The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (5-4) will be at home in Fant-Ewing Coliseum when they go head-to-head against the Nicholls Colonels (5-5). Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 18, 2018.
Nicholls Colonels at Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Warhawks beat the Jackson State Tigers 75-66, while the Colonels won big over the Mississippi College Choctaws 86-58.
The Colonels had a much better turnover percentage (14.8 vs. 27.1) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.602 vs. 0.405). The Warhawks, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.302 vs. 0.232) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.557 vs. 0.473). Daishon Smith put together a solid game for Louisiana-Monroe with 24 points. Jeremiah Jefferson played well for Nicholls, finishing with 28 points.
Louisiana-Monroe could dominate on defense as they square off against one of the worst offenses in the NCAA. The Warhawks rank 38th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.492), while Nicholls is 296th in effective field goal percentage (0.523) dating back to last season.
Nicholls Colonels at Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Odds Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Louisiana-Monroe, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Nicholls ranks 15th in three pointers attempted per game (24.3) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 141st (24.5).
- The Colonels are ninth in the country with 6.4 steals allowed per game while the Warhawks are 60th with 5.3 steals allowed per game.
- The Colonels average 4.1 blocks per game, which ranks 35th in the NCAA. The Warhawks rank 155th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
- Louisiana-Monroe averages 33.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 201st in the country. Nicholls ranks 257th in rebounds allowed per game (37.5).
