New Orleans vs Baylor Picks and Prediction – 11/27/2024

The New Orleans Privateers will be in Waco, TX on Wednesday afternoon for a matchup against the Baylor Bears. New Orleans has had some issues coming into this matchup with just two wins through six games played following a six point loss to Tulane and overtime. Offensively New Orleans has been below average scoring 69.5 points per game on 39.2% shooting from the floor. Defensively the Privateers have struggled immensely giving them 80.2 points per game and allow 87 in their last outing. Stay in the loop with our College Basketball Picks.

James White leads New Orleans this season averaging 20.7 points and 8.5 rebounds per game. Jah Short is the only other New Orleans player in double digits averaging 14.2 points per game. Dae Dae Hunter averages 6.7 points and MJ Thomas chips in 5.8 points per game. JR Jacobs averaged 7.2 points in a team high 5.2 assists.

The Baylor Bears stay home Wednesday with four wins and two losses on the year ranked #17 in the nation following a 15-point loss against Tennessee. Offensively Baylor has been top tier averaging 84 points on 46.4% shooting was scored just 62 in their last outing. Defensively the Bears have been mediocre allowing 75.2 points per game and gave up 77 to Tennessee.

Norchad Omier leads Baylor this season averaging 16.5 points per game and averages a team high 10 rebounds per contest. Jeremy Roach is averaging 12.7 points, and freshman VJ Edgecombe chips in 12.5 points per game. Jayden Nunn averages 11.2 points per game and is the 4th Baylor bear in double figures. Freshman Robert Wright III is 6^th on the team averaging 10.8 points and leads the way averaging 4.8 assists per game. Jalen Celestine averages 9.3 points per game in just over 25.5 minutes of action.

Baylor is a better team in this matchup and will get back to their winning ways in blowout fashion on Wednesday. Look for the Bears to dominate this game from start to finish against a lackluster New Orleans team. Take Baylor to get the win and cover with ease Wednesday afternoon at home. Final Score Prediction, Baylor Bears win and cover 99-52.