New Orleans Privateers at Central Arkansas Bears ATS Prediction 02/12/20

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Expect a fast-paced game when the New Orleans Privateers (7-16, 3-10 SthLnd) head to Central Arkansas to play the Bears (8-16, 7-6 SthLnd). The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.

New Orleans Privateers vs. Central Arkansas Bears ATS Odds

In their last outing, the Bears beat the McNeese State Cowboys, 82-76, while the Privateers lost to the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks, 81-74.

Central Arkansas dominated nearly every stat category in the contest. They had a turnover percentage of 10.4 (better than their season average of 20.0) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.507 (above their season average of 0.479). McNeese State was 12.8 and 0.446, respectively, for those same stats. New Orleans, on the other hand, did a great job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (23-27; 85.2 percent). Central Arkansas’ Rylan Bergersen had a good outing, finishing with 21 points and seven rebounds. Bryson Robinson, meanwhile played a pivotal role for New Orleans with 26 points.

In their first matchup this season, Troy Green led the Privateers to an 86-78 win. He produced 12 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. New Orleans was successful at getting and making free throws. The Privateers made 24 of their 30 free throws (80.0 percent), while the Bears were 20-25 (80.0 percent).

There should be a fair amount of transition offense in this battle that showcases two of the country’s more up-tempo teams. Central Arkansas ranks fifth in possessions per game (77.5) and New Orleans is 49th (72.6).

New Orleans vs. Central Arkansas Odds Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Central Arkansas, ATS Winner – Central Arkansas, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Central Arkansas ranks 44th in rebounds per game (38.8) while New Orleans ranks 286th (31.5).
  • The Bears rank 15th in blocks per game (5.3) while the Privateers rank 198th (2.2).
  • New Orleans averages 8.1 steals per game, which ranks 37th in the country. Central Arkansas ranks 215th in steals allowed per game (9.0).
  • The Bears rank 66th in three pointers attempted per game (24.7) while the Privateers rank 294th (16.0).
  • New Orleans ranks 37th in assists per game (15.1) while Central Arkansas ranks 259th in assists allowed per game (16.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Bears have outscored opponents by an average of 5.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Central Arkansas has been defeated by an average of 8.6 points.
  • During their last five games, the Privateers have scored an average of 75.0 points per game (1.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.4 points per game (0.5 above their season average).