New Orleans vs Memphis Prediction 12/3/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a New Orleans vs Memphis prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 3rd at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

New Orleans Privateers Betting Preview

The New Orleans Privateers are 2-5 this season after they lost to Texas Tech by a score of 82-50 in their last game. New Orleans trailed 41-34 at halftime and they scored just 16 points in the second half for the blowout loss. The Privateers shot 37% from the field, 13% on three pointers, and 62% on free throws in the game. Jakevion Buckley led New Orleans with 16 points and four rebounds, while Mathok Majok added nine points and six rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, New Orleans lost to Mississippi State by a score of 81-78 and Fresno State by a score of 85-76. The Privateers have scored 72.0 points per game with 37.9 rebounds and 12.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 81.1 points against per game this season. Coleton Benson is averaging 16.9 points and 3.1 rebounds per game, while Jakevion Buckley added 15.3 points and 5.4 assists per game for the Privateers. New Orleans is shooting 41.0% from the field, 72.5% on free throws, and 34.4% on three pointers this season. 

Memphis Tigers Betting Preview

The Memphis Tigers are 2-4 this year after they defeated Southern Illinois by a score of 74-58 in their last game. Memphis led 42-29 at halftime and held SIU to 29 points in the second half as well for the win. The Tigers shot 43% from the field, 36% on three pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Dug McDaniel led Memphis with 15 points and five assists, while Julius Thedford added 15 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Memphis lost to Wake Forest by a score of 69-68 and Purdue by a score of 80-71. The Tigers have scored 74.0 points per game with 36.2 rebounds and 14.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 75.3 points against per game this season. Dug McDaniel is averaging 14.8 points and 5.7 assists per game, while Sincere Parker is averaging 8.5 points and 2.7 rebounds per game for the Tigers. Memphis is shooting 42.5% from the field, 69.1% on free throws, and 32.6% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Memphis Tigers will win

• Memphis has won 30 of its last 31 night games against non-Conference opponents at FedExForum.
• New Orleans has lost 33 of its last 36 night games against non-Conference opponents.
• Memphis has won the first half in five of its last six games against the Southland Conference.

Why the New Orleans Privateers will win

• Memphis has lost four of its last five games against non-Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of New Orleans’ last seven Wednesday games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
• Five of Memphis’ last six night games have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.

New Orleans vs Memphis Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup with just two wins on the season, but Memphis is the much better team and they are at home. The Tigers have played a very difficult schedule this season and they are shooting just 42% from the field. New Orleans has lost four games in a row and they have allowed at least 81 points in all four. We did see the Privateers play three solid halves against Mississippi State and Texas Tech, but I don’t think this one will be close at all. Take Memphis to cover.

David Racey's Pick: Memphis -16.5