New Orleans vs Houston Christian Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 22

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 22, 2024, 11:11 AM
  • New Orleans (7-7) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Houston Christian (8-5)
  • Total (Over/Under): 160.5 points
  • New Orleans / Houston Christian TV channel: ESPN+

The New Orleans Privateers (7-7) visit Sharp Gymnasium to take on the Houston Christian Huskies (8-5) on Jan. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Houston, TX.

New Orleans is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).

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

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
New Orleans-3.5 -105O 160.5 -110-150
Houston Christian +3.5 -115U 160.5 -110+125

New Orleans vs Houston Christian Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts New Orleans will win this college basketball game with 57.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

New Orleans vs Houston Christian Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Houston Christian will cover the spread with 55.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • New Orleans has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 28 games (+9.10 Units / 30% ROI)
  • New Orleans has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 28 games (+6.55 Units / 20% ROI)
  • New Orleans have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 18 away games (+6.25 Units / 30% ROI)
  • New Orleans have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 18 away games (+5.40 Units / 27% ROI)
  • New Orleans has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.50 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Houston Christian has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 26 games (+4.25 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Houston Christian has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 10 games at home (+3.70 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Houston Christian has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 10 games at home (+3.70 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Houston Christian have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 10 games at home (+3.65 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Houston Christian have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 10 games at home (+1.35 Units / 12% ROI)

New Orleans Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

New Orleans has a 6-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.7 Units / -17.59% ROI).

  • 2-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.5 Units / -67.09% ROI
  • 9-5 when betting the Over for +3.5 Units / 22.73% ROI
  • 5-9 when betting the Under for -4.9 Units / -31.82% ROI

Houston Christian Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Houston Christian has a 8-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.4 Units / 9.03% ROI).

  • 2-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.55 Units / 22.14% ROI
  • 5-9 when betting the Over for -4.9 Units / -31.82% ROI
  • 9-5 when betting the Under for +3.5 Units / 22.73% ROI

New Orleans Offensive Stats & Trends:

New Orleans has an eFG% of 47% this season — 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

New Orleans has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (208 assists/ 228 TOs) this season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

New Orleans has 768 turnovers since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Southland Teams

New Orleans has a 37% free throw rate (414 free throw attempts/1,122 field goal attempts) this season — 39th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Houston Christian Offensive Stats & Trends:

Houston Christian has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.7 (193 assists/ 268 TOs) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Houston Christian has averaged 12.2 offensive rebounds per game (196 rebounds/16 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 10.3

Houston Christian has an eFG% of 51% since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 51%

Houston Christian is shooting 69% from the free throw line (718/1,044) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 33rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

New Orleans Defensive Stats & Trends:

New Orleans has 144 steals this season — tied for 4th fewest among Southland Teams

New Orleans has averaged 8.0 steals per game (144 steals/18 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 8.0

New Orleans has allowed an average of 1.26 points per shot (1,404 points/1,113 shots) this season — 4th best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 1.25

New Orleans has forced 14.7 turnovers per game (264 turnovers/18 games) this season — 2nd best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 13.3

Houston Christian Defensive Stats & Trends:

Houston Christian has averaged 26.2 defensive rebounds per game (420 rebounds/16 games) this season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 23.8

Houston Christian has averaged 23.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,138 rebounds/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 22.6

Houston Christian has allowed opponents to shoot 48% (1,474/3,063) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Houston Christian has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (120/386) this season — 5th highest among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 32%


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