Texas vs New Orleans vs Prediction 12-19-24 College Basketball Picks
New Orleans (2-7) vs. Texas (9-2)
December 19, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Texas -34.5; Over/Under: 146.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Texas vs New Orleans Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, December 19th, at the Moody Center.
Can New Orleans Defense Bounce Back?
New Orleans faced off against Iowa in the last game and tt was ugly. The offfense scored only 57 points, but the defense gave up 104 points and that led to the defeat. Guard James White had a strong game putting up 24 points, six rebounds, and two assists but he was the only real bright spot.
New Orleans shot only 37.33 percent from the field, and they allowed Iowa to shoot 62.7 percent from the field and 48.3 percent from deep. New Orleans on the season is averaging 67.1 points while their defense is giving up 83.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 325th in the league while the defense is ranked 356th. In this game if they want any chance, the defense is going to need to be a whole lot better.
Texas Looks for Second Straight Win
Texas has some confidence right now, and they have won two straight games. Two games ago against New Mexico State, Texas won 91-67 and in the last game against Arkansas Pine Bluf they were able to knock them off 121-57. Texas as a team shot 62.9 percent from the field and 56.7 percent from behind the three point line. Texas had eight different players that put up at least 10 points. Guard Jordan Pope had a strong game, putting up 17 points, four assists, and three rebounds.
Texas on the season is averaging 83.9 points per game while their defense is giving up 62.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 37th in the league, while the defense is ranked 12th. Tre Johnson has been the top player for Texas averaging 19.9 points while shooting 48 percent from the field.
Why Texas Will Beat New Orleans
- Texas has won each of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- New Orleans has lost 26 of its last 30 games against non-Conference opponents.
- New Orleans has lost the first half in 16 of its last 17 night games against non-Conference opponents.
Texas vs New Orleans Prediction
Texas is going to have no issue running up the score here. New Orelans gave up 104 points in the last game to Iowa and Texas can go even higher than htat here. Texas in the last game scored 121 points, and I expect they are going to go over that number here. New Orleans is going to have no answer and it’s going to be Texas that is going to end up cruising. Back Texas against the spread.
