New Orleans vs Kansas State Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/5/24

The New Orleans Privateers are visiting the Kansas State Wildcats on Tuesday, November 5th at the Bramlage Coliseum. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a New Orleans Privateers vs. Kansas State Wildcats Prediction.

Kansas State Wildcats Preview

The Kansas State Wildcats finished last season with a 19-15 record, placing 9th in the Big 12 with an 8-10 conference record. Kansas State had a strong 15-3 home record but only 8-9 against the spread. On the road, they struggled mightily, going just 2-9, though they were 6-5 against the spread. The Wildcats were 16-15 ATS and 15-15-1 in over/under.

Offensively, Kansas State averaged 72.2 points per game, ranking 218th nationally. Defensively, they allowed 71.1 points per game, placing them in the middle of the pack (147th). The Wildcats had trouble with shooting last season, making just 43.6% from the field (248th) and 31.8% from beyond the arc (297th). They were decent from the free-throw line, converting 72% of their attempts (182nd).

Senior guard Tylor Perry led the team with 15.3 points, 3 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game. Junior Guard Camryn Carter added 14.6 points and 5 rebounds, while Arthur Kaluma followed with 14.4 points and a team-high 7 rebounds.

New Orleans Privateers Preview

The New Orleans Privateers are looking to improve last season’s measly 10-23 record. They finished 8th in the Southland with a 4-14 record. The Privateers were 7-6 at home but just 2-7 against the spread, while they struggled on the road with a 2-15 record, though they were a better 7-10 ATS. They were 10-17 ATS and 17-10 in over/under.

Offensively, New Orleans averaged 73.5 points per game, which was 178th in the nation. Defensively, they were extremely inefficient as they allowed 79.5 points per game, placing them in the bottom 20 in the nation (324th). The Privateers had trouble putting the ball in the basket, as they shot just 41.8% from the field (314th) and 30.4% from beyond the arc (332th). They were decent from the free-throw line, converting 72% of their attempts (179th).

Senior guard Jordan Johnson led the team with 21.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game. Another senior guard, Khaleb Wilson-Rouge added 10.1 points per game.

Kansas State Wildcats Trends

• Kansas State has won each of its last 16 night games at Fred Bramlage Coliseum against non-AP-ranked opponents

• Kansas State has won each of its last 11 night games against non-conference opponents at Fred Bramlage Coliseum

• The home team has won the first half in each of Kansas State’s last 11 games

• Kansas State has won 21 of its last 22 night games at Fred Bramlage Coliseum

• Kansas State has won 18 of its last 19 home night games against non-conference opponents.

New Orleans Privateers Trends

• New Orleans has lost each of its last 42 road night games against non-conference opponents

• New Orleans has lost the first half in each of its last 14 road night games against non-conference opponents

• New Orleans has lost 48 of its last 49 road games against non-conference opponents

• New Orleans has lost each of its last 15 Tuesday road games

• New Orleans has lost each of its last 14 Tuesday road games against non-conference opponents.

New Orleans Privateers vs Kansas State Wildcats Prediction

In this New Orleans Privateers vs. Kansas State Wildcats prediction, the Kansas State Wildcats are coming in as a big -28.5 home favorite. Kansas State is projected to be a strong #53 this season, while New Orleans is projected near the bottom at #352. Both teams were close offensively last year, but New Orleans’ defensive inefficiency will be the key here. The Wildcats lost only twice at home in their 18 games played and I expect them to start the season on the right foot with a commanding victory. Take Kansas State Wildcats and lay the -28.5 points at home.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Kansas State Wildcats -28.5