The Nicholls Colonels (10-10, 3-4 SthLnd) will attempt to prolong their seven-game home winning streak when they take on the Lamar Cardinals (9-11, 2-5 SthLnd), who look to put an end to their six-game road losing streak. The game is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
Lamar Cardinals vs. Nicholls Colonels Betting Prediction
The Cardinals are hoping for a better outcome after their 69-59 loss to the Sam Houston State Bearkats in their last outing. Sam Houston State made 13 of their 27 three pointers (48.1 percent). Lamar, on the other hand, was just 4-21 (19.0 percent). Josh Nzeakor was Lamar’s high scorer with 15 points on 6-for-8 shooting.
The last time the Colonels took the court, they dropped a close one to the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders, 75-73. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi out-rebounded Nicholls. The Islanders had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. four), defensive rebounds (28 vs. 26) and total rebounds (40 vs. 30). With 15 points, Danny Garrick had a good performance for Nicholls.
After the Colonels won the only contest against the Cardinals last season, 79-74, these teams will battle for the first time this year. Nicholls’ 0.667 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Lamar, who had a rate of 0.426.
Nicholls might have a tough time finding the bottom of the net as they face off against one of the country’s best defenses. Lamar currently ranks 52nd in defensive efficiency while the Colonels rank 272nd in offensive efficiency. Moreover, the Cardinals could control the offensive glass in this contest as they rank 19th in the country in offensive rebounding percentage at 36.3 percent. The Colonels, meanwhile, rank 307th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.3 percent).
Lamar at Nicholls Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Nicholls, ATS Winner – Nicholls, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Lamar averages 39.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 29th in the country. Nicholls ranks 275th in rebounds allowed per game (40.1).
The Colonels rank 14th in three pointers attempted per game (28.5) while the Cardinals rank 237th (19.7).
Nicholls ranks 13th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while Lamar ranks 139th (6.8).
The Cardinals rank 82nd in assists per game (14.5) while the Colonels rank 199th in assists allowed per game (14.6).
Nicholls blocks 4.4 opponent shots per game, which ranks 39th in the country. Lamar ranks 138th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
Bettings Trends:
The Cardinals have been outscored by an average of 5.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Lamar has defeated opponents by an average of 7.5 points.
During their last five games, the Colonels have scored an average of 74.2 points per game (1.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.8 points per game (2.9 above their season average).
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