New Orleans vs LSU Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/22/24

In this article, we will formulate a New Orleans vs LSU Prediction for this college basketball game on Sunday, December 22nd, at Belk Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Privateers’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Tigers’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving New Orleans

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving LSU

-Recent betting trends in games played between New Orleans and LSU

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Privateers and Tigers. 

New Orleans Has Struggled

New Orleans is really struggling heading into this game and they have lost four games in a row. In the last game against Texas, New Orleans scored 62 points against Texas, but the defense gave up 98 points, and that led to the defeat. Dae Dae Hunter had a huge game putting up 16 points and one rebound. New Orleans is averaging 66.6 points while their defense is giving up 84.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 330th while the defense is ranked 360th. James White is averaging 18.6 points while shooting 40.9 percent from the field. New Orleans will play against McNeese after this one.

LSU Looks to Build on Last Game

LSU, in the last game, faced off against Stetson, and they scored 99 points and ended up cruising to the blowout victory. There were five different players that put up at least 12 points. Guard Cam Carter had a strong game putting up 16 points, three assists, and two rebounds. LSU on the season is averaging 81.7 points per game while tier defense is giving up 68.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 61st in the league while the defense is ranked 113th. Cam Carter on the season is averaging 16.6 points while shooting 44.2 percent from the field and 41.9 percent from behind the three-point line. LSU will meet MVSU, Vanderbilt, and Missouri following this game.

New Orleans vs LSU Prediction

New Orleans’s offense has been an issue, but even worse has been the defense and they are giving up 84.7 points per game. LSU is averaging 81.7 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score. The New Orleans offense is going to have no answer, and this game is going to be a blowout early. Back LSU to win this game and they are going to cover the spread also. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: LSU