New Orleans Privateers vs. Abilene Christian Wildcats

CBB: 9:30 PM EST

Mar. 16, 2019

TV: ESPN2
Latest Odds : ABI -5 Total 133

The New Orleans Privateers are set to face the Abilene Christian Wildcats in the championship game of the Southland conference as they will meet at the Leonard E. Merrell Center in Katy, Texas. The New Orleans Privateers entered the tournament as the 4th seed with a 12-6 record, and they will be looking to expand off their semifinal victory over Sam Houston State, 79-76. Jorge Rosa led the way for New Orleans with 18 points as he connected on all 3 of his three-point attempts. Troy Green delivered a solid all-around game for the Privateers as he contributed 14 points and 5 assists off the bench.

The Abilene Christian Wildcats entered the Southland Tournament as the 2nd seed with a 14-4 record, and they will be looking to expand off their semifinal victory over Southeastern Louisiana, 69-66. Payten Ricks led the way for the Abilene Christian Wildcats with 21 points and 5 rebounds. Jaren Lewis was able to hit the double-double mark in the win as he contributed 17 points and 11 rebounds.

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Ezekiel Charles is the leading scorer and rebounder for the New Orleans Privateers as the senior guard is averaging 12.9 PPG and 6 RPG. Bryson Robinson is the leading assists guy for Mark Slessinger and company as the junior guard is averaging 2.6 APG while also being a top scoring option as he contributes 11.4 PPG. The New Orleans Privateers are shooting 44.5% from the field this season while connecting on 33.6% of their three-point attempts.

Jaren Lewis is the leading scorer and rebounder for the Abilene Christian Wildcats as the senior forward is averaging 13.4 PPG and 6 RPG. Jaylen Franklin is the leading assists guy for Joe Golding and company as the senior guard is averaging 4.8 APG while also being a top scoring option as he contributes 10 PPG. The Abilene Christian Wildcats are shooting 47.3% from the field this season while connecting on 38.8% of their three-point attempts.

Recent Betting Trends:

Privateers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

Wildcats are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

Over is 4-0 in Privateers last 4 overall.

Over is 20-5-1 in Privateers last 26 neutral site games.

Free Betting Pick: Abilene Christian Wildcats -5

Abilene Christian won the only meeting between these two teams as they won by 10 to kick off conference play in January. I like the Wildcats in this game due to their superior defense as they are holding opponents to only 63.1 PPG which is good for 18th in the nation. New Orleans on the other hand has not been very good on the offensive end of the court as they are scoring an average of 71.9 PPG which ranks 198th in the nation. Abilene Christian wins and covers, 70-63.

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