New Orleans Privateers vs LSU Tigers Prediction, 11/10/2025 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New Orleans Privateers vs LSU Tigers

Date: Monday, November 10, 2025

Location: Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, LA

TV: SECN+

The LSU Tigers (1-0) will try to beat the New Orleans Privateers (1-0) at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Monday.

The New Orleans Privateers took the court against TCU and went home with a win by a final score of 78-74 in their last game. When discussing fouls, the Privateers ended up with 24 while TCU accounted for 18 fouls. They also made 3 of 27 tries from distance. TCU went 73.1% when shooting free throws by converting 19 of their 26 tries. Moreover, TCU pulled down 27 rebounds (11 offensive, 16 defensive), but wasn't able to put a block in the stat sheet. TCU doled out 13 dimes and had 10 steals for this game. In relation to defense, New Orleans allowed 38.8% from the field on 26 out of 67 shooting. They also doled out 14 assists for the contest in addition to forcing 10 turnovers and earning 7 steals. With regard to pulling down rebounds, they earned a total of 38 with 11 of them being on the offensive end. From the free throw line, the Privateers converted 15 of 19 shots for a percentage of 78.9%. New Orleans wrapped up the game with a 49.1% FG percentage (28 of 57) and knocked down 7 of 18 shots from beyond the perimeter.

Coleton Benson is one player who was a major contributor in this contest. He racked up 22 points on 7 out of 19 shooting. He played for 37 minutes and also grabbed 6 rebounds. He finished the game shooting 36.8% from the field and also dished out 1 assist.

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New Orleans heads into this game with a record of 1-0 on the campaign. They average 78.0 pts per contest (213th in D-1) while hitting 49.1% from the field. The Privateers are shooting 38.9% on three-point attempts (7 of 18) and 78.9% from the charity stripe. As a team, New Orleans is snagging 39.0 boards per contest and has accounted for 14 dimes this season, which is 256th in the nation in terms of passing the rock. They lose possession by turning the ball over 19.0 times per game and as a team are committing 24.0 fouls every game.

When they are on the defensive end, the Privateers are forcing their opponents into 10.0 turnovers every game while drawing 18.0 fouls. They are giving up 11.1% on shots from downtown while they are 221st in college hoops in points per game allowed (74.0). The Privateers are giving up a FG percentage of 38.8% (26 of 67) and they concede 28.0 rebounds per contest as a squad. They are 178th in D-1 in giving up assists to their opponents with 13 surrendered for the year.

For their last game, the LSU Tigers walked away with a victory by a final of 96-60 when they faced Tarleton State. In reference to rebounding, LSU allowed Tarleton State to collect 20 in all (11 offensive). They finished the game shooting 31.8% from three-point range by going 7 out of 22 and walked away from this one shooting 13 of 18 at the free throw line (72.2%). The Tigers permitted Tarleton State to knock down 20 of 62 attempts from the floor which gave them a percentage of 32.3% in this contest. In all, the Tigers shot 33 out of 47 from the floor which gave them a percentage of 70.2%. In regard to 3-point attempts, LSU made 8 of their 18 attempts (44.4%). They were able to knock down 22 of the free throw tries for a clip of 75.9%. Tarleton State was called for 21 personal fouls in this matchup which got the Tigers to the charity stripe for a total of 29 shots. They turned it over 15 times, while getting 5 steals in this game. The Tigers corralled 32 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive rebounds for a total of 39 in this contest.

Dedan Thomas Jr. was important for the Tigers for the contest. He totaled 16 points in his 26 minutes on the court and accumulated 8 dimes for this contest. He knocked down 6 out of 7 for the contest giving him a rate of 85.7%, and accumulated 5 rebounds.

LSU has a record of 1-0 for the season. The Tigers have committed 18.0 personal fouls per game and they hit 75.9% from the free throw line. They are earning an assist 21.0 times per contest (66th in the nation) and they are turning it over 16.0 times per contest. LSU has accounted for 96 pts for the season and they average 39.0 rebounds per contest. On the offensive side of the court, the Tigers are shooting 71.7% from the floor, which is ranked 1st in the country.

The LSU defense gives up 31.8% on shots from 3-point land (7 of 22) and their opponents are making 72.2% of their foul shots. They allow 8.0 assists and 20.0 rebounds on a nightly basis, which ranks them 84th and 15th in the nation. The Tigers on the defensive end are ranked 105th in Division 1 in PPG surrendered with 60.0. They are forcing 9.0 turnovers on a nightly basis and have let teams shoot 32.3% from the field (61st in college).

Who will win tonight's NCAA game against the spread?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take New Orleans

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