Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs Nicholls Colonels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/5/24

The Lions 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. The over/under for this game is set at 139 points, and Nicholls is favored by -3 vs. Southeastern Louisiana in a Southland conference matchup.

SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA LIONS VS NICHOLLS COLONELS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Nicholls Colonels -3

This game will be played at Stopher Gymnasium at 7:30 ET on Thursday, December 5th.

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 -3.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.

Will the Lions Win on the Road?

Southeastern Louisiana Lions Recent Game/Games

The Lions improved to 3-4 on the season with a 71-67 road win over Tulane on Monday. Entering the game as +7.5 point underdogs, Southeastern Louisiana not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

After leading 31-25 at halftime, the Lions scored 40 points in the second half while allowing 42. The total points for the game finished just under the O/U line of 139.

Kam Williams was a standout for Southeastern Louisiana, hitting 5 of 7 threes and shooting 63.6% overall, finishing with 19 points in their latest game. Jakevion Buckley added 18 points and 6 assists, while Rowan Brumbaugh contributed 17 points and 5 assists.

As a team, the Lions shot 43.5% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They connected on 40% of their threes, going 8 for 20, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, hitting 9 of 10 attempts. The Lions also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists.

Southeastern Louisiana’s defense gave up 67 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 42% from the field on 24 of 57 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 11 made shots on 24 attempts, resulting in a 45% shooting percentage.

From three-point range, the Lions’ defense saw their opponents hit 13 of 33 shots, good for 39%. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 8 times, where they converted 6 attempts, shooting 75%.

Can Nicholls Deliver Being Favored at Home?

Nicholls Colonels Recent Game

The Colonels improved to 2-4 on the season with a 76-75 win over the Ragin’ Cajuns on Saturday. Nicholls, who entered the game as +2 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

After trailing 39-29 at halftime, Nicholls turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Louisiana-Lafayette 47-36. The total points for the game hit 151, going over the pre-game line of 147.5.

Nicholls put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 43.6% from the field and 43.5% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.7%, and they were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 18 of 20 attempts (90%). The Colonels recorded just 8 assists and grabbed 9 offensive rebounds.

Kyran Ratliff led the way with 25 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 71.4% overall and 60% from three (3/5). Michael Gray Jr. and Mostapha El Moutaouakkil each added 19 points, with Gray hitting 5 threes at a 50% clip.

Despite giving up 75 points, Nicholls’ defense struggled to contain their opponent inside, allowing them to shoot 59% on two-point attempts. Overall, the defense gave up 46% shooting, with their opponent hitting 27 of 58 shots.

From beyond the arc, Nicholls held their opponent to 23% shooting, as they made just 5 of 21 three-point attempts. The Colonels also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 16 for 76%. Nicholls gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.