Houston Baptist vs. New Orleans Prediction and Odds: Bet the Favorite in Southland Tip-Off
By Reed Wallach
The Southland Tip-Off continues with an afternoon matchup between Houston Baptist and New Orleans on Friday.
New Orleans dropped a double overtime game to McNeese State in their opening matchup while Houston Baptist was playing from behind against Southeastern Louisiana from the tip, ultimately losing 90-81.
Here are the odds from WynnBET Sportsbook for this battle of two opening round losers hungry for a conference victory.
Houston Baptist vs. New Orleans Odds, Spread and Total
Spread:
- Houston Baptist: +8.5 (-110)
- New Orleans: -8.5 (-110)
Moneyline:
- Houston Baptist: N/A
- New Orleans: N/A
Total: 150 (Over -110/Under -110)
Houston Baptist vs. New Orleans Prediction and Pick
While the records seem close, this matchup should set up well for New Orleans.
The best thing the Privateers do is turnover their opponent, right around the national average. That will be huge against a Houston Baptist team is bottom five in coughing up the rock.
New Orleans is top 100 on both sides of the ball in terms of average possession length per KenPom and should give a typically methodical HBU offense. Not to mention, New Orleans posts a free throw rate in the top 100 nationally while shooting it at 72%.
The only concern I have is that New Orleans played a double overtime game yesterday and may have some tired legs, but I can't take the points with Houston Baptist.
LEAN: New Orleans -8.5