The Nicholls Colonels (2-2) will travel to the Thomas M. Ryan Center to square off with the Rhode Island Rams (2-1). The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.
Nicholls Colonels vs. Rhode Island Rams Betting Odds
In their last game, the Rams were victorious over the Alabama Crimson Tide, 93-79, while the Colonels fell to the 23rd-ranked LSU Tigers, 75-65.
Rhode Island played a nearly flawless contest. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.333 and a turnover percentage of 13.9. Alabama recorded marks of 0.182 and 23.1, respectively, for those same stats. Nicholls, meanwhile, forced LSU into a turnover percentage of 27.4 (above their season average of 23.1). Fatts Russell had a good outing for Rhode Island, recording 22 points, five rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, Dexter McClanahan was a key piece for Nicholls with 20 points and five rebounds.
Rhode Island should have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. The Rams rank 100th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.485), while Nicholls is 223rd in effective field goal percentage (0.502) dating back to last season.
Nicholls at Rhode Island Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Rhode Island, ATS Winner – Nicholls, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Nicholls ranks 16th in three pointers attempted per game (28.1) while Rhode Island ranks 290th (18.9).
- The Colonels rank 74th in blocks per game (4.1) while the Rams rank 176th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- Nicholls ranks 25th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while Rhode Island ranks 88th (5.8).
- The Rams average 36.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 113th in the NCAA. The Colonels rank 320th in rebounds allowed per game (40.3).
- Rhode Island ranks 121st in assists allowed per game (12.6) while Nicholls ranks 243rd (14.5).
