Saturday’s contest between the SE Louisiana Lions (7-8, 1-3 Southland) and New Orleans Privateers (2-13, 0-4 Southland) matching up at Lakefront Arena has a projected final score of 74-71 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of SE Louisiana, so expect a tight matchup. The game will tip off at 6:00 PM ET on January 11.

According to our computer prediction, New Orleans is projected to cover the point spread (6.5) against SE Louisiana. The two teams are expected to exceed the 145.5 over/under.

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SE Louisiana vs. New Orleans Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
• Time: 6:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: New Orleans, Louisiana
• Venue: Lakefront Arena
• Line: SE Louisiana -6.5
• Point total: 145.5
• Moneyline (to win): SE Louisiana -300, New Orleans +235

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SE Louisiana vs. New Orleans Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  SE Louisiana 74, New Orleans 71

Spread & Total Prediction for SE Louisiana vs. New Orleans

• Pick ATS: New Orleans (+6.5)
• Pick OU: Over (145.5)

SE Louisiana has compiled an 8-5-0 record against the spread this season, while New Orleans is 6-9-0. A total of five out of the Lions’ games this season have gone over the point total, and eight of the Privateers’ games have gone over. The two teams average 137.8 points per game combined, 7.7 less than this matchup’s over/under. SE Louisiana is 5-5 against the spread and 4-6 overall in its past 10 games, while New Orleans has gone 4-6 against the spread and 1-9 overall.

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SE Louisiana Performance Insights

• The Lions’ +24 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 1.6 points per game) is a result of scoring 71.1 points per game (272nd in college basketball) while allowing 69.5 per contest (129th in college basketball).
• SE Louisiana is 220th in college basketball at 32.3 rebounds per game. That’s similar to the 31.6 its opponents average.
• SE Louisiana knocks down 6.4 three-pointers per game (304th in college basketball) at a 32.9% rate (228th in college basketball), compared to the 7.7 per contest its opponents make while shooting 29.8% from deep.
• The Lions rank 276th in college basketball with 91.4 points scored per 100 possessions, and 130th in college basketball defensively with 89.4 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• SE Louisiana and its opponents have been relatively even in the turnover battle. The Lions commit 13.2 per game (312th in college basketball) and force 13.1 (82nd in college basketball action).

New Orleans Performance Insights

• The Privateers’ -292 scoring differential (being outscored by 19.4 points per game) is a result of putting up 66.7 points per game (334th in college basketball) while allowing 86.1 per contest (362nd in college basketball).
• New Orleans is 256th in the nation at 31.5 rebounds per game. That’s 7.4 fewer than the 38.9 its opponents average.
• New Orleans connects on 6.1 three-pointers per game (326th in college basketball), 4.0 fewer than its opponents. It is shooting 29.9% from beyond the arc (322nd in college basketball) and its opponents are shooting 35.7%.
• New Orleans has had more turnovers than its opponents this season, committing 12.5 per game (272nd in college basketball) while forcing 10.8 (274th in college basketball).

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