It will be a battle between two phenomenal offenses when the Nicholls Colonels (14-9, 8-4 SthLnd) meet the Sam Houston State Bearkats (15-8, 8-4 SthLnd) at David R. Stopher Gym. The game gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Sam Houston State Bearkats at Nicholls Colonels ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last game. The Colonels lost to the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks, 70-64, while the Bearkats lost a tough one against the UIW Cardinals, 72-71.
Sam Houston State forced UIW into a turnover percentage of 21.9 (above their season average of 18.9) while Nicholls forced Stephen F. Austin into a turnover percentage of 25.2 (above their season average of 20.3). Nicholls received a boost from Warith Alatishe, who put up 11 points and 10 rebounds. Zach Nutall, meanwhile was a key piece for Sam Houston State with 21 points.
In their first matchup this season, D’Angelo Hunter led the Colonels to a 70-58 victory. He scored a game-high 19 points. Nicholls had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.3 vs. 21.2). Sam Houston State, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.255 vs. 0.119).
Baskets could be hard to come by as two of the nation’s premier defenses square off. Nicholls currently ranks 43rd in defensive efficiency (93.0) and Sam Houston State is 55th (94.0).
Sam Houston State Bearkats at Nicholls Colonels ATS Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Nicholls, ATS Winner – Nicholls, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Nicholls ranks 50th in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while Sam Houston State ranks 221st (24.2).
- The Bearkats rank 157th in rebounds allowed per game (35.3) while the Colonels rank 237th (37.4).
- Nicholls ranks 46th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Sam Houston State ranks 83rd (3.1).
- The Bearkats rank 12th in assists per game (16.6) while the Colonels rank 172nd (12.6).
- Sam Houston State ranks ninth in steals per game (9.4) while Nicholls ranks 153rd in steals allowed per game (7.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bearkats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.8, down from 8.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Colonels have scored an average of 77.0 points per game (1.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.4 points per game (7.4 above their season average).
