A five-game home winning streak is on the line for the Nicholls Colonels (8-7, 1-1 SthLnd) when they welcome the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (8-5, 1-0 SthLnd) to David R. Stopher Gym. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks at Nicholls Colonels Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Colonels won big over the Mississippi College Choctaws 86-58, while the Lumberjacks were victorious over the Texas Wesleyan Rams 83-71.
The Lumberjacks had a much better turnover percentage (12.7 vs. 27.2) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.0 vs. 29.2). Meanwhile, Nicholls’ 14.8 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Mississippi College, who had a rate of 27.1. Nicholls’ Jeremiah Jefferson had a good game, recording 28 points. Shannon Bogues, meanwhile was a key piece for Stephen F. Austin with 21 points and six assists.
The Lumberjacks dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last game, Stephen F. Austin won 78-66. Stephen F. Austin’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Nicholls. The Lumberjacks had a rate of 0.490 while the Colonels posted a mark of 0.347. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Opposite styles will be on display in this contest. Nicholls has preferred an up-and-down style of play (64th in possessions per game), while Stephen F. Austin has been more half-court-oriented (177th in possessions per game). Also, the Lumberjacks are among the nation’s elite on the offensive backboards, ranking 50th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.8 percent). The Colonels, meanwhile, rank 298th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.4 percent).
Stephen F. Austin vs. Nicholls ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Nicholls, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Nicholls ranks 23rd in three pointers attempted per game (28.2) while Stephen F. Austin ranks 234th (19.2).
- The Lumberjacks rank 47th in blocks per game (4.4) while the Colonels rank 90th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- Nicholls ranks 152nd in assists per game (12.9) while Stephen F. Austin ranks 184th in assists allowed per game (14.7).
- The Lumberjacks rank 47th in rebounds allowed per game (32.2) while the Colonels rank 251st (40.5).
- Nicholls ranks 21st in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Stephen F. Austin ranks 139th (7.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Lumberjacks have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (0.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.8 points per game (2.0 above their season average).
- The Colonels’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.2, up from 0.6 for the season.
