The Louisville Cardinals get their season started against the Nicholls Colonels (1-0) at KFC Yum! Center. The game can be seen on ACC Network at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 8, 2018.
Nicholls Colonels vs. Louisville Cardinals ATS Prediction
In the Colonels’ last outing, they blew out the Mississippi College Choctaws, 86-58. Nicholls’ 14.8 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Mississippi College, who had a rate of 27.1. Nicholls received a boost from Jeremiah Jefferson, who was the top scorer from either team with 28 points on 11-for-16 shooting.
Louisville was unable reach the tournament following a 20-13 regular season last season.
This contest should be a matchup of contrasting styles. Dating back to last season, Nicholls preferred to play fast (10th in possessions per game), while Louisville was slower-paced (175th in possessions per game).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Nicholls ranks 88th in rebounds per game (37.0) while Louisville ranks 256th in rebounds allowed per game (37.0).
The Cardinals rank fourth in blocks per game (6.0) while the Colonels rank 165th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
Louisville ranks 71st in steals per game (7.0) while Nicholls ranks 206th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
The Colonels rank 34th in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while the Cardinals rank 125th (21.0).
Louisville ranks 29th in assists allowed per game (11.2) while Nicholls ranks 114th (12.8).
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