In this article, we will formulate an Incarnate Word vs New Orleans prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, February 10th at the McDermott Center in San Antonio, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Incarnate Word Cardinals Betting Preview
The Incarnate Word Cardinals are 11-13 (4-9) this year after they lost to SELA by a score of 71-66 in their last game. Incarnate Word trailed 28-26 at halftime and they allowed 43 points in the second half in the loss. The Cardinals shot 38.7% from the field, 35% on three-pointers, and 52.4% on free throws in the game. Jalin Anderson led Incarnate Word with 29 points and four rebounds, while Davion Bailey added 13 points and three rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Cardinals lost to McNeese by a score of 67-65 but did beat Houston Christian by a score of 74-64 before that. Incarnate Word has lost eight of their last ten games and they are currently near the bottom of the Southland standings with a 4-9 record. Incarnate Word has scored 75.1 points per game and they have allowed 69.8 points per game, while also averaging 34.8 rebounds and 12.4 assists per game this season. Davion Bailey is averaging 17.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game, while Jalin Anderson is averaging 14.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game this year. Incarnate Word is shooting 47.9% from the field, 67.8% on free throws, and 37.4% on three-pointers this season.
New Orleans Privateers Betting Preview
The New Orleans Privateers are 4-20 (2-11) this season after they lost to Houston Christian by a score of 81-68 in their last game. New Orleans trailed 42-31 at halftime and allowed 39 more points in the second half in the loss. The Privateers shot 52.2% from the field, 27.3% on three-pointers, and 85% on free throws in the game. MJ Thomas led New Orleans with 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Leland Coleman added 13 points and six rebounds in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Privateers lost to SFA by a score of 88-85 and SELA by a score of 76-68. New Orleans has lost six games in a row and they are currently second to last in the Southland standings with a 2-11 record. New Orleans has scored 68.2 points per game and they have allowed 83.2 points per game, while also averaging 34.3 rebounds and 12.4 assists per game this season. MJ Thomas is averaging 10.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game, while Theo Grant is averaging 6.1 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 0.5 steals per game this year. New Orleans is shooting 41.2% from the field, 66.5% on free throws, and 31% on three-pointers this season.
Why Incarnate Word will beat New Orleans
- New Orleans has lost each of its last nine games following a road loss.
- Incarnate Word has won three of its last four games against New Orleans.
- The home team has won the first half in four of New Orleans’ last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Incarnate Word’s last four games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
- Each of New Orleans’ last three road night games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 133 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Incarnate Word ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (30.9).
- Incarnate Word ranks 29th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (19.2).
- New Orleans ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (17.6).
- New Orleans ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (30.4).
Incarnate Word vs New Orleans Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup struggling in conference play, but Incarnate Word will have the home-court advantage here. The Cardinals have won two of their last three games, including a 74-58 win on the road against New Orleans on January 27th. New Orleans has lost six games in a row and they only have four total wins on the season. The Privateers have really struggled on defense, as they are allowing over 83 points per game, and they have allowed at least 76 points in three of their last four games. Nothing about this New Orleans team instills any confidence in me, so give me Incarnate Word at home.