New Orleans vs Stephen F. Austin Preview, Odds, Predictions (Feb. 23)
- The Privateers have been resilient with an 8-11 road record.
- The Lumberjacks are rolling with 13 consecutive victories.
- This marks the 15th all-time matchup between the two Southland squads.
There are intriguing matchups under the radar on Feb. 23, seeing the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks host the New Orleans Privateers. The hosts come out as the dominant favorite, needing this win at home to continue their hot streak as one of the best Southland squads.
How to Watch
- When: Monday, Feb. 23, 7:30 pm ET
- Where: William Johnson Coliseum, Nacogdoches, Texas
- How to Watch: ESPN+
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | -115 | +12.5 | O151.5 |
| Stephen F. Austin | -105 | -12.5 | U151.5 |
Game Preview
The Privateers (13-15, 11-8 Southland) are in the upper bracket of the conference standings. They’ve won four of their last six games, vying for a favorable position to end conference play. They are 16th in the country and first in the conference in free throws attempted, averaging 25.7 free throw trips per game this season. Jakevion Buckley has 133 total assists this season, leading the Southland in assists per game. Meanwhile, Coleton Benson leads the attack with 15.8 points per game as the best 3-point shooter with 8- made triples and counting.
The Lumberjacks (25-3, 18-1 Southland) possess one of the best records in the country, rolling with 13 consecutive wins as they seek a firm bid for the NCAA Tournament this season. They have the best scoring defense in the league, allowing just 65.3 points per game to opponents. Keon Thompson mans the offense with averages of 18.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1.1 steals per game. On another note, Narit Chotikavanic shines as the best perimeter shooter with 74 made 3-pointers on a 40% clip.
New Orleans vs Stephen F. Austin Head-to-Head
The two programs have had 14 meetings in their history, and the result is 12-2 for the Lumberjacks. The last matchup was in January this year when Stephen F. Austin won 84-79 on the road.
New Orleans vs Stephen F. Austin Predictions
It’s clear that the Lumberjacks have major edges in this matchup. New Orleans lacks the defense to keep up with the potent attack that Stephen F. Austin possess. On top of that, if they can’t keep Chotikavanic off the perimeter, it would be safe to chalk it up as an easy win for the hosts. Our betting pick here is the Lumberjacks to cover a 12.5-point spread.
- Free NCAAB pick:Â Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks -12.5
