Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns vs Nicholls Colonels Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Nicholls vs Louisiana-Lafayette NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Lafayette.

Nicholls vs Louisiana-Lafayette Prediction

Looking to win big? The Colonels and Ragin' Cajuns face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Ragin' Cajuns are hosting the game at Cajundome in Lafayette, LA. The over/under for this game is set at 148.5 points, and Louisiana-Lafayette is favored by -1.5 against Nicholls in a non-conference matchup.

Nicholls vs. Louisiana-Lafayette Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Nicholls Colonels at Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns
Where: Lafayette at Cajundome
Date: Saturday, November 30th
Betting Odds LOULAF -1.5, NICHLS -110 | LOULAF -110 O/U 148.5

Colonels Preview: Will the Colonels Make it Happen on the Road?

Nicholls Colonels Recent Game/Games

The Colonels fell 70-64 at home to Towson on Wednesday, November 20th. Nicholls entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 134, just under the O/U line of 137.

Nicholls trailed 38-35 at halftime and scored 29 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32. They’ll look to bounce back after this loss.

Colonels Offense Breakdown

The Colonels struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 64 points with a field goal percentage of 41.2% and an effective field goal percentage of 45.1%. They hit only 4 of 18 from beyond the arc, shooting 22.2% from three-point range, and connected on 64.3% of their free throws, going 18 for 28 at the line.

Offensive rebounding was limited, as they grabbed just 6 boards on that end, and they managed only 1 assist as a team. Dylan Williamson was a bright spot, hitting 5 of 7 threes and finishing with 26 points and 4 assists, while Byron Ireland added 24 points, shooting 50% from the field.

Colonels Team Defense

Despite giving up 70 points, Nicholls held their opponent to 41% shooting from the field, including just 22% from beyond the arc, where they hit only 4 of 18 three-point attempts.

The Colonels sent their opponent to the line 28 times, where they converted 18 free throws, shooting 64%. Nicholls also limited second-chance opportunities, allowing just 6 offensive rebounds.

Ragin' Cajuns Preview: Can Louisiana-Lafayette Secure a Home Victory?

Louisiana-Lafayette dropped their latest game on Monday, falling 98-86 at home to UAB. The Ragin' Cajuns were +11.5 point underdogs going into the matchup, and they not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After leading 44-42 at halftime, Louisiana-Lafayette allowed 56 points in the 2nd half while scoring 42. The game’s total points reached 184, surpassing the 157-point O/U line.

Ragin' Cajuns Offense Breakdown

Louisiana-Lafayette put up 86 points in their latest game, shooting 51.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.8%. They hit 58.1% of their two-point attempts and 38.1% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 21 threes. At the free-throw line, they shot 75%, making 12 of 16 attempts.

The Ragin' Cajuns dished out 19 assists and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds. Alejandro Vasquez led the way with 25 points, despite shooting just 22.2% from three-point range. Yaxel Lendeborg was efficient, scoring 20 points on 9 of 12 shooting, including 66.7% from deep.

Ragin' Cajuns Team Defense

Louisiana-Lafayette's defense struggled, giving up 98 points on 51% shooting. They allowed 25 two-pointers on 43 attempts, a 58% success rate for the opposing team.

From beyond the arc, the Ragin' Cajuns gave up 8 threes on 21 attempts, with the other team shooting 38%. They also sent the opponent to the line 16 times, where they hit 12 free throws.

Colonels vs Ragin' Cajuns Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their last five road contests, Nicholls has a 4-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 70 points per game.
Across the Ragin' Cajuns last five home games, the team averaged 61 points per game while allowing 83. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 0-5, while going 0-5 straight-up.
Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Colonels have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
Going back to their last five games as the favorite, the Ragin' Cajuns have a straight up record of 2-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-3.