Nicholls Colonels vs. New Orleans Privateers ATS Prediction 01/25/20

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Expect a fast-paced game when the Nicholls Colonels (13-7, 7-2 SthLnd) head to New Orleans to play the Privateers (6-13, 2-7 SthLnd). The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.

Nicholls Colonels vs. New Orleans Privateers ATS Odds

In their last contest, the Privateers lost a tough one against the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders, 74-71, while the Colonels were victorious over the Houston Baptist Huskies, 91-83.

The Colonels forced 19 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.553 (above their season average of 0.489). New Orleans, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (17.9 vs. 22.3). Bryson Robinson fueled New Orleans with 13 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Nicholls received a boost from Warith Alatishe, who recorded 16 points and 11 rebounds.

This series was highly contested last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Privateers won the most recent game 80-70. New Orleans won the rebounding battle. The Privateers had 18 offensive rebounds and 43 total rebounds, while the Colonels had five and 31, respectively. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

There could be plenty of transition action in this showdown that features a pair of the country’s more fast-breaking teams. New Orleans currently ranks 49th in possessions per game (72.8) and Nicholls is 27th (74.1).

Nicholls Colonels at New Orleans Privateers ATS Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Nicholls ranks 70th in three pointers attempted per game (24.8) while New Orleans ranks 287th (16.4).
  • The Colonels rank 128th in assists allowed per game (12.6) while the Privateers rank 231st (15.6).
  • Nicholls blocks 3.6 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 85th in the nation. New Orleans ranks 137th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
  • The Colonels rank 141st in rebounds per game (36.1) while the Privateers rank 269th (31.8).
  • Nicholls ranks second in steals per game (10.8) while New Orleans ranks 127th in steals allowed per game (6.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Colonels have scored an average of 74.4 points per game (2.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.6 points per game (0.5 above their season average).
  • The Privateers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.6, up from 0.5 for the season.