The Privateers rank 70th in blocks per game (3.8) while the Panthers rank 162nd in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
New Orleans ranks 37th in steals per game (8.0) while Pittsburgh ranks 109th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
The Privateers rank 47th in assists per game (15.6) while the Panthers rank 112th (12.8).
Pittsburgh ranks 61st in rebounds per game (33.3) while New Orleans ranks 77th in rebounds allowed per game (33.4).
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