The Baylor Bears (2-1) go head-to-head against the Nicholls Colonels (2-2) at the Ferrell Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 12 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018.
Nicholls Colonels at Baylor Bears Free Prediction
The Colonels will be looking for a similar outcome after barely hanging on to beat the Idaho Vandals in their last game, 83-80. One of Nicholls’ biggest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 20-24 (83.3 percent), while the Vandals were just 8-13 (61.5 percent). With 26 points on 10-for-16 shooting, Jeremiah Jefferson was the game’s leading scorer.
In the Bears’ last game, they defeated the Prairie View A&M Panthers, 91-80. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Baylor’s biggest advantages. They had 27 free throw attempts, two more than Prairie View A&M. With 17 points, seven rebounds and five blocks, Tristan Clark had a good performance for Baylor.
It could be an error-filled game for the Baylor offense. Dating back to last season, Baylor ranks 269th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.8 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Nicholls has forced the 15th-most turnovers in the NCAA (22.5 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Nicholls ranks fifth in steals per game (9.4) while Baylor ranks 219th (5.5).
The Bears rank 39th in rebounds allowed per game (32.1) while the Colonels rank 235th (36.5).
Nicholls ranks 95th in three pointers attempted per game (23.7) while Baylor ranks 287th (18.3).
The Colonels average 4.0 blocks per game, which ranks 73rd in the nation. The Bears rank 227th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
Nicholls averages 14.7 assists per game, which ranks 93rd in the country. Baylor ranks 239th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
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