New Orleans Privateers (6-13) vs. Lamar Cardinals (11-9)
January 29, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Lamar Cardinals -9; Over/Under: +160
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The New Orleans Privateers and Lamar Cardinals face off on Monday in a college basketball showdown at the Montage Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free New Orleans vs Lamar prediction.
New Orleans Blown Out in Last Game
New Orleans in the last game faced off against McNeese State, and the offense only managed 65 points. The defense was awful also giving up 102 points, and that led to the defeat. In the second half they were outscored 59-37. New Orleans on the season is averaging 75.7 points while their defense is giving up 79.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 176th and the yare going to need the offense to run up the score here. Jordan Johnson is averaging 22 points while shooting 40.5 percent from the field. Outside of Johnson this team isn’t talented enough, and they need something to change here.
New Orleans Privateers Team Facts
- New Orleans has lost each of its last eight road games.
- Six of New Orleans’ last seven night games have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.
- New Orleans has won the first half in each of its last eight Monday games against the Southland Conference.
Lamar Coming off Another Solid Win
Lamar faced off against Southeastern Louisiana, and they were able to secure a 74-64 victory. In the second half they scored 40 points and that was the difference. Chris Pryor had a strong game putting up 17 ppoints, three rebounds, and two assists. Lamar on the season is averaging 80.5 points while their defense is giving up 75.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 46th in the league. Chris Pryor is averaging 12.3 points while shooting 46.3 percent from the field and 41.7 percent from behind the three point line. Lamar will meet Texas A&M CC after this one.
Lamar Cardinals Team Facts
- Lamar has won eight of its last nine home games.
- Each of Lamar’s last 12 Monday games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.
- The home team has won the first half in eight of Lamar’s last nine games.
New Orleans vs Lamar Betting Prediction
Lamar is going to have no issue here. New Orleans in the last game gave up 102 points and they are going to really struggle here. Lamar on the season is averaging 80.5 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. New Orleans won’t be keeping up and Lamar is going to get the job done here. Back Lamar to win this game and to cover the spread. This is going to be a comfortable victory.
