Lamar Cardinals vs New Orleans Privateers Matchup

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

New Orleans vs Lamar Prediction

The Privateers and Cardinals are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Cardinals will host the game at Montagne Center in Beaumont, TX. The over/under for this Southland conference contest is set at 143.5 points, with Lamar being favored by -13.5 at home against New Orleans.

New Orleans vs. Lamar Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: New Orleans Privateers at Lamar Cardinals
Where: Beaumont at Montagne Center
Date: Monday, January 13th
Betting Odds LAMAR -13.5, NO +608 | LAMAR -991 O/U 143.5

Privateers Preview: Are the Privateers Ready for a Win at Beaumont?

New Orleans Privateers Recent Game/Games

New Orleans dropped to 2-14 on the season after a 91-71 home loss to Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday. The Privateers entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 162 exceeded the O/U line of 143.5.

New Orleans fell behind 47-27 in the first half but matched Southeastern Louisiana’s 44 points in the second half.

Privateers Offense Breakdown

New Orleans struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 38% overall and 22.2% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 42%. They did manage to hit 29 free throws, shooting 69% from the line.

Sam Hines Jr. led the way with 30 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 57.9% from the field and 66.7% from three. Jakevion Buckley added 15 points and 9 assists, hitting 54.5% of his shots.

Privateers Team Defense

Despite New Orleans giving up 91 points, they held their opponent to just 38% shooting from the field, with the Privateers allowing 19 made field goals on 50 attempts. Inside the arc, their defense conceded 15 of 32 shots, a 46% success rate for the other team.

From three-point range, New Orleans kept their opponent in check, allowing just 4 made threes on 18 attempts, which is 22% shooting. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 42 times, where they converted 29 free throws, shooting 69%. The Privateers also gave up 7 offensive rebounds.

Cardinals Preview: Can the Lamar Offense Score Enough at Home?

Lamar’s season record dropped to 6-7 after a 72-63 home loss to Stephen F. Austin on Saturday. The Cardinals entered the game as -3.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread.

Lamar led 37-32 at halftime but struggled in the second half, managing only 26 points while allowing 40. The total points for the game reached 135, surpassing the O/U line of 131.5.

Cardinals Offense Breakdown

Lamar's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39.7% from the field and 31.2% from three-point range, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 44.8%. They did manage to hit 80% of their free throws, going 12-for-15 from the line, and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds, contributing to their 63 points.

Matt Hayman led the way with 18 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 53.8% overall and 40% from deep. Nana Antwi-Boasiako added 17 points, despite hitting just 22.2% from three, while Andrew Holifield contributed 13 points and 5 boards.

Cardinals Team Defense

Despite giving up 72 points, Lamar's defense held their opponent to 39% shooting from the field, with 23 made baskets on 58 attempts. They limited two-point shots to 42% shooting, as the opposing team went 18/42 from inside the arc.

From three-point range, Lamar allowed 5 made threes on 16 attempts, a 31% shooting performance. The opponent also went to the free-throw line 15 times, hitting 12 for 80%. Lamar gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.

Privateers vs Cardinals Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last three road games, New Orleans has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 62 points per game.
Lamar has played well in their previous five home games, going 4-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 69 points per game while allowing 64. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Privateers have a straight up record of 0-5 and an ATS mark of 0-5.
Through their last five games as the favorite, the Cardinals have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 4-1.