The Nicholls Colonels (8-7, 1-1 SthLnd) will try to continue their five-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (8-5, 1-0 SthLnd) at David R. Stopher Gym. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks at Nicholls Colonels Free Prediction
The Lumberjacks come in on a high note after topping the Texas Wesleyan Rams in their last matchup, 83-71. Stephen F. Austin’s 12.7 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Texas Wesleyan, who had a mark of 27.2. With 21 points on 7-for-14 shooting, Shannon Bogues was the game’s high scorer.
In the Colonels’ previous game, they dismantled the Mississippi College Choctaws, 86-58. Nicholls’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Mississippi College. The Colonels had a rate of 14.8, while the Choctaws posted a mark of 27.1. Jeremiah Jefferson was the top scorer from either team with 28 points on 11-for-16 shooting from the field.
This game should be a showdown of conflicting tempos. Nicholls prefers a fast-paced style of play (64th in possessions per game), while Stephen F. Austin is more half-court-oriented (177th in possessions per game). Furthermore, the Lumberjacks could control the offensive glass in this battle as they rank 50th in the nation in offensive rebounding percentage at 33.8 percent. The Colonels, meanwhile, rank 298th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.4 percent).
After the Lumberjacks won both contests against the Colonels last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, Stephen F. Austin won 78-66. The Lumberjacks had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.490 vs. 0.347) and had a much better free throw rate (0.580 vs. 0.424).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Nicholls ranks 23rd in three pointers attempted per game (28.2) while Stephen F. Austin ranks 234th (19.2).
The Lumberjacks rank 47th in rebounds allowed per game (32.2) while the Colonels rank 251st (40.5).
Nicholls ranks 21st in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Stephen F. Austin ranks 139th (7.2).
The Lumberjacks average 4.4 blocks per game, which ranks 47th in the nation. The Colonels rank 90th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
Nicholls ranks 152nd in assists per game (12.9) while Stephen F. Austin ranks 184th in assists allowed per game (14.7).
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The Lumberjacks have been outscored by an average of 1.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Stephen F. Austin has defeated opponents by an average of 1.2 points.
During their last five games, the Colonels have scored an average of 73.4 points per game (1.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 78.6 points per game (5.7 above their season average).
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