| MATCHUP | New Orleans Privateers | Houston Cougars |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 3-8 | 10-1 |
| Where | Fertitta Center, Houston, TX | |
| When | Saturday, December 13, 2025 | |
| Time | 03:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
New Orleans Privateers Betting Preview
The New Orleans Privateers lost to Houston Christian, beat Incarnate Word, and they play Grande Valley next. New Orleans has lost 6 of its last 7 games.
The New Orleans Privateers are averaging 81.6 points on 42.8 percent shooting and allowing 91.3 points on 44.2 percent shooting. Jakevion Buckley is averaging 15.1 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Jakevion Buckely is averaging 14.4 points and 5.3 rebounds. MJ Thomas is the third double-digit scorer and TJ Cope is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The New Orleans Privateers are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 72.7 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Privateers are allowing 31.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.2 rebounds per game.
Houston Cougars Betting Preview
The Houston Cougars beat Florida State and Jackson State, and they play Arkansas next. Houston has won 9 of its last 10 games.
The Houston Cougars are averaging 76.1 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 57.8 points on 37.1 percent shooting. Emanuel Sharp is averaging 18.1 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Kingston Flemings is averaging 14.8 points and 3.3 rebounds. Milos Uzan is the third double-digit scorer and Chris Cenac Jr. is grabbing 7.7 rebounds. The Houston Cougars are shooting 33.2 percent from beyond the arc and 74.5 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Cougars are allowing 26.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Houston Cougars will win
- Houston has won each of its last 30 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- New Orleans has lost 18 of its last 19 day games.
- New Orleans has lost the first half in each of its last six day games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Twenty-three of Houston’s last 24 games against non-Conference opponents at Fertitta Center have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
- Thirteen of New Orleans’ last 14 games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 148+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Houston ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (57.8).
- Houston is one of only three teams to reach the Sweet 16 in each of its last four NCAA Tournament appearances.
New Orleans vs Houston Prediction
Houston is obviously capable of taking New Orleans behind the woodshed. However, oddsmakers have inflated these lines, and it’s led to the Cougars being 4-6 ATS on the season. Potential look ahead despot for Houston with Arkansas on deck. Also, New Orleans has outright wins over TCU, Tulane, and nearly upset Mississippi State. New Orleans has shown it can hang with some of the big boys and shouldn’t be overlooked. I’m sure Kelvin Sampson will be preaching that before the game. Still, I’ll take a stab with the points.