Houston Christian vs New Orleans Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 5

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 05, 2024, 12:27 PM
  • New Orleans (7-11) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Houston Christian (10-7)
  • Total (Over/Under): 160.5 points
  • Houston Christian / New Orleans TV channel: ESPN+

The Houston Christian Huskies (10-7) visit Lakefront Arena to take on the New Orleans Privateers (7-11) on Feb. 5. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in New Orleans, LA.

New Orleans is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Houston Christian vs. New Orleans Over/Under is 160.5 total points.

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Houston Christian vs. New Orleans Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Houston Christian+5.5 -110O 160.5 -110+200
New Orleans -5.5 -110U 160.5 -110-250

Houston Christian vs New Orleans Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts New Orleans will win this college basketball game with 68.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Houston Christian vs New Orleans Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Houston Christian will cover the spread with 54.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Houston Christian has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 26 games (+6.50 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Houston Christian has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.00 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Houston Christian has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Houston Christian have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 26 games (+0.75 Units / 3% ROI)
  • New Orleans has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 28 games (+11.20 Units / 36% ROI)
  • New Orleans have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 28 games (+7.60 Units / 24% ROI)
  • New Orleans has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 28 games (+3.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • New Orleans has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 28 games (+2.80 Units / 8% ROI)
  • New Orleans has hit the Team Total Over in 5 of their last 8 games at home (+1.50 Units / 16% ROI)

Houston Christian Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Houston Christian has a 10-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.2 Units / 6.05% ROI).

  • 3-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.15 Units / -1.36% ROI
  • 8-10 when betting the Over for -3 Units / -15.15% ROI
  • 10-8 when betting the Under for +1.2 Units / 6.06% ROI

New Orleans Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

New Orleans has a 6-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.1 Units / -35.95% ROI).

  • 2-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.7 Units / -74.06% ROI
  • 13-5 when betting the Over for +7.5 Units / 37.88% ROI
  • 5-13 when betting the Under for -9.3 Units / -46.97% ROI

Houston Christian Offensive Stats & Trends:

Houston Christian has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.7 (226 assists/ 307 TOs) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Houston Christian is shooting 43% (504/1,163) this season — 5th lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 44%

Houston Christian is shooting 69% from the free throw line (769/1,117) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 33rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Houston Christian has averaged 11.6 offensive rebounds per game (220 rebounds/19 games) this season — 3rd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 10.1

New Orleans Offensive Stats & Trends:

New Orleans has a TS% of 44% this season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

New Orleans has 23.9 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.3

New Orleans has 22.2 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 19.5

New Orleans has averaged 11.5 assists per game (241 assists/21 games) this season — tied for 40th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Houston Christian Defensive Stats & Trends:

Houston Christian has averaged 25.6 defensive rebounds per game (486 rebounds/19 games) this season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 23.5

Houston Christian has allowed opponents to shoot 48% (1,569/3,255) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Houston Christian has averaged 23.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,204 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 22.6

Houston Christian has allowed an average of 1.21 points per shot (1,548 points/1,277 shots) this season — 2nd best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 1.26

New Orleans Defensive Stats & Trends:

New Orleans has averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (473 rebounds/21 games) this season — tied for 41st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

New Orleans has averaged 7.9 steals per game (166 steals/21 games) this season — 4th best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 7.8

New Orleans has 166 steals this season — 4th most among Southland Teams

New Orleans has allowed an average of 1.34 points per shot (4,208 points/3,145 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23


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