The New Orleans Privateers (2-6) travel to face off against the Iowa Hawkeyes (7-3) on Sunday, December 15th. This game will be played at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City and televised on BTN. Both New Orleans and Iowa will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 ET.

New Orleans Privateers vs Iowa Hawkeyes

The Privateers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

New Orleans Privateers Recent Game/Games

The Privateers fell to 2-6 this season after a 73-70 road loss to Nicholls on Saturday. Despite being +11.5 point underdogs, New Orleans kept the game closer than expected.

New Orleans trailed 38-33 at halftime but outscored Nicholls 37-35 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 143, just under the O/U line of 146.5.

The Hawkeyes Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Iowa’s season record dropped to 7-3 after an 89-80 home loss to Iowa State on Thursday. The Hawkeyes entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.

After leading 44-37 at halftime, Iowa struggled in the 2nd half, scoring 36 points while allowing 52. The game’s total points of 169 went over the pre-game line of 160.5.

Privateers Offense Breakdown

New Orleans managed just 39.7% shooting from the field in their last game, with an effective field goal percentage of 44.8%. They hit only 26.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 5 of 19 attempts.

At the free-throw line, they were solid, making 76.7% of their 30 attempts. Byron Ireland led the way with 22 points, while Trae English added 18, shooting 53.8% from the floor.

Hawkeyes Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, Iowa’s offense put up 80 points, shooting 44.4% from the field and hitting 39.3% from three-point range, connecting on 11 of 28 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 54%, and they were strong from the free-throw line, making 13 of 15 shots for an 86.7% rate.

Curtis Jones led the way with 23 points, hitting 5 of 8 from deep, while Joshua Jefferson added 19 points and 10 rebounds, dishing out 7 assists. Owen Freeman contributed 16 points, shooting 62.5% overall and hitting his only three-point attempt.

Privateers Team Defense

New Orleans gave up 73 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 24 two-point baskets on 46 attempts, a 52% success rate.

From beyond the arc, New Orleans held the other team to 4 made threes on 20 attempts, a 20% shooting performance. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 13 shots, 61%.

Hawkeyes Team Defense

New Orleans gave up 73 points while holding their opponent to 42% shooting from the field. Inside the arc, the Privateers allowed 24 makes on 46 attempts, a 52% success rate.

From three-point range, New Orleans limited their opponent to 4/20 shooting, just 20%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 13 attempts (61%).

Privateers vs Hawkeyes Trends

• When looking at their past three road matchups, New Orleans has an ATS record of 3-0 while averaging 74 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
• Although Iowa has a straight up record of 4-6 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-5. The team averaged 80 points per game in these games.
• Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Privateers have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-8.
• Iowa has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 4-1 SU and 4-1 ATS in their last five games.

Privateers vs Hawkeyes Prediction

In this Hawkeyes vs. Hawkeyes matchup, our point-spread bet is on the Hawkeyes at -31.5. While we project the Hawkeyes to win 79-68, our recommendation is to bet on the Privateers for the point-spread.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 162, and our model projects the Privateers and Hawkeyes to reach a combined total of 147 points. Our bet is on taking the under.

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