Lindenwood Lions vs New Orleans Privateers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Lindenwood vs New Orleans NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Moon Township.

Lindenwood vs New Orleans Prediction

The Lions and Privateers are set to face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Privateers will host the game at UPMC Events Center in Moon Township, PA. Lindenwood is the -1 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against New Orleans. The over/under for the game is set at 151 points.

Lindenwood vs. New Orleans Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Lindenwood Lions at New Orleans Privateers
Where: Moon Township at UPMC Events Center
Date: Thursday, November 14th
Betting Odds JAC -1, JAC -112 | NO -109 O/U 151

Lions Preview: Will the Lions Defense Show Up in Moon Township?

Lindenwood Lions Recent Game/Games

The Lions faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 4th, as they took on the Sooners in an away game. Entering the matchup as +27.5 point underdogs, Lindenwood not only lost 93-60 but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 43-29 at halftime, the Lions allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring 31 of their own. The game’s combined 153 points exceeded the O/U line of 140.

Lions Offense Breakdown

Lindenwood struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.1% from the field and 18.8% from three-point range, hitting only 3 of 16 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.4%, and they managed just 4 assists as a team.

Jalon Moore led the way with 22 points on 61.5% shooting, while Jeremiah Fears added 16 points and 6 assists. Markeith Browning II contributed 14 points, despite missing all 6 of his three-point attempts.

Lions Team Defense

Despite Lindenwood's defensive struggles, they managed to put up 93 points in their last game. The Lions shot 52% from the field, connecting on 34 of their 65 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Lindenwood hit 14 of 34 threes, good for 41%. They also went 11/17 from the free-throw line, shooting 64%.

Privateers Preview: Does New Orleans Stand a Chance at Home?

New Orleans Privateers Recent Game/Games

The Privateers fell to Troy 78-61 at home on Saturday, November 9th. Entering the game as +12.5 underdogs, New Orleans not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After a rough first half, trailing 43-20, New Orleans showed some fight by outscoring Troy 41-35 in the second half. The game’s total points ended at 139, falling short of the 151.5 O/U line.

Privateers Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, the New Orleans Privateers struggled offensively, shooting just 34.3% from the field and 17.4% from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 23 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.1%, and they also had a tough time at the free-throw line, converting just 50% of their 22 attempts.

James White led the way with 23 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 9 of 18 overall and 3 of 5 from three-point range. Jackson Fields contributed 15 points and 10 rebounds, while Tayton Conerway added 11 points and 6 assists. The Privateers grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and finished with 16 assists as a team.

Privateers Team Defense

Despite giving up 78 points, the New Orleans defense held their opponents to just 34% shooting from the field, with the Privateers allowing 24 made baskets on 70 attempts. Inside the arc, the opposition shot 42%, converting 20 of their 47 two-point attempts.

New Orleans was effective in limiting damage from three-point range, as their opponents shot just 17%, hitting only 4 of 23 attempts. The Privateers also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they made 11, shooting 50%.

Lions vs Privateers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their ten previous road games, Lindenwood has an ATS mark of 4-6. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-8 while averaging 62 points per game.
When looking at their past three home matchups, New Orleans has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 66 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Privateers have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 2-3.
Spanning across their last five games as the betting favorite, the Lions have gone 1-2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-2.