Nicholls Colonels vs Cincinnati Bearcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24
The Colonels and Bearcats are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bearcats will host the game at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, OH. The over/under for this game is set at 145.5 points, and Cincinnati is favored by -25.5 against Nicholls in a non-conference matchup.
NICHOLLS COLONELS VS CINCINNATI BEARCATS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Nicholls Colonels +25.5
This game will be played at Fifth Third Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.
WHY BET THE NICHOLLS COLONELS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Bearcats.
- Even though we have Cincinnati winning straight-up, we like Nicholls at +25.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will Nicholls Come Through as Road Underdogs?
Nicholls Colonels Recent Game/Games
The Colonels pulled off a 61-59 road win against Northern Kentucky on Thursday. Nicholls entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and not only won but also covered the spread.
After leading 35-25 at halftime, the Colonels allowed 34 points in the 2nd half while scoring 26. The game’s total points of 120 fell short of the 142.5 O/U line.
The Colonels struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 32.4% from the field and 31.1% on two-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.2%, and they hit 34.8% of their threes, going 8-for-23 from beyond the arc.
Free-throw shooting was also an issue, as they made just 9 of 18 attempts. Trey Robinson led the way with 19 points and 7 rebounds, while Josh Dilling added 18 points, hitting 4 threes at a 40% clip.
Defensively, Nicholls was solid, holding their opponent to 59 points on 36% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the opposition making just 13 of 29 attempts for 44%.
From beyond the arc, Nicholls’ defense was effective, allowing only 6 three-pointers on 23 attempts for 26%. They also sent their opponent to the line 23 times, where they converted 15 free throws for 65%. Nicholls gave up just 5 offensive rebounds.
Will the Bearcats Win at Home?
The Bearcats opened their season with an 83-56 win over Morehead State on Friday. Playing at home, Cincinnati was a -28.5 favorite but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points ended at 139, just under the O/U line of 142.5.
After leading 37-19 at halftime, Cincinnati scored 46 points in the 2nd half but allowed 37, showing room for improvement on defense.
Cincinnati put up 83 points in their last game, shooting a blistering 60% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 65.5%. They were especially strong inside, hitting 69.2% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 37.5% from beyond the arc.
Dillon Mitchell, Simas Lukosius, and Jizzle James each contributed 14 points, with Mitchell going 7-for-7 from the field. Lukosius added 6 assists, and hit both of his three-point attempts. The Bearcats finished with 18 assists and 5 offensive rebounds, while shooting 73.3% from the free-throw line.
Even though Cincinnati allowed 56 points, they struggled defensively, giving up 60% shooting from the field. The Bearcats allowed 33 made field goals on 55 attempts.
Inside the arc, Cincinnati’s defense was even worse, as they allowed 69% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team making 27 of 39 shots.