Nicholls Colonels at Southeastern Louisiana Lions Free Prediction 02/02/19

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The Nicholls Colonels (10-11, 3-5 SthLnd) will be at the University Center to go head-to-head against the Southeastern Louisiana Lions (8-13, 4-4 SthLnd) in a SthLnd matchup. Action gets underway at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN 3.

Nicholls Colonels vs. Southeastern Louisiana Lions Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last contest. The Lions fell to the Sam Houston State Bearkats, 62-52, while the Colonels lost big to the Lamar Cardinals, 90-69.

Nicholls was lights out from beyond the arc (13-32; 40.6 percent) while Southeastern Louisiana had a better effective field goal percentage (0.511 vs. 0.454). Southeastern Louisiana’s Jeremiah Saunders had a good game, contributing 12 points. Danny Garrick played a key role for Nicholls with 19 points.

The Lions dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the last matchup, Southeastern Louisiana won 69-57. The Lions’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Colonels. Southeastern Louisiana had a rate of 10.4, while Nicholls posted a mark of 15.6. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

It will be a showdown of opposite styles as the fast-breaking Colonels (ranked 93rd in the NCAA in possessions per game) will look to push the slower-paced Lions (245th in possessions per game).

Nicholls at Southeastern Louisiana Free Pick

Free Prediction: SU Winner – Southeastern Louisiana, ATS Winner – Southeastern Louisiana, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Southeastern Louisiana ranks 70th in rebounds allowed per game (33.0) while Nicholls ranks 275th (40.0).
  • The Colonels rank 15th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while the Lions rank 184th (7.7).
  • Nicholls ranks 46th in blocks per game (4.3) while Southeastern Louisiana ranks 145th (2.7).
  • The Colonels rank 12th in three pointers attempted per game (28.7) while the Lions rank 216th (20.3).
  • Southeastern Louisiana ranks 29th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while Nicholls ranks 203rd (14.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Lions have outscored opponents by an average of 3.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Southeastern Louisiana has been defeated by an average of 4.9 points.
  • During their last five games, the Colonels have scored an average of 72.4 points per game (0.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 80.2 points per game (5.5 above their season average).