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New Orleans @ Southeastern Louisiana

Current Records: New Orleans 16-9; Southeastern Louisiana 15-13

What to Know

The Southeastern Louisiana Lions have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with the New Orleans Privateers and are hoping to record their first win since Jan. 30 of last year. The Lions and New Orleans will face off in a Southland battle at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday at University Center. New Orleans should still be riding high after a victory, while Southeastern Louisiana will be looking to right the ship.

Southeastern Louisiana came up short against the Incarnate Word Cardinals on Saturday, falling 92-84.

Meanwhile, New Orleans had enough points to win and then some against the McNeese State Cowboys on Saturday, taking their game 88-75.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Southeastern Louisiana is expected to win a tight contest. But bettors beware: they are only 2-7-1 against the spread when favored.

The Lions are now 15-13 while the Privateers sit at 16-9. A couple stats to keep an eye on: Southeastern Louisiana has allowed their opponents to shoot 46.70% from the floor on average, which is the 16th highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. New Orleans' offense has more to brag about, as they they come into the matchup boasting the 32nd highest field goal percentage in college basketball at 47.40%.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 9 p.m. ET
  • Where: University Center -- Hammond, Louisiana
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Lions are a slight 2-point favorite against the Privateers, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Lions as a 1.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Southeastern Louisiana have won eight out of their last 15 games against New Orleans.

  • Jan 20, 2022 - New Orleans 78 vs. Southeastern Louisiana 72
  • Mar 10, 2021 - New Orleans 80 vs. Southeastern Louisiana 63
  • Mar 06, 2021 - New Orleans 81 vs. Southeastern Louisiana 76
  • Jan 30, 2021 - Southeastern Louisiana 79 vs. New Orleans 73
  • Mar 07, 2020 - New Orleans 79 vs. Southeastern Louisiana 69
  • Feb 01, 2020 - New Orleans 84 vs. Southeastern Louisiana 73
  • Mar 06, 2019 - Southeastern Louisiana 81 vs. New Orleans 67
  • Feb 20, 2019 - New Orleans 89 vs. Southeastern Louisiana 68
  • Feb 28, 2018 - Southeastern Louisiana 68 vs. New Orleans 64
  • Feb 14, 2018 - Southeastern Louisiana 71 vs. New Orleans 64
  • Mar 02, 2017 - Southeastern Louisiana 63 vs. New Orleans 58
  • Feb 11, 2017 - New Orleans 60 vs. Southeastern Louisiana 52
  • Mar 09, 2016 - Southeastern Louisiana 84 vs. New Orleans 74
  • Mar 03, 2016 - Southeastern Louisiana 61 vs. New Orleans 60
  • Feb 24, 2016 - Southeastern Louisiana 93 vs. New Orleans 81