Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our New Orleans vs Nicholls NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Thibodaux.
New Orleans vs Nicholls Prediction
The Privateers and Colonels are set to face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Colonels will host 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 vs. Nicholls Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: New Orleans Privateers at Nicholls Colonels
- Where: Thibodaux at Stopher Gymnasium
- Date: Saturday, December 7th
- Betting Odds NICHLS -11.5, NO +462 | NICHLS -770 O/U 145.5
Privateers Preview: Is a Road Win Possible for the Privateers?
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, November 27th. Despite being heavy underdogs at +37.5, New Orleans managed to cover the spread.
New Orleans trailed 50-23 at halftime but put up a better fight in the 2nd half, scoring 37 points while allowing 41. The total points for the game went over the 150-point line, finishing at 151.
Privateers Offense Breakdown
In their latest game, New Orleans put up 60 points, shooting 40.6% from the field. They were especially effective from beyond the arc, hitting 46.9% of their threes, while struggling inside, shooting just 34.4% on twos. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.1%.
Jayden Nunn led the way with 23 points, connecting on 7 of 10 threes. Dae Dae Hunter and Cedquavious Hunter each hit 6 of 10 from deep, finishing with 18 points apiece. Norchad Omier grabbed 13 rebounds, adding 12 points in the effort.
Privateers Team Defense
New Orleans struggled defensively, giving up 91 points on 48% shooting from the field. The Privateers allowed 35 made field goals on 72 attempts.
They also gave up 15 threes on 37 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 40% from beyond the arc. The other team also went 6/7 from the free-throw line, shooting 85%.
Colonels Preview: Can Nicholls Live Up to the Hype at Home?
Nicholls Colonels Recent Game/Games
Nicholls improved to 3-4 on the season with a 67-64 win over Southeastern Louisiana on Thursday. The Colonels, who were -3 favorites, pushed against the spread. The total points (131) fell short of the 139.5 O/U line.
Nicholls led 28-27 at halftime and scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37.
Colonels Offense Breakdown
Nicholls struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 4 of 24 threes for a 16.7% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 41.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 45.2%.
Inside the arc, the Colonels connected on 57.9% of their two-point attempts, and they grabbed 7 offensive rebounds. Sam Hines Jr. and Jamal West Jr. both recorded double-doubles, with Hines adding 11 rebounds and 4 assists to his 13 points.
Colonels Team Defense
Despite giving up 64 points, Nicholls held their opponent to just 41% shooting from the field, including a tough night from beyond the arc, where they shot only 16% (4/24) on threes.
At the free-throw line, the opponent went 11/18, shooting 61%. Nicholls also limited second-chance opportunities, allowing just 7 offensive rebounds.
Privateers vs Colonels Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last ten road contests, the Privateers offense has averaged 68 points per game while allowing an average of 77. New Orleans posted an overall record of 3-7 while going 6-4 ATS.
- Although Nicholls has a straight up record of 6-4 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 8-2. The team averaged 72 points per game in these games.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Privateers have a straight up record of 3-7 and an ATS mark of 6-4.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Colonels have a straight up record of 9-1. But, their mark vs the spread was just 8-1-1.
New Orleans vs Nicholls Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: New Orleans +11.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.