Who's Playing

New Orleans @ Northwestern

Current Records: New Orleans 1-1; Northwestern 2-0

What to Know

The Northwestern Wildcats will play host again and welcome the New Orleans Privateers to Welsh-Ryan Arena, where tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday. After both teams made easy work of their previous opponents, one of them is set up to suffer a discouraging change of fortune.

Everything came up roses for Northwestern at home against the High Point Panthers last week as the squad secured a 95-60 victory. The Wildcats can attribute much of their success to forward Pete Nance, who posted a double-double on 22 points and ten boards.

Meanwhile, New Orleans was fully in charge this past Saturday, breezing past the Spring Hill Badgers 79-41 at home.

Northwestern is the favorite in this one, with an expected 20.5-point margin of victory. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (2-0), so they might be worth a quick bet.

Their wins bumped Northwestern to 2-0 and New Orleans to 1-1. With both the Wildcats and the Privateers swaggering in after impressive performances, it will be interesting to see which team steps up to teach the other some humility.

How To Watch

  • When: Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: Welsh-Ryan Arena -- Evanston, Illinois
  • TV: BTN Plus
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $6.00

Odds

The Wildcats are a big 20.5-point favorite against the Privateers, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The line on this game has moved quite a bit since it opened, as it started out with the Wildcats as a 24.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Northwestern have won all of the games they've played against New Orleans in the last seven years.

  • Nov 08, 2018 - Northwestern 82 vs. New Orleans 52
  • Dec 11, 2016 - Northwestern 83 vs. New Orleans 49
  • Nov 28, 2015 - Northwestern 90 vs. New Orleans 63

Injury Report for Northwestern

  • Chase Audige: Out (Undisclosed)
  • Brooks Barnhizer: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)

Injury Report for New Orleans

No Injury Information