Nicholls Colonels vs Northern Kentucky Norse NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Colonels and Norse. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Norse at Truist Arena in Highland Heights, KY. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Northern Kentucky as the -6.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 142 points.

NICHOLLS COLONELS VS NORTHERN KENTUCKY NORSE BETTING PICK

The Pick: Northern Kentucky Norse -6.5

This game will be played at Truist Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.

WHY BET THE NORTHERN KENTUCKY NORSE:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Norse.
• Not only will Northern Kentucky pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Will Nicholls Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?

Nicholls Colonels Recent Game/Games

The Colonels dropped their home opener to South Alabama, 70-64, on Friday, November 8th. Nicholls, who were -5.5 point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 30-24 at halftime, Nicholls scored 40 points in the 2nd half but allowed 40 points as well. The game’s total points of 134 fell short of the 151.5 O/U line.

Nicholls struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.9% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range, finishing with 64 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, and they hit only 61.5% of their free throws.

Ike Cornish and Myles Corey each scored 18 points, with Cornish hitting 6 threes at a 46.2% clip. Corey was 0-5 from deep but added 8 assists. Brian Myles and Dylan Fasoyiro both contributed 17 points, with Myles shooting 60% overall and 75% from three.

Despite giving up 70 points, the Nicholls Colonels’ defense held their opponent to just 34% shooting from the field, as they connected on 22 of 63 attempts. Nicholls was particularly effective inside, limiting their opponent to 37% shooting on two-point attempts, with only 10 makes on 27 tries.

From beyond the arc, Nicholls allowed 12 threes on 36 attempts, a 33% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 13 times, where they made 8 free throws, shooting 61%. Nicholls gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.

Is a Home Win Possible for the Norse?

Northern Kentucky Norse Recent Game/Games

The Norse faced a tough challenge on Friday, November 8th, as they took on Purdue on the road. Entering the game as +20.5 point underdogs, Northern Kentucky fell short, losing 72-50. They not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.

Northern Kentucky trailed 37-24 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 26 points while allowing 35. The total points for the game were 122, which was under the 147.5-point line.

Northern Kentucky struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 29.8% from the field and 21.7% from three-point range, finishing with 50 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 35.1%, and they managed 15 offensive rebounds.

Fletcher Loyer was a bright spot, hitting 4 of 5 threes and shooting 66.7% overall, finishing with 16 points and 4 assists. Trey Kaufman-Renn added 14 points, shooting 80.0% from the field.

Despite Northern Kentucky’s defensive struggles, they allowed 72 points on 52% shooting from the field. Their opponents were particularly effective inside, hitting 62% of their two-point attempts (18/29).

From beyond the arc, Northern Kentucky gave up 9 threes on 22 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 14 times, where they made 9 free throws (64%).