The Nicholls Colonels (13-17, 6-11 SthLnd) welcome the Southeastern Louisiana Lions (16-14, 12-5 SthLnd) to David R. Stopher Gym as the regular season comes to an end. Action gets underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019.
Southeastern Louisiana Lions at Nicholls Colonels ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Colonels easily got past the Northwestern State Demons 83-60, while the Lions beat the New Orleans Privateers 81-67.
Southeastern Louisiana dominated every facet of the game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.471 (above their season average of 0.256) and a turnover percentage of 16.7 (better than their season average of 21.3). For those same stats, New Orleans put up marks of 0.212 and 22.2, respectively. Meanwhile, Nicholls’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Northwestern State. The Colonels had a rate of 14.3 (better than their season average of 15.7), while the Demons posted a mark of 25.8 (above their season average of 19.6). Kevin Johnson was a key piece for Nicholls with 15 points, 11 assists and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Moses Greenwood led the way for Southeastern Louisiana, finishing with 33 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Greenwood led the Lions to a 91-70 victory. He notched a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Southeastern Louisiana out-rebounded Nicholls. The Lions had more offensive rebounds (14 vs. five), defensive rebounds (23 vs. 19) and total rebounds (37 vs. 24).
The Lions’ Greenwood has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 23 points,8.8 rebounds,1.2 steals per game. Meanwhile, Johnson has averaged 13 points,5.6 assists,2.6 steals during that same time frame for the Colonels.
This game should be a showdown of opposite tempos. Nicholls prefers an up-and-down style of play (78th in possessions per game), while Southeastern Louisiana is slower-paced (276th in possessions per game).
Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs. Nicholls Colonels Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Southeastern Louisiana, ATS Winner – Southeastern Louisiana, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Southeastern Louisiana ranks 15th in rebounds allowed per game (31.0) while Nicholls ranks 282nd (40.1).
- The Colonels rank 13th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while the Lions rank 156th (6.9).
- Nicholls ranks 46th in blocks per game (4.1) while Southeastern Louisiana ranks 165th (2.5).
- The Colonels rank 11th in three pointers attempted per game (28.4) while the Lions rank 199th (20.9).
- Southeastern Louisiana ranks 29th in assists allowed per game (10.9) while Nicholls ranks 216th (14.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 76.2 points per game (9.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (1.7 below their season average).
- The Colonels have outscored opponents by an average of 7.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Nicholls has lost by an average of 1.6 points.
