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Stephen F. Austin vs. New Orleans prediction: Stephen F. Austin favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Stephen F. Austin vs New Orleans predictions for college basketball Saturday.
New Orleans will square off with the favored Stephen F. Austin in men's college basketball action at Lakefront Arena on Saturday, commencing at 6:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Stephen F. Austin as the most likely winner of the Stephen F. Austin vs. New Orleans game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Stephen F. Austin vs. New Orleans prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Stephen F. Austin and New Orleans 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Stephen F. Austin a 72% chance of defeating New Orleans. Our predicted final score has Stephen F. Austin winning 76-70.
According to our model, New Orleans (+5.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 147.5 points has a 52% chance of going over.
Stephen F. Austin vs. New Orleans odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Stephen F. Austin | New Orleans |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -5.5 (-115) | +5.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | -270 | +225 |
| Total | o147.5 (-105) | u147.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Stephen F. Austin vs. New Orleans picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | New Orleans +5.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Stephen F. Austin | -270 |
| Total | Over 147.5 | -105 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 147.5 total points.
Stephen F. Austin vs. New Orleans game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between New Orleans and Stephen F. Austin at Lakefront Arena is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM ET.
- Who: Stephen F. Austin vs. New Orleans
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Lakefront Arena
Conclusion
We predict Stephen F. Austin, with a 72% win probability, will likely beat New Orleans on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Stephen F. Austin vs. New Orleans insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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