New Orleans Privateers vs Nicholls Colonels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/24
Looking to win big? The Privateers and Colonels face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Colonels are hosting the game at Stopher Gymnasium in Thibodaux, LA. The over/under for this Southland conference contest is set at 145.5 points, with Nicholls being favored by -11.5 at home against New Orleans.
NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERS VS NICHOLLS COLONELS BETTING PICK
The Pick: New Orleans Privateers +11.5
This game will be played at Stopher Gymnasium at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.
WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Colonels.
- Even though we have Nicholls winning straight-up, we like New Orleans at +11.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?
New Orleans Privateers Recent Game/Games
The Privateers fell to 2-5 on the season after a 91-60 road loss to Baylor on Wednesday. Despite being +37.5 point underdogs, New Orleans managed to cover the spread.
New Orleans trailed 50-23 at halftime but put up a better fight in the second half, scoring 37 points while allowing 41. The game’s total points of 151 just edged past the O/U line of 150.
In their last game, the Privateers put up 60 points, shooting 40.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.1%, thanks largely to their 46.9% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 15 of 32 attempts. Inside the arc, they struggled, connecting on just 34.4% of their two-point shots.
Jayden Nunn led the way with 23 points, hitting 7 of 10 threes at a 70% clip. Dae Dae Hunter and Cedquavious Hunter each went 6 for 10 from deep, finishing with 18 points apiece. Norchad Omier contributed 13 rebounds, while Jeremy Roach dished out 8 assists.
New Orleans struggled defensively, giving up 91 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 57% of their two-point attempts, going 20/35.
From beyond the arc, the Privateers gave up 15 threes on 37 attempts, a 40% clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 7 times, where they made 6 free throws, shooting 85%.
Can Nicholls Lock in a Home Win?
Nicholls Colonels Recent Game/Games
The Colonels improved to 3-4 on the season with a 67-64 win over Southeastern Louisiana on Thursday, December 5th. Nicholls, who were -3 favorites, pushed against the spread, while the game’s total points of 131 fell short of the 139.5 O/U line.
Nicholls led 28-27 at halftime and outscored the Lions 39-37 in the 2nd half to secure the win at home.
Nicholls struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 4 of 24 threes for a 16.7% shooting percentage. Their overall field goal percentage was 41.9%, with an effective field goal percentage of 45.2%. Inside the arc, they were much more effective, shooting 57.9% on two-point attempts.
Sam Hines Jr. contributed 13 points and 11 rebounds, while Byron Ireland led the team with 15 points. Jakevion Buckley, Jamal West Jr., and Brody Rowbury also added 13 points each. The Colonels finished with 9 assists and 7 offensive rebounds, and shot 61.1% from the free-throw line, making 11 of 18 attempts.
Despite Nicholls’ defensive efforts, they couldn’t stop their opponent from scoring 64 points. The Colonels allowed 41% shooting, with 22 of those baskets coming from two-point range, where the other team shot 57%.
From beyond the arc, Nicholls held their opponent to just 4 threes on 24 attempts, a 16% shooting performance. The Colonels also sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 11, shooting 61%.