Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Towson vs Nicholls NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Thibodaux.
Towson vs Nicholls Prediction
Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tigers and Colonels. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Colonels at Stopher Gymnasium in Thibodaux, LA. Get ready to place your bets! Towson is favored by -2.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 137.5 points.
Towson vs. Nicholls Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Towson Tigers at Nicholls Colonels
- Where: Thibodaux at Stopher Gymnasium
- Date: Wednesday, November 20th
- Betting Odds TOWS -2.5, TOWS -139 | NICHLS +115 O/U 137.5
Tigers Preview: Will Towson Shock Everyone at Stopher Gymnasium?
Towson Tigers Recent Game/Games
On Saturday, November 16th, Towson picked up a 67-63 win over James Madison at home. The Tigers were favored by 2 points going into the game and managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 130, which was under the O/U line of 137.5.
Towson trailed 36-31 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Dukes 36-27 to secure the win.
Tigers Offense Breakdown
In their last game, the Towson Tigers put up 67 points, shooting 43.6% from the field and 42.9% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 21 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.9%, and they connected on 76.9% of their free throws, going 10 for 13 from the line.
Dylan Williamson led the way with 22 points, shooting 66.7% overall and from three, hitting 4 of 6 from deep. Mark Freeman added 20 points, making 3 of 6 threes, while Xavier Brown contributed 16 points, connecting on 4 of 10 from downtown.
Tigers Team Defense
Despite Towson's defensive efforts, they couldn't keep their opponent from scoring 63 points. The Tigers allowed 24 field goals on 55 attempts, resulting in a 43% shooting performance.
From beyond the arc, Towson's defense gave up 9 three-pointers on 21 attempts, with the opponent shooting 42% from deep. They also sent the other team to the line 13 times, where they converted 10 free throws.
Colonels Preview: Can the Colonels Please their Home Crowd?
Nicholls Colonels Recent Game
The Colonels faced a tough challenge on Friday, November 15th, as they went on the road to take on Cincinnati. Entering the game as +27.5 point underdogs, Nicholls not only lost 86-49 but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points came in at 135, falling short of the O/U line of 146.5.
Nicholls found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 42-22 at halftime. Things didn’t improve much in the second half, as they were outscored 44-27 by the Bearcats.
Colonels Offense Breakdown
Nicholls struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 49 points while shooting 30.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 33.3%, and they hit only 4 of 18 three-point attempts (22.2%).
At the free-throw line, the Colonels connected on just 3 of 7 attempts (42.9%). They did manage to grab 17 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists in the game.
Colonels Team Defense
The Colonels struggled defensively, giving up 86 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 54% from the field. They particularly had trouble inside, where they allowed 64% shooting on two-point attempts.
From beyond the arc, Nicholls gave up 11 threes on 27 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the line 14 times, where they made 9 free throws.
Tigers vs Colonels Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Towson has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 59 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
- When looking at their past three home matchups, Nicholls has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 64 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- Looking back on the team's last three games as the underdog, the Colonels have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-1.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Towson has an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 8-2 straight up.
Towson vs Nicholls Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Nicholls +2.5 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.