Incarnate Word vs New Orleans Picks and Prediction – 1/28/2025

By: Jeremy O’Quinn |

Last Updated: 01/26/2025 at 9:52 PM ET

Incarnate Word at New Orleans 01/27/25 - NCAAB Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 1/28/2025, 1:00 AM UTC
Latest Odds: IW -3.5 ; O/U 151

Incarnate Word vs New Orleans Prediction

The Incarnate Word Cardinals will be heading to Lakefront Arena on Monday, where they will face the New Orleans Privateers. Get the rest of our free college basketball picks here! The Cardinals currently sit ninth in the Southland with a record of 9-11. Incarnate Word is in the midst of six game losing streak, most recently suffering an 86-63 loss to Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday.

The Cardinals are scoring 76.2 points per game on 48.3% shooting from the field. Incarnate Word has struggled on the defensive end, entering this game with a 108.8 defensive rating.

The Privateers have put together a 4-16 record which places them tenth in the Southland. The Privateers have dropped 8 of their last 10 games, most recently suffering an 86-76 loss to Houston Christian on Saturday. James White continues to have a dominant offensive season, he’s averaging a team-leading 19.4 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. New Orleans is scoring 67.9 points a game on 40.2% shooting from the field and 31.5% from three. The Privateers haven’t found much success on the defensive side of the ball, entering this game with a 119.5 defensive rating.

Incarnate Word vs New Orleans Pick Analysis

Incarnate Word hopes to bring their five game losing skid to an end on Monday, while New Orleans looks to shake off consecutive losses. The Cardinals have been a much bette team on both ends of the floor, expect them to earn the win in this one. Final score prediction, Cardinals wins and covers 79-69.

Our Free NCAA Basketball Pick for New Orleans vs Incarnate Word

Incarnate Word Cardinals: -3.5