The Western Michigan Broncos (4-2) face off against the Nicholls Colonels (3-4) in the Emerald Coast Classic at The Arena at NW Florida St. The game is scheduled to start at 1:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018.
Western Michigan Broncos vs. Nicholls Colonels Free Prediction
In the Broncos’ last matchup, they beat the Southern University Jaguars, 85-70. The Broncos knocked down 17 of their 24 free throws (70.8 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.667 (above their season average of 0.527). With 28 points on 11-for-15 shooting, Seth Dugan was the game’s high scorer.
The Colonels were victorious over the North Carolina Central Eagles in their last matchup, 77-63. Nicholls’ 12.2 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over North Carolina Central, who had a mark of 17.6. The Colonels’ mark was better than their season average of 16.2. Jeremiah Jefferson was the game’s top scorer with 22 points on 9-for-17 shooting from the field.
It will be a battle of conflicting styles as the fast-paced Colonels will look to push the more half-court-oriented Broncos. Since the 2017-18 season, the Colonels rank ninth in possessions per game while the Broncos are 213th. Moreover, the Broncos have committed the 44th-fewest errors in the NCAA (turnover percentage of 16.6 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of the Colonels has caused the 19th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.3 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Nicholls ranks 43rd in three pointers allowed per game (19.5) while Western Michigan ranks 284th (24.4).
The Broncos rank 121st in rebounds allowed per game (34.1) while the Colonels rank 266th (37.1).
Nicholls ranks fifth in steals per game (9.2) while Western Michigan ranks 144th (6.3).
The Colonels rank 107th in assists per game (14.4) while the Broncos rank 158th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
Western Michigan ranks 175th in blocks per game (3.1) while Nicholls ranks 202nd in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
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