Troy Trojans vs New Orleans Privateers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/9/24
Looking to win big? The Trojans and Privateers face off at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The Privateers are hosting the game at Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, LA. Troy is favored by -14.5 in this non-conference contest against New Orleans. The game’s over/under currently sits at 153.5 points.
TROY TROJANS VS NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: New Orleans Privateers +14.5
This game will be played at Lakefront Arena at 5:00 ET on Saturday, November 9th.
WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Privateers.
- Not only will New Orleans pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +14.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Can the Trojans Live Up to the Hype on the Road?
Troy Trojans Recent Game/Games
The Trojans opened their season with an 84-74 win over Toledo on Monday, November 4th. Playing at home, Troy entered the game as -6.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the 10-point victory.
Troy took control early, leading 43-29 at halftime. In the 2nd half, they scored 41 points but allowed 45, making the game closer than expected. The total points for the game were 158, surpassing the O/U line of 155.
The Trojans put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 52.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.7%. They were dominant inside, hitting 63.6% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, going 7-for-23 (30.4%).
Free-throw shooting was also an issue, as they connected on just 53.8% of their attempts. Javan Simmons led the way with 19 points and 8 rebounds, while Sonny Wilson added 17 points and 5 assists.
Despite Troy’s defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 74 points. The Trojans allowed a 52% shooting performance, with their opponent hitting 35 of 67 shots.
Inside the arc, Troy gave up 28 two-point baskets on 44 attempts, a 63% conversion rate. From three-point range, their opponent shot 30%, making 7 of 23 attempts. Troy also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 7 free throws, shooting 53%.
Taking a Look at the Privateers Chances at Home
New Orleans Privateers Recent Game/Games
The Privateers faced a tough challenge on Tuesday, November 5th, as they went on the road to take on Kansas State. New Orleans entered the game as +30 point underdogs and ended up losing 89-65. Despite the loss, they managed to cover the spread.
New Orleans trailed 44-32 at halftime and were outscored 45-33 in the second half. The game’s total points hit 154, going over the pre-game line of 149.5.
In their latest game, the Privateers put up 65 points, shooting 40% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.6%. They struggled inside, hitting just 37% of their two-point attempts, but connected on 45.8% from beyond the arc, making 11 of 24 threes. At the free-throw line, they were 8 of 9, good for 88.9%.
David N’Guessan led the way with 21 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 71.4% from the field. Max Jones and Jah Short each added 19 points, with Jones hitting 4 of 5 threes and adding 5 assists. The team finished with 14 offensive rebounds and 14 assists overall.
New Orleans struggled defensively, giving up 89 points while allowing their opponents to shoot 49% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable from beyond the arc, where they allowed 17 threes on 39 attempts, a 43% shooting performance.
Inside the arc, the Privateers gave up 24 two-point baskets on 44 attempts, a 54% success rate for the opposing team. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 9 shots. Additionally, New Orleans allowed 19 offensive rebounds.