The New Orleans Privateers (16-11, 11-5 SthLnd) will be at David R. Stopher Gym to challenge the Nicholls Colonels (12-16, 5-10 SthLnd) in a SthLnd matchup. The game starts at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
New Orleans Privateers vs. Nicholls Colonels ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Colonels fell to the McNeese State Cowboys, 84-75, while the Privateers were defeated by the Sam Houston State Bearkats, 71-60.
New Orleans had a free throw rate of 0.277 (above their season average of 0.244) while Nicholls held McNeese State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.7 (below their season average of 32.3). Jeremiah Jefferson played a key role for Nicholls with 26 points. Scott Plaisance Jr. played well for New Orleans, putting up 12 points, seven rebounds and five blocks.
In their first matchup this season, Jefferson led the Colonels to a 64-63 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 19 points. Nicholls had a better turnover percentage (16.7 vs. 20.4). New Orleans, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.161 vs. 0.071).
The offense of Nicholls will clash against the top-notch defense of New Orleans. The Colonels rank 251st in offensive efficiency, while the Privateers are 35th in defensive efficiency. The Privateers figure to have the edge on that end of the court. Moreover, the Privateers rank 53rd in offensive rebounding percentage (32.9 percent), while the Colonels rank 319th in defensive rebounding percentage (67.7 percent).
New Orleans Privateers at Nicholls Colonels ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Nicholls, ATS Winner – Nicholls, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Nicholls ranks 10th in three pointers attempted per game (28.9) while New Orleans ranks 300th (16.9).
- The Colonels average 4.2 blocks per game, which ranks 45th in the country. The Privateers rank 186th in blocks allowed per game (4.6).
- New Orleans averages 35.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 150th in the NCAA. Nicholls ranks 290th in rebounds allowed per game (40.2).
- The Colonels rank 20th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Privateers rank 213th (7.9).
- New Orleans ranks 55th in assists per game (15.1) while Nicholls ranks 213th in assists allowed per game (14.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Privateers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.6, up from 2.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Colonels have scored an average of 75.8 points per game (3.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.4 points per game (0.4 above their season average).
