New Orleans vs SE Louisiana Prediction 1/12/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The New Orleans Privateers and the SE Louisiana Lions meet Monday in college basketball action from the Pride Roofing University Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a New Orleans Privateers vs. SE Louisiana Lions prediction.

New Orleans Privateers Recap

The New Orleans Privateers come into this game looking to rebound fro a 90-77 loss at the hands of Nicholls last time out to sit at 5-11 this season. After this game, New Orleans will head home for a game against Stephen F. Austin.

Privateers Looking For Consistency

Coleton Benson has 14.9 PPG with 3.4 RPG while Jakevion Buckley has 13.9 PPG with 5.3 RPG and a team-high 4.9 APG to lead the Privateers in assists. MJ Thomas also has 10.9 PPG with a team-high 8.1 RPG to lead the Privateers in rebounding and also rounding out the group of double-digit scorers for New Orleans so far this season. As a team, New Orleans is averaging 73.3 PPG on 43% shooting from the field, 33.1% from three and 75.2% from the foul line this season.

SE Louisiana Lions Recap

The SE Louisiana Lions come into this game looking to bounce back from their 73-61 loss to McNeese last time out to fall to 5-11 on the year. After this game, SE Louisiana will head on the road for a game against Texas A&M-CC.

Lions Drop 5 Of Last 6

Jeremy Elyzee leads the Lions in scoring with 11.6 PPG along with 5 RPG while Isaiah Gaines has 10 PPG with 5.4 RPG to lead the Lions in rebounding as the only other double-digit scorer for SE Louisiana so far this year. Jalen Forrest has 7.6 PPG with 2.6 RPG and Peter Hemschemeier has 7.7 PPG with 2 RPG and a team-high 2.4 APG to lead SE Louisiana in assists this season. As a team, SE Louisiana is averaging 65.1 PPG on 40.7% shooting from the field, 26.9% from three and 69.9% from the foul line this season.

New Orleans Privateers @ Southeastern Louisiana Lions Betting Trends: January 12, 2026

Why the Southeastern Louisiana Lions will win

• New Orleans has lost eight of its last nine road games.
• Southeastern Louisiana has won eight of its last nine night games at Pride Roofing University Center following a road loss.
• New Orleans has lost the first half in six of its last eight road games against Conference opponents.

Why the New Orleans Privateers will win

• Southeastern Louisiana has lost 10 of its last 12 night games.
• New Orleans has won each of its last three night games.
• Southeastern Louisiana has lost the first half in four of its last five games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of New Orleans’ last 12 night games have produced a total of 144+ points.
• Each of the last seven games between New Orleans and Southeastern Louisiana at Pride Roofing University Center have produced a total of 144+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Southeastern Louisiana ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (26.9%).
• Southeastern Louisiana ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (22.2).
• New Orleans ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for opponent assist to turnover ratio this season (1.78).

New Orleans Privateers vs. SE Louisiana Lions Prediction

I’m on the Lions at home here. I just think this Privateers team is more effective at home and I’m not as keen backing them when they’re on the road. SE Louisiana is not as bad as this record would indicate and I’m not faulting them for a loss to McNeese. I’ll roll with SE Louisiana at home here.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: SE Louisiana +1.5