Monday’s contest between the Northwestern State Demons (8-10, 4-3 Southland) and New Orleans Privateers (4-14, 2-5 Southland) going head to head at Prather Coliseum has a projected final score of 77-68 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Northwestern State, who is listed as the favorite by our model. The game will tip off at 2:00 PM ET on January 20.

According to our computer prediction, New Orleans is projected to cover the spread (8.5) against Northwestern State. The two sides are projected to eclipse the 142.5 total.

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Northwestern State vs. New Orleans Game Info & Odds

• Date: Monday, January 20, 2025
• Time: 2:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Natchitoches, Louisiana
• Venue: Prather Coliseum
• Line: Northwestern State -8.5
• Point total: 142.5
• Moneyline (to win): Northwestern State -375, New Orleans +290

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Northwestern State vs. New Orleans Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Northwestern State 77, New Orleans 68

Spread & Total Prediction for Northwestern State vs. New Orleans

• Pick ATS: New Orleans (+8.5)
• Pick OU: Over (142.5)

Northwestern State has compiled an 8-6-0 record against the spread this season, while New Orleans is 8-10-0. The Demons are 5-9-0 and the Privateers are 10-8-0 in terms of going over the point total. The two teams put up 139.2 points per game combined, 3.3 less than this matchup’s total. Northwestern State has a 5-5 record against the spread while going 5-5 overall in the last 10 games. New Orleans has gone 3-7 against the spread and 2-8 overall in its last 10 contests.

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Northwestern State Performance Insights

• The Demons average 71.4 points per game (263rd in college basketball) while allowing 70.6 per contest (162nd in college basketball). They have a +15 scoring differential overall.
• Northwestern State prevails in the rebound battle by an average of 2.3 boards. It is pulling down 31.8 rebounds per game (228th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 29.5 per outing.
• Northwestern State connects on 7.2 three-pointers per game (236th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.8. It shoots 34.7% from deep while its opponents hit 35.4% from long range.
• The Demons’ 94.6 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 210th in college basketball, and the 93.5 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 230th in college basketball.
• Northwestern State forces 11.1 turnovers per game (239th in college basketball) while committing 11.5 (194th in college basketball action).

New Orleans Performance Insights

• The Privateers have been outscored by 16.5 points per game (posting 67.8 points per game, 324th in college basketball, while allowing 84.3 per outing, 360th in college basketball) and have a -297 scoring differential.
• New Orleans falls short in the rebound battle by an average of 7.1 boards. It collects 31.1 rebounds per game (268th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 38.2.
• New Orleans hits 3.6 fewer threes per contest than the opposition, 6.2 (324th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 9.8.
• New Orleans and its opponents have been mostly even in the turnover battle. The Privateers commit 12.3 per game (267th in college basketball) and force 11.4 (212th in college basketball).

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