East Texas A&M vs. New Orleans Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – January 18

Published 12:18 am Saturday, January 18, 2025

Saturday’s game at Texas A&M-Commerce Field House has the East Texas A&M Lions (2-15, 0-6 Southland) going head to head against the New Orleans Privateers (3-14, 1-5 Southland) at 3:15 PM ET (on January 18). Our computer prediction projects a narrow 74-72 win for East Texas A&M, so expect a competitive matchup.

According to our computer prediction, New Orleans is projected to cover the point spread (3.5) versus East Texas A&M. The two teams are projected to exceed the 144.5 total.

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East Texas A&M vs. New Orleans Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
  • Time: 3:15 PM ET
  • TV: ESPN+
  • Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Where: Commerce, Texas
  • Venue: Texas A&M-Commerce Field House
  • Line: East Texas A&M -3.5
  • Point total: 144.5
  • Moneyline (to win): East Texas A&M -170, New Orleans +138

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East Texas A&M vs. New Orleans Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    East Texas A&M 74, New Orleans 72

Spread & Total Prediction for East Texas A&M vs. New Orleans

  • Pick ATS: New Orleans (+3.5)
  • Pick OU: Over (144.5)

Both East Texas A&M and New Orleans are 7-10-0 against the spread (ATS) so far this season. The Lions have a 7-10-0 record going over the point total, while games involving the Privateers have a record of 9-8-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The two teams average 130.1 points per game combined, 14.4 fewer than this matchup’s over/under. In the past 10 contests, East Texas A&M is 3-7 against the spread and 1-9 overall while New Orleans has gone 3-7 against the spread and 1-9 overall.

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East Texas A&M Performance Insights

  • The Lions have been outscored by 14.4 points per game (scoring 63.1 points per game to rank 358th in college basketball while giving up 77.5 per outing to rank 312th in college basketball) and have a -246 scoring differential overall.
  • East Texas A&M loses the rebound battle by 4.9 boards on average. It collects 27.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 355th in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 32.1 per contest.
  • East Texas A&M knocks down 7.8 three-pointers per game (178th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 8.2 on average.
  • The Lions rank 358th in college basketball by averaging 81.5 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 342nd in college basketball, allowing 100.2 points per 100 possessions.
  • East Texas A&M has come up short in the turnover battle by 2.4 turnovers per game, committing 15.6 (358th in college basketball action) while forcing 13.2 (74th in college basketball).

New Orleans Performance Insights

  • The Privateers’ -306 scoring differential (being outscored by 18 points per game) is a result of putting up 67 points per game (330th in college basketball) while giving up 85 per contest (362nd in college basketball).
  • New Orleans loses the rebound battle by 7.3 boards on average. It records 31.5 rebounds per game, 248th in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 38.8.
  • New Orleans makes 6 three-pointers per game (336th in college basketball), 3.9 fewer than its opponents.
  • New Orleans loses the turnover battle by 1.6 per game, committing 12.4 (269th in college basketball) while its opponents average 10.8.

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