The UIW Cardinals (6-15, 1-7 SthLnd) will attempt to snap their six-game losing streak when they meet the New Orleans Privateers (11-9, 6-3 SthLnd) at Lakefront Arena. The game gets underway at 5:15 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
UIW Cardinals vs. New Orleans Privateers ATS Prediction
In the Cardinals’ last matchup, they were beaten by the Houston Baptist Huskies, 96-92. Houston Baptist’s rebounding was their largest strength. The Huskies had 15 offensive rebounds and 36 total rebounds, while the Cardinals had three and 23, respectively. Augustine Ene had a solid outing for UIW, finishing with 15 points and five rebounds.
The Privateers were victorious over the Northwestern State Demons in their last contest, 72-64. The Privateers knocked down 20 of their 27 free throws (74.1 percent) and held the Demons to an effective field goal percentage of 0.405 (below the 0.493 mark opponents have averaged against New Orleans this season). Bryson Robinson was the top scorer from either team with 17 points on 5-for-13 shooting from the field.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, the Cardinals lost 61-52. Christian Peevy scored a game-high 20 points and also recorded 11 rebounds. New Orleans’ free throw rate was their biggest advantage over UIW. The Privateers had a rate of 0.300, while the Cardinals posted a mark of 0.116.
This game should be a showdown of opposite styles. New Orleans prefers a fast-paced style of play (59th in possessions per game), while UIW is more half-court-oriented (314th in possessions per game). Moreover, the 292nd-ranked offense of the Cardinals (offensive efficiency of 99.4) will face a difficult challenge against the 57th-ranked defense of the Privateers (defensive efficiency of 96.0).
UIW Cardinals at New Orleans Privateers Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – New Orleans, ATS Winner – New Orleans, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
New Orleans ranks 49th in assists per game (15.4) while UIW ranks 231st (11.2).
The Cardinals rank 36th in rebounds allowed per game (31.7) while the Privateers rank 212th (36.8).
New Orleans ranks third in steals per game (9.9) while UIW ranks 163rd in steals allowed per game (7.2).
The Privateers rank 46th in three pointers allowed per game (19.9) while the Cardinals rank 148th (22.7).
New Orleans ranks 54th in blocks per game (4.2) while UIW ranks 66th in blocks allowed per game (3.0).
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The Cardinals’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.8, down from 8.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Privateers have scored an average of 66.6 points per game (4.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (4.0 below their season average).
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