Towson Tigers vs Nicholls Colonels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/20/24
The Tigers and Colonels are set to face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Colonels will host the game at Stopher Gymnasium in Thibodaux, LA. Towson is the -2.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Nicholls. The over/under for the game is set at 137.5 points.
TOWSON TIGERS VS NICHOLLS COLONELS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Nicholls Colonels +2.5
This game will be played at Stopher Gymnasium at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, November 20th.
WHY BET THE NICHOLLS COLONELS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Colonels.
- Not only will Nicholls pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Can Towson Deliver Being Favored on the Road?
On Saturday, November 16th, the Towson Tigers picked up a 67-63 win over the James Madison Dukes at home. Towson, who entered the game as 2-point favorites, covered the spread with the victory.
After trailing 36-31 at halftime, the Tigers turned things around by outscoring the Dukes 36-27 in the second half. The game’s total points of 130 fell short of the 137.5 O/U line.
In their latest game, the Towson Tigers put up 67 points, shooting 43.6% from the field. They connected on 42.9% of their threes, hitting 9 of 21 attempts, and posted an effective field goal percentage of 50.9%.
Dylan Williamson led the way with 22 points, going 4 for 6 from beyond the arc and shooting 66.7% overall. Mark Freeman added 20 points, shooting 50% from three, while Xavier Brown chipped in 16 points and 4 assists.
Despite Towson’s defensive efforts, they gave up 63 points, with their opponents shooting 43% from the field, hitting 24 of 55 shots. Inside the arc, Towson allowed 15 two-pointers on 34 attempts, a 44% shooting rate.
Towson’s defense also saw their opponents connect on 9 of 21 three-point attempts, a 42% success rate. From the free-throw line, Towson’s opponents went 10 for 13, shooting 76%. The Tigers limited them to just 6 offensive rebounds.
Can the Colonels Offense Score Enough at Home?
Nicholls Colonels Recent Game
Nicholls faced a tough challenge on Friday, November 15th, as they went on the road to take on Cincinnati. The Colonels were +27.5 point underdogs going into the game and ended up losing 86-49, failing to cover the spread.
The game’s total points ended at 135, falling short of the 146.5 O/U line. Nicholls trailed 42-22 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 27 points while allowing 44.
The Colonels struggled offensively in their last game, managing just 49 points on 30.4% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 33.3%, and they hit only 4 of 18 attempts from beyond the arc, shooting 22.2% from three-point range.
Free throw shooting was also an issue, as they connected on just 3 of 7 attempts, a 42.9% rate. Despite their shooting woes, they grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists.
Nicholls struggled defensively, giving up 86 points on 54% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to connect on 22 of 34 two-point attempts, a 64% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Nicholls’ defense couldn’t contain the three-point shooting, as they gave up 11 threes on 27 attempts, which is 40% shooting. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 9 free throws.