Nicholls Colonels vs. McNeese State Cowboys ATS Prediction 01/29/20

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Expect a high-scoring game when the Nicholls Colonels (14-7, 8-2 SthLnd) challenge the McNeese State Cowboys (11-9, 6-3 SthLnd) at H&HP Complex. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.

Nicholls Colonels at McNeese State Cowboys ATS Odds

Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Cowboys defeated the Houston Baptist Huskies 102-89, while the Colonels beat the New Orleans Privateers 77-72.

The Colonels had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 36.4 (above their season average of 31.5) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.618 (above their season average of 0.493). The Cowboys, meanwhile, had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.383 (above their season average of 0.247) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.658 (above their season average of 0.592). Sha’markus Kennedy had a good game for McNeese State with 37 points and 14 rebounds. Elvis Harvey Jr. played well for Nicholls, recording 22 points and six rebounds.

The Cowboys dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the last contest, McNeese State won 84-75. Getting to the charity stripe was one of McNeese State’s biggest advantages. They made 36 trips to the line, while Nicholls went just five times. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

This battle pits one of the NCAA’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. McNeese State ranks ninth in offensive efficiency and Nicholls ranks 34th in defensive efficiency.

Nicholls Colonels vs. McNeese State Cowboys Betting Pick

Pick: SU Winner – McNeese State, ATS Winner – McNeese State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Nicholls ranks third in steals per game (10.6) while McNeese State ranks 184th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
  • The Cowboys rank 13th in assists per game (16.6) while the Colonels rank 168th (12.7).
  • McNeese State ranks 41st in blocks per game (4.5) while Nicholls ranks 80th (3.8).
  • The Colonels rank 58th in three pointers allowed per game (19.5) while the Cowboys rank 230th (24.6).
  • McNeese State ranks 43rd in rebounds allowed per game (32.0) while Nicholls ranks 204th (36.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Cowboys have scored an average of 80.2 points per game (1.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.8 points per game (5.7 below their season average).
  • The Colonels’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.0, down from 9.3 for the season.