South Alabama Jaguars vs Nicholls Colonels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Jaguars and Colonels. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on None, and it’s hosted by the Colonels at Stopher Gymnasium in Thibodaux, LA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 150.5 points, and Nicholls is favored by -5.5 against South Alabama in a non-conference matchup.

SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS VS NICHOLLS COLONELS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Nicholls Colonels -5.5

This game will be played at Stopher Gymnasium at 7:30 ET on Friday, November 8th.

WHY BET THE NICHOLLS COLONELS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 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 148 points.

Do the Jaguars Stand a Chance on the Road?

South Alabama Jaguars Recent Game/Games

South Alabama dropped their season opener at home, losing 74-70 to Central Michigan on Monday. The Jaguars were favored by 5.5 points but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 144, exceeding the over/under line of 138.5.

After trailing 38-23 at halftime, South Alabama mounted a comeback, outscoring Central Michigan 47-36 in the second half. Despite the strong finish, they couldn’t complete the comeback.

South Alabama’s offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 52.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 62.5%. They were dominant inside, hitting 76.2% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-27 from three-point range.

Myles Corey dished out 11 assists to go with his 20 points, shooting 50% from the field. Judah Brown knocked down 5 threes, shooting 62.5% from deep, and Kyler VanderJagt added 16 points, hitting 3-of-6 from three-point range.

South Alabama’s defense gave up 74 points, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field, connecting on 25 of 53 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 16 two-point baskets on 25 tries, a 64% success rate.

From three-point range, South Alabama’s defense held their opponents to 32%, as they hit 9 of 28 shots. At the free-throw line, their opponents went 11 for 16, shooting 68%. South Alabama also allowed 8 offensive rebounds.

Does Nicholls Have What it Takes at Home?

Nicholls Colonels Recent Game/Games

The Colonels dropped their season opener 91-84 to New Mexico on Monday. Despite being +18.5 point underdogs, Nicholls kept the game closer than expected.

After trailing 48-43 at halftime, the Colonels scored 41 points in the 2nd half but allowed 43. The game’s total points of 175 exceeded the O/U line of 151.5.

Nicholls put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 41.7% from the field and 40.5% from beyond the arc, hitting 15 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.8%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, shooting just 56.2%.

Nelly Junior Joseph led the way with 28 points and 16 rebounds, shooting 60% from the floor. Robert Brown III added 23 points, hitting 6 of 12 threes, while Donovan Dent dished out 11 assists.

Despite Nicholls giving up 91 points, they held their opponent to just 38% shooting from the field. The Colonels allowed 53% on two-point attempts, with the other team making 24 of 45 shots.

From beyond the arc, Nicholls limited their opponent to 19% shooting, as they hit only 7 of 36 three-point attempts. The other team also went 22/32 from the free-throw line, shooting 68%. Nicholls gave up 18 offensive rebounds.