The New Orleans Privateers (3-3) clash with the South Alabama Jaguars (4-4) at Lakefront Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.
South Alabama Jaguars vs. New Orleans Privateers Betting Prediction
The Jaguars are trying to rebound after their 101-58 loss to the No. 11 Auburn Tigers in their last matchup. Auburn’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over South Alabama. The Tigers had a rate of 14.0, while the Jaguars posted a mark of 28.3. Rodrick Sikes was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 8-for-18 shooting.
The last time UNO played, they dismantled the Spring Hill Badgers, 95-66. The Privateers had a much better free throw rate (0.318 vs. 0.140) and had a much better turnover percentage (18.4 vs. 31.8). Ezekiel Charles was the game’s top scorer with 17 points on 6-for-9 shooting from the field.
The Jaguars won the sole game against the Privateers last season, 55-52. The Jaguars had a much better free throw rate (0.357 vs. 0.137) and had a much better turnover percentage (22.9 vs. 28.3).
New Orleans might have trouble scoring as they clash against one of the nation’s best defenses. South Alabama ranks 59th in defensive efficiency, while the Privateers rank 266th in offensive efficiency dating back to the 2017-18 season. Ball security could be troublesome for the Jaguars. They rank 325th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 21.2 percent), while the Privateers have forced the fifth-most turnovers in the country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 23.3 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
South Alabama ranks 72nd in three pointers attempted per game (24.3) while New Orleans ranks 330th (13.8).
The Privateers rank 63rd in rebounds allowed per game (33.0) while the Jaguars rank 277th (37.7).
New Orleans ranks 24th in steals per game (7.9) while South Alabama ranks 235th (5.3).
The Privateers average 3.8 blocks per game, which ranks 96th in the country. The Jaguars rank 233rd in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
New Orleans averages 15.3 assists per game, which ranks 60th in the country. South Alabama ranks 75th in assists allowed per game (12.1).
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