New Orleans Privateers vs Pepperdine Waves Point Spread Picks

New Orleans was 2-18 in the Southland Conference last season. They're off to a surprising 2-1 start, including wins over TCU and Tulane as big underdogs. The difference is because of a pair of senior guards—transfers who have joined the team this season—in Coleton Benson (21.7 ppg) and Jakevion Buckley (13.3 ppg). The offense is averaging 73.7 points, while shooting 38.8% from 3-point land. Pepperdine is 2-2 after losing 22 a year ago. They're giving up a lot of points, which was a problem last season, but the offense is averaging 86.3 points, anchored by sophomore guard Aaron Clark (16.5 ppg). Pepperdine is on a 9-5 run OVER the total. Play New Orleans/Pepperdine OVER the total.