A seven-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the West Virginia Mountaineers (8-1) when they welcome the Nicholls Colonels (6-4) to WVU Coliseum. Action starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 14, 2019.
Nicholls Colonels vs. West Virginia Mountaineers ATS Odds
Both teams had no trouble getting past their last opponent. The Mountaineers defeated the Austin Peay Governors 84-53, while the Colonels beat the Carver College Cougars 118-44.
Nicholls dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 53.5 (above their season average of 32.2) and a turnover percentage of 8.6 (better than their season average of 16.3). For those same stats, Carver College was 17.4 and 23.1, respectively. West Virginia, meanwhile, played a nearly flawless game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 51.4 (above their season average of 37.0) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.552 (above their season average of 0.471). Austin Peay was 24.4 and 0.355, respectively, for those same stats. Oscar Tshiebwe was a key piece for West Virginia with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Nicholls, meanwhile, was led by Warith Alatishe, who put up 14 points and 12 rebounds.
Expect West Virginia to dominate the offensive glass in this showdown. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Mountaineers rank fifth in offensive rebounding percentage (37.2 percent), while Nicholls ranks 313th in defensive rebounding percentage (67.4 percent).
Nicholls Colonels vs. West Virginia Mountaineers ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – West Virginia, ATS Winner – West Virginia, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- West Virginia averages 40.3 rebounds per game, which ranks fifth in the country. Nicholls ranks 246th in rebounds allowed per game (39.4).
- The Colonels rank 34th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Mountaineers rank 163rd (8.1).
- West Virginia ranks 38th in blocks allowed per game (3.5) while Nicholls ranks 78th (3.1).
- The Colonels rank 22nd in three pointers attempted per game (27.9) while the Mountaineers rank 258th (22.3).
- West Virginia ranks fifth in assists allowed per game (12.5) while Nicholls ranks 185th (14.1).