New Orleans vs Northwestern State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: New Orleans vs Northwestern State

The New Orleans Privateers go up against the Northwestern State Demons, with tip-off scheduled for 16:30 on Saturday, January 3.

We’re confident that Northwestern State can produce a strong performance against New Orleans. Our prediction is that they’ll cover the spread of +1.5 and you can currently get -102.

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New Orleans Privateers were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 83-69 reverse against Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders.

Northwestern State Demons lost their last game, being beaten at home to Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 74-64.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between NW State and New Orleans saw the former win. It was a 73-66 scoreline. It’s been five wins on the bounce for NW State when playing New Orleans. On the head-to-head front, they have won 7 of the past 10.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
New Orleans	5-10	1096	1220	-124	2-1	3-9	1W
Northwestern State	4-11	1087	1170	-83	3-3	1-8	1L

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New Orleans vs Northwestern State Prediction & Picks

Approach New Orleans vs Northwestern State fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely correct score outcome and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

We wouldn’t be surprised to see Northwestern State win this college contest. In terms of landing extra value, it makes sense to take +1.5 when it comes to the spread at -102.

Injuries are always factored in by the handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our basketball predictions are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date college hoops stats playing a key role before any selections are locked in.

Key New Orleans vs Northwestern State stats:

• The +1.5 line has been covered by NSU in 13 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by New Orleans in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by New Orleans in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The +1.5 line has been covered by NSU in 5 consecutive games against New Orleans.

NW State +1.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 50.5% likelihood of this pick delivering a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

New Orleans 75 - 80 Northwestern State

Should you wish to go for a speculative bet, try Northwestern State to win 80-75 on the correct score lines. This should be a fun wager which could potentially yield a huge return.

New Orleans vs Northwestern State Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Northwestern State have been given Moneyline odds of +114 against New Orleans who are -141. From a percentage point-of-view, the leading sportsbooks give the visiting team a 58% chance of success.

There is a spread of 1.5 and total points has a line of 149.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you fancy Over 149.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

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Moneyline

New Orleans

-141

NSU

+114

Point Spread

New Orleans -1.5

-120

NSU +1.5

-102

Total Points

Under 149.5

-110

Over 149.5

-110

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New Orleans Stats

Northwestern State Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 156.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 153.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 149.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 149.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.40 pts and allowed 84.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 70.70 pts and allowed 83.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 141.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 149.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 149.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.70 pts and allowed 76.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 73.40 pts and allowed 67.60 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Southland	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
McNeese	12-3	1275	1033	242	9-0	3-3	2W
Stephen F. Austin	12-3	1179	974	205	7-0	5-3	1L
Texas A&M-CC	8-7	1138	1013	125	5-1	3-6	3W
Incarnate Word	8-7	1217	1090	127	8-1	0-6	1L
Nicholls State	7-8	1132	1127	5	5-0	2-8	4W
Lamar	7-8	1069	1023	46	3-4	4-4	2L
UTRGV	6-9	1133	1057	76	4-4	2-5	1W
Texas A&M-Commerce	6-10	1168	1230	-62	3-2	3-8	5L
New Orleans	5-10	1096	1220	-124	2-1	3-9	1W
SE Louisiana	5-10	980	1038	-58	2-3	3-7	1W
Houston Christian	5-10	1039	1122	-83	3-3	2-7	6L
Northwestern State	4-11	1087	1170	-83	3-3	1-8	1L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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