The Nicholls Colonels (9-7, 2-1 SthLnd) will try to continue their six-game home winning streak when they take on the Houston Baptist Huskies (5-8, 1-1 SthLnd), who look to end their five-game road losing streak. The game is scheduled to get underway at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Houston Baptist Huskies at Nicholls Colonels ATS Prediction
In the Huskies’ last outing, they were beaten by the New Orleans Privateers, 81-76. New Orleans’ effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Houston Baptist. The Privateers had a rate of 0.515 (above their season average of 0.482), while the Huskies posted a mark of 0.397 (below their season average of 0.513). Houston Baptist’s Edward Hardt played well, finishing with 11 points and 14 rebounds.
The Colonels defeated the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks in their last matchup, 78-73. One of Nicholls’ biggest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 16-20 (80.0 percent), while the Lumberjacks were just 9-17 (52.9 percent). Brandon Moore Jr. was Nicholls’ high scorer with 25 points on 9-for-12 shooting from the field.
The offensive glass should be a huge advantage for Houston Baptist in this contest. The Huskies rank 20th in offensive rebounding percentage (36.3 percent), while Nicholls ranks 293rd in defensive rebounding percentage (68.5 percent).
After the Colonels won both meetings against the Huskies last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last contest, Nicholls won 94-67. The Colonels had a much better turnover percentage (11.5 vs. 18.6) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.651 vs. 0.444).
Houston Baptist Huskies at Nicholls Colonels Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Nicholls, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Nicholls ranks 36th in blocks per game (4.6) while Houston Baptist ranks 186th (1.3).
Bettings Trends:
The Huskies have outscored opponents by an average of 4.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Houston Baptist has lost by an average of 1.9 points.
During their last five games, the Colonels have scored an average of 77.2 points per game (4.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (4.9 below their season average).
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