East Texas A&M Lions vs New Orleans Privateers Picks and Predictions January 5th 2026

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East Texas A&M Lions vs New Orleans Privateers Betting Preview

The East Texas A&M Lions enter 6-9 and look to extend their perimeter shooting, while the New Orleans Privateers aim to defend home court in this Southland Conference matchup at Lakefront Arena.

Line Movement and Odds

New Orleans opened as the favorite, with the line reflecting confidence in their home-court strength. Current market:

  • New Orleans Spread: -7.5 (-105)
  • East Texas A&M Spread: +7.5 (-115)
  • New Orleans MoneyLine: -277
  • East Texas A&M MoneyLine: +225
  • Total: 151.5 (-110)

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Matchup Breakdown

East Texas A&M Outlook

East Texas A&M averages 73 points per game, with Josh Taylor, Noah Pagotto, and Xavier Lipscomb leading the offense. Their perimeter shooting (9.1 threes per game, 116th nationally) and ball movement (17.3 assists per game, 59th nationally) highlight balance. Their 2-7 road record underscores inconsistency, though their 6-9 overall mark shows competitiveness heading into Southland play.

New Orleans Outlook

New Orleans averages 75.2 points per game, with Jakevion Buckley, MJ Thomas, and Jordan Johnson providing scoring depth. Their free-throw efficiency (122nd nationally in makes per game) and 2-1 home record highlight offensive strength. Their 5-10 overall record underscores resilience despite recent struggles.

Key Matchup / Path to Victory

The game hinges on New Orleans’ ability to maintain offensive rhythm, while East Texas A&M must lean on Taylor and Pagotto to pace the offense. If East Texas A&M controls tempo and perimeter shooting, their depth should keep the game close.

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Injuries / Availability

East Texas A&M: No injury updates provided.

New Orleans: No injury updates provided.

Environment

Lakefront Arena provides New Orleans with a strong home-court edge, where they are 2-1 this season. East Texas A&M’s balanced offense highlights their ability to compete in New Orleans.

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Best Bets and Prediction

Projected Final Score: New Orleans 75, East Texas A&M 70

  • East Texas A&M +7.5 → Best Bet. Their offensive pace and perimeter shooting make them a strong cover candidate.
  • Under 151.5 → Total play. Both teams’ slower pace points toward a combined score below the line.

New Orleans’ depth and shooting should dictate the game, while East Texas A&M’s offense keeps the spread in play. Expect a competitive contest trending under the total.

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