It will be a contest between two great offenses when the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (19-3, 10-1 SthLnd) challenge the Nicholls Colonels (14-8, 8-3 SthLnd) at William R. Johnson Coliseum. Action gets underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.
Nicholls Colonels vs. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks ATS Odds
In their last game, the Lumberjacks were victorious over the Sam Houston State Bearkats, 81-76, while the Colonels fell to the McNeese State Cowboys, 80-74.
Stephen F. Austin dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.531 (above their season average of 0.280) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.4 (above their season average of 37.8). Sam Houston State was 0.150 and 31.3, respectively, for those same stats. Nicholls, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (13.0 vs. 20.7). Nathan Bain had a solid performance for Stephen F. Austin with 16 points and six rebounds. Nicholls, meanwhile, was led by Andre Jones, who finished with 25 points and five rebounds.
The Colonels won the only game between these two teams last year, 78-73. Nicholls did an excellent job of making free throws (16-20; 80.0 percent). Stephen F. Austin, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (30.0 vs. 27.3). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Baskets could be hard to come by in this contest between two of the NCAA’s best defenses. Stephen F. Austin ranks 22nd in defensive efficiency (90.5) and Nicholls is 39th (92.5).
Nicholls Colonels vs. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Stephen F. Austin, ATS Winner – Stephen F. Austin, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Nicholls ranks 68th in three pointers attempted per game (24.5) while Stephen F. Austin ranks 283rd (16.1).
- The Lumberjacks rank 44th in assists per game (15.0) while the Colonels rank 173rd (12.6).
- Nicholls blocks 3.7 opponent shots per game, which ranks 82nd in the country. Stephen F. Austin ranks 140th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- The Lumberjacks rank seventh in rebounds allowed per game (29.9) while the Colonels rank 221st (37.3).
- Nicholls ranks third in steals per game (10.6) while Stephen F. Austin ranks 195th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Colonels have scored an average of 78.6 points per game (2.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.0 points per game (8.1 above their season average).
- The Lumberjacks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.8, down from 13.5 for the season.
