Central Arkansas Bears at Nicholls Colonels Free Prediction 02/23/19

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The Central Arkansas Bears (10-16, 5-8 SthLnd) and the Nicholls Colonels (11-15, 4-9 SthLnd) battle at David R. Stopher Gym. The Bears will attempt to snap their six-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.

Central Arkansas Bears vs. Nicholls Colonels Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Colonels fell to the Sam Houston State Bearkats, 84-74, while the Bears were defeated by the McNeese State Cowboys, 83-75.

Central Arkansas had a turnover percentage of 11.4 (better than their season average of 18.4) while Nicholls had a better turnover percentage (15.4 vs. 13.9). Nicholls was lifted by Elvis Harvey, who finished with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Eddy Kayouloud had a good game for Central Arkansas, recording 14 points and 14 rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Koval led the Bears to a 74-68 win. He recorded 20 points, eight rebounds and six blocks. Central Arkansas’ free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Nicholls. The Bears had a rate of 0.214, while the Colonels posted a mark of 0.113.

Central Arkansas Bears at Nicholls Colonels ATS Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Nicholls, ATS Winner – Nicholls, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Nicholls averages 28.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 14th in the country. Central Arkansas ranks 202nd in three pointers allowed per game (23.6).
  • The Bears rank 122nd in assists per game (13.8) while the Colonels rank 221st in assists allowed per game (14.9).
  • Central Arkansas ranks 23rd in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Nicholls ranks 114th (3.5).
  • The Bears rank 178th in rebounds per game (35.0) while the Colonels rank 295th in rebounds allowed per game (40.5).
  • Nicholls ranks 22nd in steals allowed per game (5.1) while Central Arkansas ranks 129th (6.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 77.4 points per game (5.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 83.6 points per game (7.6 above their season average).
  • The Colonels’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.4, up from 3.7 for the season.