Incarnate Word Cardinals vs Nicholls Colonels Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Nicholls vs Incarnate Word NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in San Antonio.

Nicholls vs Incarnate Word Prediction

Betting on today's Colonels and Cardinals game? Catch the action at McDermott Convocation Center in San Antonio, TX, as the Cardinals hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Southland conference contest is set at 142.5 points, with Incarnate Word being favored by -2.5 at home against Nicholls.

Nicholls vs. Incarnate Word Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Nicholls Colonels at Incarnate Word Cardinals
Where: San Antonio at McDermott Convocation Center
Date: Monday, January 13th
Betting Odds INCAR -2.5, NICHLS +112 | INCAR -137 O/U 142.5

Colonels Preview: Do the Colonels Stand a Chance on the Road?

Nicholls Colonels Recent Game/Games

The Colonels fell to 6-7 on the season after an 80-71 road loss to McNeese State on Saturday, January 11th. Nicholls entered the game as +16.5 point underdogs but managed to keep it closer than expected.

After trailing 39-33 at halftime, the Colonels scored 38 points in the 2nd half but allowed 41. The game’s total points of 151 went over the pre-game line of 141.5.

Colonels Offense Breakdown

Nicholls struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 37.3% overall and 22.2% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.7%, but they made up for it at the free-throw line, hitting 88.5% of their attempts (23/26).

Javohn Garcia led the way with 25 points, shooting 50% from the field, while Robert Brown III added 16 points, also shooting 50%. The Colonels grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and finished with just 6 assists as a team.

Colonels Team Defense

Despite Nicholls holding their opponent to just 37% shooting from the field, they still gave up 80 points. The Colonels allowed 21 two-point baskets on 49 attempts, a 42% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Nicholls limited their opponent to 3 made threes on 15 attempts, a 20% success rate. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 39 times, where they converted 29 free throws at a 74% clip.

Cardinals Preview: Can The Cardinals Secure a Home Victory?

Incarnate Word Cardinals Recent Game/Games

Incarnate Word dropped to 5-7 this season after a 81-76 loss to Houston Christian on Saturday. The Cardinals, who were -1.5 point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points hit 157, surpassing the O/U line of 137.5.

After trailing 41-36 at halftime, Incarnate Word matched Houston Christian with 40 points in the 2nd half, but couldn’t close the gap.

Cardinals Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, Incarnate Word put up 76 points, shooting 53.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.9%. They hit 60% of their two-point attempts and went 4-for-13 from beyond the arc, shooting 30.8% from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they made 10 of 15 attempts, good for 66.7%.

Jordan Pyke led the way with 27 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the floor. Dylan Hayman added 19 points, hitting 8 of 9 shots, while Bryson Dawkins contributed 17 points, connecting on 4 of 8 three-point attempts. Elijah Brooks also chipped in with 15 points and 7 rebounds, along with 4 assists.

Cardinals Team Defense

Incarnate Word's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 54% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 55% of their two-point attempts, going 16/29.

From beyond the arc, their opponents shot 52%, making 11 of 21 three-pointers. Incarnate Word also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 16 for 72%. The Cardinals gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Colonels vs Cardinals Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past three road matchups, Nicholls has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 73 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
Across their ten previous home games, Incarnate Word has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-8 while averaging 67 points per game.
Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Colonels have a strong record vs the spread going 2-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
As the betting favorite, the Cardinals have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Incarnate Word posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.