Expect a fast-paced game when the Northwestern State Demons (6-9, 3-3 SthLnd) travel to Nicholls to take on the Colonels (11-6, 5-1 SthLnd). Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.
Northwestern State Demons at Nicholls Colonels ATS Odds
In their last game, the Colonels were victorious over the Southeastern Louisiana Lions, 69-58, while the Demons fell to the McNeese State Cowboys, 85-76.
Nicholls played a nearly perfect contest. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 35.5 (above their season average of 33.2) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.500 (above their season average of 0.488). Southeastern Louisiana recorded marks of 19.4 and 0.388, respectively, for those same stats. Northwestern State, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of converting from the charity stripe (16-21; 76.2 percent). Warith Alatishe led the way for Nicholls, finishing with 14 points and 16 rebounds. Meanwhile, Chudier Bile played a key role for Northwestern State with 15 points and 13 rebounds.
The Colonels dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the most recent contest, Nicholls won 83-60. The Colonels’ 14.3 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Demons, who had a mark of 25.8. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
There should be plenty of transition action in this showdown that features a pair of the NCAA’s more up-and-down teams. Nicholls ranks 31st in possessions per game (73.9) and Northwestern State is 45th (73.1). Moreover, the 258th-ranked offense of the Demons (offensive efficiency of 98.7) will battle against the 30th-ranked defense of the Colonels (defensive efficiency of 89.5).
Northwestern State vs. Nicholls Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Nicholls, ATS Winner – Nicholls, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Nicholls ranks second in steals per game (11.1) while Northwestern State ranks 188th (5.5).
- The Demons rank 28th in blocks per game (4.9) while the Colonels rank 103rd (3.4).
- Nicholls ranks 163rd in assists per game (12.7) while Northwestern State ranks 187th in assists allowed per game (14.1).
- The Colonels average 25.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 62nd in the NCAA. The Demons rank 178th in three pointers allowed per game (22.9).
- Northwestern State ranks 78th in rebounds per game (37.9) while Nicholls ranks 187th in rebounds allowed per game (36.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Demons have scored an average of 83.4 points per game (11.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.6 points per game (3.5 below their season average).
- The Colonels’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.0, down from 10.4 for the season.
