Expect a fast-paced game when the Northwestern State Demons (7-11, 4-5 SthLnd) head to New Orleans to take on the Privateers (6-14, 2-8 SthLnd). Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
Northwestern State Demons at New Orleans Privateers Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last game. The Privateers lost to the Nicholls Colonels, 77-72, while the Demons lost a winnable game to the Southeastern Louisiana Lions, 84-81.
Northwestern State had a free throw rate of 0.333 (above their season average of 0.232) while New Orleans forced Nicholls into a turnover percentage of 25.8 (above their season average of 16.2). Troy Green played well for New Orleans with 21 points and six steals. Northwestern State, meanwhile, rallied around Nikos Chougkaz, who finished with 10 points and 11 rebounds.
The Privateers dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the most recent matchup, New Orleans won 81-73. The Privateers’ 12.8 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Demons, who had a mark of 25.2. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
There should be plenty of transition action in this showdown that showcases two of the NCAA’s more fast-paced teams. New Orleans currently ranks 49th in possessions per game (72.7) and Northwestern State is 25th (74.1). Ball protection could be troublesome for the Demons. They rank 348th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 24.1 percent), while the Privateers force the 31st-most turnovers in the country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 23.5 percent).
Northwestern State Demons at New Orleans Privateers Free Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – New Orleans, ATS Winner – Northwestern State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Northwestern State ranks 30th in rebounds per game (39.7) while New Orleans ranks 268th (31.4).
- The Demons rank 26th in blocks per game (4.9) while the Privateers rank 193rd (2.2).
- New Orleans averages 15.2 assists per game, which ranks 43rd in the country. Northwestern State ranks 181st in assists allowed per game (13.9).
- The Privateers average 8.3 steals per game, which ranks 34th in the nation. The Demons rank 203rd in steals allowed per game (8.8).
- Northwestern State ranks 107th in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while New Orleans ranks 276th (16.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Privateers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.2, up from 0.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Demons have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (0.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.2 points per game (0.1 above their season average).
