The New Orleans Privateers (2-9, 0-1 Southland) will look to stop a five-game losing streak when they visit the McNeese Cowboys (6-5, 0-0 Southland) on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at The Legacy Center as heavy, 23.5-point underdogs. The contest airs at 5:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The point total is set at 144.5 for the matchup.
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McNeese Cover -23.5 vs New Orleans -115
McNeese vs. New Orleans betting lines
- McNeese moneyline odds to win: -9091
- New Orleans moneyline odds to win: +2267
- Spread: McNeese (-23.5)
- Total: 144.5
McNeese statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- At home last season, McNeese sported a better record against the spread (7-5-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (7-6-1).
- In terms of over/unders, the Cowboys hit the over more consistently when playing at home last year, as they eclipsed the total nine times in 12 opportunities (75%). In road games, they hit the over six times in 14 opportunities (42.9%).
- As a moneyline favorite, McNeese won a higher percentage of its games at home (1.000) compared to away games (.889) last season.
Last season stats
- On offense, the Cowboys were the 38th-ranked squad in the nation (80.0 points per game) last year. Defensively, they were fifth-best (62.2 points conceded per game).
- McNeese grabbed 33.2 rebounds per game and gave up 30.1 boards last year, ranking 113th and 95th, respectively, in the country.
- The Cowboys were 70th in the country in assists (14.9 per game) last season.
McNeese betting records this season
- ATS Record: 4-6-0 (Home: 1-2-0; Away: 1-1-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 23.5+: 0-1-0 (As Favorite: 2-6-0; As Underdog: 2-0-0)
- O-U-P: 4-5-1 (Home: 1-1-1; Away: 0-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-3 (Home: 1-1; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.1 (59th in nation) | 41.3 (95th) | 31.5 (260th) | 29.1 (82nd) | 11.8 (314th) | 10.7 (99th) |
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New Orleans statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- New Orleans’ winning percentage against the spread at home was .222 (2-7-0) last year. Away, it was .412 (7-10-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Privateers games went over seven of nine times at home (77.8%) last year, and 10 of 17 away (58.8%).
- The Privateers, as moneyline underdogs, won a higher percentage of games at home (1-3) than on the road (1-14) last season.
Last season stats
- The Privateers’ defensive performance was 17th-worst in the nation last year with 79.5 points allowed per contest, but offensively they were more consistent, averaging 73.5 points per game (176th-ranked in college basketball).
- New Orleans ranked 241st in the country with 31.1 boards per game, but it gave up 36.7 rebounds per game, which ranked second-worst in college basketball.
- The Privateers ranked 287th in college basketball with 11.8 dimes per game.
New Orleans betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-5-0 (Home: 0-1-0; Away: 5-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 23.5+: 3-2-0 (As Favorite: 1-1-0; As Underdog: 5-4-0)
- O-U-P: 6-5-0 (Home: 0-1-0; Away: 5-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-8 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38.5 (356th in nation) | 47.4 (344th) | 31.8 (251st) | 39.5 (361st) | 11.8 (314th) | 12.3 (249th) |
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