It will be a battle between SthLnd opponents when the Southeastern Louisiana Lions (8-13, 4-4 SthLnd) welcome the Nicholls Colonels (10-11, 3-5 SthLnd) to the University Center. The game starts at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019, and will air on ESPN 3.
Nicholls Colonels at Southeastern Louisiana Lions Free Prediction
In the Colonels’ last outing, they were blown out by the Lamar Cardinals, 90-69. Lamar was effective at getting and making free throws. The Cardinals made 25 of their 27 free throws (92.6 percent), while the Colonels were just 4-4 (100.0 percent). Danny Garrick was Nicholls’ leading scorer with 19 points on 6-for-13 shooting.
The Lions fell to the Sam Houston State Bearkats in their last matchup, 62-52. Sam Houston State’s rebounding was their biggest strength. The Bearkats had more offensive rebounds (eight vs. three) and total rebounds (33 vs. 32). Jeremiah Saunders had a good game for Southeastern Louisiana, leading the team in scoring with 12 points on 4-for-5 shooting.
After the Lions won both contests against the Colonels last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the last game, Southeastern Louisiana won 69-57. The Lions had a much better turnover percentage (10.4 vs. 15.6) and had a better free throw rate (0.224 vs. 0.150).
This contest should be a battle of opposite styles. Nicholls has preferred a fast-paced style of play (93rd in possessions per game), while Southeastern Louisiana has been slower-paced (245th in possessions per game).
Nicholls vs. Southeastern Louisiana ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Southeastern Louisiana, ATS Winner – Southeastern Louisiana, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Southeastern Louisiana ranks 70th in rebounds allowed per game (33.0) while Nicholls ranks 275th (40.0).
The Colonels rank 12th in three pointers attempted per game (28.7) while the Lions rank 216th (20.3).
Southeastern Louisiana ranks 29th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while Nicholls ranks 203rd (14.6).
The Colonels rank 15th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while the Lions rank 184th (7.7).
Nicholls ranks 46th in blocks per game (4.3) while Southeastern Louisiana ranks 145th (2.7).
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The Colonels’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.8, up from 2.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 68.2 points per game (4.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.4 points per game (4.0 below their season average).
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