Johnson, New Orleans Privateers square off against the McNeese Cowboys

Published Feb. 11, 2023 3:43 a.m. ET

Associated Press

McNeese Cowboys (6-19, 3-9 Southland) at New Orleans Privateers (6-17, 3-9 Southland)

New Orleans; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: New Orleans -2; over/under is 144

BOTTOM LINE: McNeese visits New Orleans in Southland action Saturday.

The Privateers have gone 5-8 in home games. New Orleans is 2-14 against opponents with a winning record.

The Cowboys are 3-9 in Southland play. McNeese is 3-10 in games decided by at least 10 points.

The Privateers and Cowboys meet Saturday for the first time in conference play this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Jordan Johnson averages 3.4 made 3-pointers per game for the Privateers, scoring 17.0 points while shooting 49.2% from beyond the arc. Tyson Jackson is shooting 60.8% and averaging 10.9 points over the past 10 games for New Orleans.

Christian Shumate is scoring 12.5 points per game with 9.3 rebounds and 0.9 assists for the Cowboys. Trae English is averaging 10.8 points, 3.9 assists and 1.8 steals over the past 10 games for McNeese.

LAST 10 GAMES: Privateers: 2-8, averaging 71.8 points, 29.9 rebounds, 14.1 assists, 6.5 steals and 2.6 blocks per game while shooting 47.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 80.6 points per game.

Cowboys: 1-9, averaging 69.5 points, 30.6 rebounds, 11.5 assists, 6.6 steals and 2.3 blocks per game while shooting 42.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 75.4 points.

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