The Nicholls Colonels (10-12, 3-6 SthLnd) and the New Orleans Privateers (13-9, 8-3 SthLnd) clash at Lakefront Arena. The Colonels will attempt to put an end to their five-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 5:15 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Nicholls Colonels at New Orleans Privateers Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Privateers defeated the Northwestern State Demons, 81-73, while the Colonels got blown out by the Southeastern Louisiana Lions, 91-70.
New Orleans dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 12.8 (better than their season average of 19.5) and a free throw rate of 0.286 (above their season average of 0.234). Northwestern State was 25.2 and 0.186, respectively, for those same stats. Nicholls, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of making free throws (12-17; 70.6 percent). Ezekiel Charles was a key piece for New Orleans with 31 points and five steals. Meanwhile, Danny Garrick had a solid performance for Nicholls, finishing with 17 points and five rebounds.
The Colonels dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent matchup, Nicholls won 78-64. Nicholls had a much better turnover percentage (16.6 vs. 30.3). New Orleans, meanwhile, did a terrific job of making free throws (16-21; 76.2 percent). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
The offensive glass could be a major advantage for New Orleans in this battle. The Privateers rank 49th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 percent), while Nicholls ranks 317th in defensive rebounding percentage (67.4 percent). Additionally, the Colonels rank 264th in offensive efficiency (101.2), while the Privateers rank 42nd in defensive efficiency (95.7).
Nicholls Colonels at New Orleans Privateers Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – New Orleans, ATS Winner – New Orleans, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Nicholls ranks 15th in three pointers attempted per game (28.5) while New Orleans ranks 286th (17.0).
- The Privateers rank 143rd in rebounds per game (35.9) while the Colonels rank 274th in rebounds allowed per game (39.9).
- Nicholls averages 4.2 blocks per game, which ranks 47th in the country. New Orleans ranks 176th in blocks allowed per game (5.0).
- The Colonels rank 18th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Privateers rank 199th (8.2).
- New Orleans averages 15.4 assists per game, which ranks 52nd in the country. Nicholls ranks 220th in assists allowed per game (15.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Privateers have scored an average of 74.8 points per game (2.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (2.7 below their season average).
- The Colonels’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.2, up from 2.9 for the season.
