The Nicholls Colonels (2-3) challenge the North Carolina A&T Aggies (1-4) at Montego Bay Convention Centre. Action gets underway at 11:30 a.m. ET on Friday, November 22, 2019, and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.
Nicholls Colonels vs. North Carolina A&T Aggies Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last outing. The Aggies were blown out by the North Texas Mean Green, 80-60, while the Colonels fell to the Rhode Island Rams, 70-65.
Nicholls forced Rhode Island into a turnover percentage of 19.2 (above their season average of 15.0) while North Carolina A&T had an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.4 (above their season average of 23.6). Ronald Jackson fueled North Carolina A&T with 15 points and eight rebounds. Abdul Alatishe, meanwhile had a good outing for Nicholls, finishing with 17 points, 10 rebounds and five steals.
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of North Carolina A&T. Dating back to last season, North Carolina A&T ranks 272nd in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.1 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Nicholls has forced the 87th-most turnovers in the NCAA (20.5 percent).
Nicholls Colonels vs. North Carolina A&T Aggies Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – North Carolina A&T, ATS Winner – North Carolina A&T, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Nicholls ranks 18th in three pointers attempted per game (27.8) while North Carolina A&T ranks 277th (19.5).
- The Colonels average 3.9 blocks per game, which ranks 89th in the nation. The Aggies rank 188th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- North Carolina A&T ranks 252nd in rebounds allowed per game (36.9) while Nicholls ranks 312th (40.2).
- The Aggies average 13.6 assists per game, which ranks 139th in the NCAA. The Colonels rank 244th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
- Nicholls ranks 34th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while North Carolina A&T ranks 138th (6.2).
