The Nicholls Colonels (10-12, 3-6 SthLnd) will attempt to snap their five-game losing streak when they go head-to-head with the New Orleans Privateers (13-9, 8-3 SthLnd) at Lakefront Arena. The game starts at 5:15 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Nicholls Colonels at New Orleans Privateers ATS Prediction
The last time the Colonels played, they were blown out by the Southeastern Louisiana Lions, 91-70. Southeastern Louisiana’s rebounding was their largest strength. The Lions had more offensive rebounds (14 vs. five), defensive rebounds (23 vs. 19) and total rebounds (37 vs. 24). Danny Garrick was Nicholls’ leading scorer with 17 points on 6-for-13 shooting.
The Privateers were victorious over the Northwestern State Demons in their last outing, 81-73. The Privateers had a turnover percentage of 12.8 (better than their season average of 19.5) and had a free throw rate of 0.286 (above their season average of 0.234). Ezekiel Charles was the top scorer from either team with 31 points on 11-for-19 shooting from the field.
The offensive glass should be a major edge for New Orleans in this showdown. The Privateers are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 49th in offensive rebounding percentage at 33.3 percent. Meanwhile, Nicholls ranks 317th in the NCAA at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 67.4 percent. Additionally, the Colonels rank 264th in offensive efficiency (101.2), while the Privateers rank 42nd in defensive efficiency (95.7).
After the Colonels won both matchups against the Privateers last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the last matchup, Nicholls won 78-64. Nicholls had a much better turnover percentage (16.6 vs. 30.3). New Orleans, meanwhile, did a great job of making free throws (16-21; 76.2 percent).
Nicholls Colonels at New Orleans Privateers Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – New Orleans, ATS Winner – New Orleans, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Nicholls ranks 15th in three pointers attempted per game (28.5) while New Orleans ranks 286th (17.0).
The Colonels rank 18th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Privateers rank 199th (8.2).
New Orleans averages 15.4 assists per game, which ranks 52nd in the nation. Nicholls ranks 220th in assists allowed per game (15.1).
The Privateers rank 143rd in rebounds per game (35.9) while the Colonels rank 274th in rebounds allowed per game (39.9).
Nicholls blocks 4.2 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 47th in the nation. New Orleans ranks 176th in blocks allowed per game (5.0).
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The Colonels’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.2, up from 2.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Privateers have scored an average of 74.8 points per game (2.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (2.7 below their season average).
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