New Orleans Privateers vs Nicholls Colonels Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/24
Looking to win big? The Privateers and Colonels face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Colonels are hosting the game at Stopher Gymnasium in Thibodaux, LA. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 150.5 points, and the Colonels are favored to win at home against the Privateers.
NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERS VS NICHOLLS COLONELS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Nicholls Colonels -5.5
This game will be played at Stopher Gymnasium at 7:30 ET on Monday, January 15th.
WHY BET THE NICHOLLS COLONELS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Colonels.
- Not only will Nicholls pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Does New Orleans Stand a Chance on the Road?
After a win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, New Orleans will look to extend their win streak to three games. So far this season, the Privateers have gone 7-9, including a 2-1 record in Southland Conference play. On the road, New Orleans has struggled, going just 1-8, and their average scoring margin is -16.7 points per game.
As an underdog, New Orleans has gone 1-8 this season, and they will enter this game as 5.5-point underdogs. The Privateers’ record as the underdog is the worst in the Southland Conference. So far, they have been the underdog in nine of their 16 games.
As the underdog this season, New Orleans has an ATS record of 5-4 and their overall ATS mark is 6-6. On the road, the Privateers have gone 5-4 vs. the spread and their last 10 road ATS record is 6-4.
Today’s over/under line of 150.5 is similar to the average over/under line in New Orleans’ games this season (149.6). So far, their over/under record is 7-5. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 158 points, and over their last 10 games, the average scoring total is 149 points. Their OU record over their last 10 games is 6-2.
In their latest game, New Orleans’ offense looked good, scoring 83 points against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 44.9% and made 30/36 free throws. Leading the team in scoring is Jordan Johnson, who is averaging 22.9 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Khaleb Wilson-Rouse also maintains a PPG average of 10.9 heading into game.
Coming into the game, New Orleans will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 77.1 points per game (253rd). So far, the New Orleans defense is giving up an average of 10.1 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12.4 times per game (605th).
Can Nicholls Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?
Through 16 games, Nicholls has a record of 7-9. In Southland Conference action, they have gone 2-1 compared to 5-8 in non-conference games. So far, the Colonels have a point differential of -1.0 at home.
Coming off a 78-76 loss to Lamar, Nicholls has gone 4-1 in their last five home games. Over their last 10 games at home, they have a record of 6-4.
As the favorite, Nicholls has not been a good bet this season, going just 1-3 vs. the spread. At home, their ATS mark is just 1-2 and over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Colonels are only 1-9.
On the season, the over/under record for Nicholls is 6-7, but their average scoring total of 150.8 is higher than the OU line of 150.5 for today’s game. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 157 points.
In their recent matchup, the Nicholls offense ended with 76 points against Lamar. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 41% and made 9 threes. Jamal West Jr. is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 16.5. Meanwhile, Rob Brown III also brings a PPG average of 11.8 into the game.
So far, the Colonels’ defense is ranked 242nd in the country at 76.1 points per contest. Against Lamar in their most recent game, the Nicholls defense gave up a total of 78 points while allowing Lamar to hit 41% of their shots.