The Idaho Vandals (0-1) welcome the Nicholls Colonels (1-2) to Memorial Gym for their home opener. The game is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.
Nicholls Colonels at Idaho Vandals Free Prediction
The last time the Colonels played, they were topped by the Washington State Cougars, 89-72. Washington State’s 9.3 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Nicholls, who had a mark of 21.3. Gavin Peppers played well for Nicholls, putting up 16 points and six rebounds.
The Vandals lost big to the UC Irvine Anteaters in their last contest, 86-68. UC Irvine out-rebounded Idaho. The Anteaters had 15 offensive rebounds and 42 total rebounds, while the Vandals had six and 22, respectively. Jared Rodriguez had a solid performance for Idaho, leading the team in scoring with 18 points on 7-for-9 shooting.
The Vandals won the lone game against the Colonels last season, 79-68. The Vandals had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.1 vs. 26.5) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.542 vs. 0.465).
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Idaho offense. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Idaho ranks 244th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.4 percent), while the gambling defense of Nicholls has forced the 19th-most turnovers in the nation (22.5 percent). It will also be a matchup of contrasting styles as the fast-paced Colonels rank seventh in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Vandals rank 280th.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Nicholls ranks fourth in steals per game (9.4) while Idaho ranks 280th (4.3).
The Colonels rank 35th in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while the Vandals rank 265th (24.2).
Idaho ranks 16th in rebounds allowed per game (30.9) while Nicholls ranks 229th (36.4).
The Vandals rank ninth in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Colonels rank 165th (3.5).
Idaho ranks 83rd in assists per game (14.8) while Nicholls ranks 126th in assists allowed per game (13.1).
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