Louisiana-Lafayette (1-6) vs Nicholls State (3-4)
Game Info: Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 3:00 pm (Cajundome)
Betting Odds: Louisiana-Lafayette -1.5 / Nicholls State +1.5 --- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Nicholls Colonels and Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Cajundome. Here’s a Nicholls State vs Louisiana-Lafayette Prediction. This article will include a Nicholls State vs Louisiana-Lafayette Pick.
Nicholls Colonels Betting Preview
The Nicholls Colonels lost to Cincinnati and Towson, and they play SE Louisiana, New Orleans, and Gonzaga next. The Nicholls Colonels are averaging 70.6 points on 40.8 percent shooting and allowing 65 points on 37.2 percent shooting. Byron Ireland is averaging 11.5 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Robert Brown III is averaging 10.9 points and 3 rebounds. Jamal West Jr. is dishing 1.1 assists and Ike Cornish is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Nicholls Colonels are shooting 32.3 percent from beyond the arc and 58.8 percent from the free throw line. The Nicholls Colonels are allowing 27.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.9 rebounds per game.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Betting Preview
The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns lost to George Washington and UAB, and they play LA Tech, SE Louisiana, and Lamar next. The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns are averaging 69 points on 42 percent shooting and allowing 82.7 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Christian Wright is averaging 12.1 points and 2.1 assists, while Mostapha El Moutaouakkil is averaging 11.6 points and 3.9 rebounds. Kentrell Garnett is dishing 2.9 assists and Koron Davis is grabbing 1.7 rebounds. The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns are shooting 32 percent from beyond the arc and 69.2 percent from the free throw line. The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 26.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Nicholls State Colonels will win
- Louisiana has lost seven of its last eight games.
Matchup/League Facts
- Louisiana ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (42.7%).
- Louisiana ranks 355th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (29.1).
- Nicholls State ranks 26th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (37.2%).
- Nicholls State ranks T33rd among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (41.6).
Nicholls State vs Louisiana-Lafayette Prediction
The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns I guess are the better team on paper, but they have just one win on the season and are 0-6 ATS. Louisiana hasn't shown much effort on the defensive side and lacks the scoring depth to scare opponents. The Nicholls Colonels haven't beaten anybody worth mentioning, but at least they're winning games, and they've been decent defensively. I'm not excited about this game overall, but there's no way I'm laying points with the Ragin' Cajuns. Give me Nicholls and the bucket.
Randy’s Pick Nicholls State +1.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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