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Pick details
| MATCHUP | New Orleans Privateers | LSU Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Spread | +23.5 -105 | -23.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +2000 | -6500 |
| Total | Over 159.5 (-110) | Under 159.5 (-110) |
| Where | Pete Maravich Assembly Center, Baton Rouge, LA | |
| When | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | SECN+ | |
New Orleans vs LSU Prediction
In this New Orleans vs LSU Prediction, LSU is coming as -23.5 home favorites. LSU is projected as #32 for the upcoming College Basketball Season, as they look to turn their offseason roster overhaul into a stronger season, with chemistry and reliable scoring being question marks for now. On the flip side, New Orleans is projected as just #316 for the upcoming College Basketball Season after losing its top five scorers. The Privateers face a major offensive rebuild and will need new players to step up quickly if they want to compete for the top places of the Southland. LSU had a very strong offense last season, scoring almost seven points per game more than New Orleans and was a strong 18-15 against the spread. No offense, no party for New Orleans, who have also lost all five head-to-head meetings against LSU and are 1-4 against the spread, having lost by 35 points last season. I expect the hosts to get the job done in this one, so take LSU and lay the points at home.
LSU Fighting Tigers Preview
The LSU Fighting Tigers finished last season with a 15-17 overall record and had a 3-15 conference record and were placed 16th in the SEC. They had a 11-8 home record and a 2-8 road record.
Offensively, they averaged 81.4 points per game (ranking 55th in the nation), while allowing 78.5 points per game defensively (306th). They had a 115.5 offensive rating (ranking 60th) and a 111.3 defensive rating (297th). The Fighting Tigers shot with 47.1% from the field (ranking 64th in the nation) and 33.1% from beyond the arc (236th), while grabbing 36.9 rebounds per game (97th in the nation) and averaging 14.7 assists per game (120th). They had 3.9 blocks per game (90th in the nation) and 6.0 steals per game (259th).
Max Mackinnon led LSU in scoring, with an average of 15.7 ppg on 41.8% shooting from the field, adding 2.6 rebounds while shooting 87.7% from the free throw line. Dedan Thomas followed with 15.3 ppg on 45.9% shooting from the field and 2.7 rebounds per game, while Michael Nwoko added 13.4 ppg on 61.0% shooting from the field and 5.9 rebounds per game.
New Orleans Privateers Preview
The New Orleans Privateers finished last season with a 15-18 overall record and had a 12-10 conference record and were placed 5th in the Southland. They had a 5-6 home record and a 9-11 road record.
Offensively, they averaged 74.5 points per game (ranking 217th in the nation), while allowing 77.7 points per game defensively (286th). They had a 106.2 offensive rating (ranking 250th) and a 110.7 defensive rating (277th). The Privateers shot with 44.3% from the field (ranking 237th in the nation) and 31.8% from beyond the arc (303rd), while grabbing 37.5 rebounds per game (72nd in the nation) and averaging 12.9 assists per game (251st). They had 3.8 blocks per game (110th in the nation) and 5.8 steals per game (273rd).
Coleton Benson led New Orleans in scoring, with an average of 16.2 ppg on 39.8% shooting from the field, adding 3.0 rebounds while shooting 92.8% from the free throw line. Jakevion Buckley followed with 13.8 ppg on 39.2% shooting from the field and 4.7 rebounds per game, while MJ Thomas added 10.8 ppg on 53.1% shooting from the field and 8.0 rebounds per game.
LSU New Orleans Privateers @ LSU Tigers Betting Trends: November 3, 2026
Why the LSU Tigers will win
- LSU has won each of its last 17 games against non-Conference opponents at Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
- LSU New Orleans has lost each of its last six road games against non-Conference opponents.
- LSU New Orleans has lost the first half in five of its last six games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the LSU New Orleans Privateers will win
- LSU has lost each of its last six games at Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
- LSU New Orleans has won 10 of its last 11 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- LSU has lost the first half in nine of its last 10 games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of LSU’s last 20 home night games against the Southland Conference have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.
- Seven of LSU New Orleans’ last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: LSU -23.5
