New Orleans at Baylor 12/29/18 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions
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The New Orleans Privateers visit Ferrell Center in Waco, Texas on Saturday to play the Baylor Bears. New Orleans fell to 5-5 on the season following a 99-57 loss to Pittsburgh. The Privateers trailed 52-26 at the half and could not muster a rally during the second half. New Orleans turned over the ball 22 times that resulted in 32 Panthers points. Bryson Robinson led the Privateers with 11 points.
Makai Mason leads the Bears in scoring with an average of 14.1 points per game. The leading rebounder is Mark Vital with an average of 8.3 per game, while King McClure leads the Bears in assists with an average of 2.5 per game. Baylor is shooting 44.1% from the field and 27.9% from 3-point territory.
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Baylor showed its defense can step up when needed as the Bears held Oregon to just 47 points. The Privateers defense thrives on pressuring the opposing offense which could make for a low-scoring close game with outside shooting and turnovers the key. Baylor has covered the number in 9 of its last 12 at home against an opponent with a losing record on the road. Final Score Prediction, Baylor Bears win and cover ATS 71-50.