Incarnate Word vs New Orleans Prediction 12/8/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Incarnate Word vs New Orleans Prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, December 8th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

New Orleans Privateers Preview

New Orleans has a 2-6 record this season and is sitting on the 9th place of the Southland conference and are coming off an 86-70 away loss against Memphis. Their previous three games were a loss against Texas Tech by 82-50, a loss against Mississippi State by 81-78 and a loss against Fresno State by 85-76.

Offensively, New Orleans averages 71.8 points per game, while allowing 81.8 points per game defensively. The Privateers shoot with 41% from the field and grab 37.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.8 assists per game. They average 3.4 blocks per game and 6.3 steals per game defensively. John Buckley leads New Orleans in scoring, with an average of 15.1 points per game, while shooting with 41.2% from the field and 64.7% from the free throw line.

Incarnate Word Cardinals Preview

Incarnate Word has a 5-3 record this season and is sitting on the 2nd place of the Southland conference. They have a 1-0 conference record and are coming off a 71-67 home win against McNeese. Their previous three games were a win against Texas Lutheran by 117-55, a loss against High Point by 91-80 and a win against Southern Indiana by 87-81.

Offensively, Incarnate Word averages 86.6 points per game, while allowing 73.9 points per game defensively. The Cardinals shoot with 49% from the field and grab 37.9 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.3 assists per game. They average 2 blocks per game and 6.1 steals per game defensively. D.J. Bailey leads Incarnate Word in scoring, with an average of 21.3 points per game, while shooting with 42.4% from the field and 85.7% from the free throw line.

Incarnate Word Cardinals @ New Orleans Privateers Betting Trends: December 8, 2025

Why the New Orleans Privateers will win

• The home team has won five of New Orleans’ last six games.
• Incarnate Word has lost five of its last six night games.
• Incarnate Word has lost the first half in each of its last three road games.

Why the Incarnate Word Cardinals will win

• New Orleans has lost each of its last 15 games at Lakefront Arena.
• The road team has won five of the last six games between Incarnate Word and New Orleans.
• New Orleans has lost the first half in eight of its last nine games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Incarnate Word’s last 16 games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
• Nine of New Orleans’ last 10 games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 151+ points.

Incarnate Word vs New Orleans Prediction

In this Incarnate Word vs New Orleans Prediction, New Orleans is coming as -1 home favorites. Incarnate Word has been the better team this season, as they have a far better record and are facing a New Orleans team that has been on a free fall lately, with six consecutive losses and 1-5 against the spread in that span. Incarnate Word has been superior both offensively and defensively, having a +12.7 point differential this season, compared to New Orleans’ -10 point differential. I like the value with the road dog in this spot, so take Incarnate Word on the moneyline for plus money.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Incarnate Word ML