Nicholls Colonels at UIW Cardinals ATS Prediction 01/05/19

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The Nicholls Colonels (8-6, 1-0 SthLnd) will be at the Alice P. McDermott Convocation Center to meet the UIW Cardinals (5-9, 0-1 SthLnd) in a SthLnd matchup. Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.

Nicholls Colonels vs. UIW Cardinals ATS Odds

In their last game, the Cardinals lost big to the Texas Tech Red Raiders, 87-37, 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). UIW, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.184 vs. 0.175). UIW was led by Antoine Smith Jr., who finished with 16 points. Meanwhile, Jeremiah Jefferson led the way for Nicholls, contributing 28 points.

The Colonels won the only game between these two teams last year, 77-60. The Colonels’ 46.9 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Cardinals, who had a rate of 34.3. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

The physical UIW offense might be living from the free throw line in this matchup. The Cardinals currently rank 17th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.314, while Nicholls ranks 181st in FTA rate allowed (0.230). It will also be a battle of contrasting paces as the up-tempo Colonels rank 53rd in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Cardinals rank 327th.

Nicholls Colonels vs. UIW Cardinals Betting Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – UIW, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Nicholls ranks 18th in three pointers attempted per game (28.3) while UIW ranks 269th (15.2).
  • The Colonels rank 23rd in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Cardinals rank 119th (6.7).
  • Nicholls ranks 145th in assists per game (13.0) while UIW ranks 235th (10.2).
  • The Cardinals rank 43rd in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while the Colonels rank 249th (40.6).
  • Nicholls ranks 37th in blocks per game (4.6) while UIW ranks 181st (1.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Cardinals’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.0, down from 8.7 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Colonels have scored an average of 73.4 points per game (0.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 78.6 points per game (5.1 above their season average).