Houston Christian at New Orleans

A Southland Conference battle. Houston Christian has lost three of four and plays its fifth consecutive road contest. They've allowed 80 and 77 points in the last two losses at Georgia Southern and North Texas. The offense averaged 71.1 points while shooting a dismal 60.6% from the line. Houston Christian is on a 6-31 run on the road. New Orleans is relieved to be home after a five-game trek. The only game they've played this season in the city of New Orleans was an 85-63 victory over Tulane, in which Coleton Benson erupted for 33 points. Guards senior Jakevion Buckley (15.1 ppg, 5.9 rpg) and Benson (15.1 ppg) lead the team in scoring, while 6-8 M.J. Thomas (8.8 ppg, 7.5 rpg) and 6-10 junior Churchill Abass (5.3 rpg) are matchup edge up front in this one. Play New Orleans on the moneyline.