The Washington State Cougars begin their season against the Nicholls Colonels (1-1) at Wallis Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 11, 2018, and will air on Pac-12 Network.
Nicholls Colonels vs. Washington State Cougars Free Prediction
The last time the Colonels played, they were topped by the Louisville Cardinals, 85-72. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Louisville’s biggest advantages. They had 55 free throw attempts, while Nicholls had just 16. Jeremiah Jefferson was the top scorer from either team with 24 points on 7-for-14 shooting.
Washington State was unable make the tournament following a 12-19 regular season last season.
It might be a mistake-prone game for the Washington State offense. Since last season, Washington State ranks 256th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.6 percent), while the gambling defense of Nicholls forced the 11th-most turnovers in the country (22.8 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Nicholls ranks 28th in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while Washington State ranks 273rd (24.5).
The Colonels rank fourth in steals per game (9.6) while the Cougars rank 227th (5.3).
Nicholls ranks 97th in rebounds per game (36.8) while Washington State ranks 289th (32.5).
The Colonels rank 77th in blocks per game (4.0) while the Cougars rank 249th (2.3).
Nicholls averages 14.7 assists per game, which ranks 88th in the nation. Washington State ranks 245th in assists allowed per game (14.6).
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