Cincinnati vs Nicholls State Prediction 11-15-24 College Basketball Picks
Nicholls State (2-2) vs. Cincinnati (2-0)
November 15, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Cincinnati -22.5; Over/Under: +144.5
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The Nicholls Colonels and Cincinnati Bearcats meet Friday in college basketball action at the Fifth Third Arena. Here’s a Cincinnati vs Nicholls State Prediction. This article will include a Cincinnati vs Nicholls State Pick.
Nicholls Colonels Betting Preview
The Nicholls Colonels recently lost to South Alabama, beat Northern Kentucky, and they play Towson and Louisiana next. The Nicholls Colonels are averaging 75.5 points on 40.9 percent shooting and allowing 66 points on 35.8 percent shooting. Robert Brown III is averaging 16.7 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Ike Cornish is averaging 16 points and 4.5 rebounds. Jamal West Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Brian Myles is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Nicholls Colonels are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 58.1 percent from the free throw line. The Nicholls Colonels are allowing 23.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.5 rebounds per game.
Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Preview
The Cincinnati Bearcats beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Morehead State, and they play Northern Kentucky and Georgia Tech next. The Cincinnati Bearcats are averaging 96 points on 59.1 percent shooting and allowing 55 points on 34.8 percent shooting. Simas Lukosius is averaging 17 points and 5 assists, while Dan Skillings Jr. is averaging 17 points and 11 rebounds. Jizzle James is the third double-digit scorer and Dillon Mitchell is grabbing 8.5 rebounds. The Cincinnati Bearcats are shooting 45 percent from beyond the arc and 63.2 percent from the free throw line. The Cincinnati Bearcats are allowing 27.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38 rebounds per game.
Why the Cincinnati Bearcats will win
- Cincinnati has won each of its last 21 night games against non-conference opponents at Fifth Third Arena.
- Nicholls State has lost four of its last five night games against non-conference opponents.
- Cincinnati has won the first half in each of its last eight night games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Nicholls State’s last six Friday games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
- Four of Cincinnati’s last five home games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Cincinnati ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for assist-to-turnover ratio this season (3.46).
- Cincinnati ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (59.1%).
- Nicholls State ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (46.3).
- Nicholls State ranks 27th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (23.4%).
Cincinnati vs Nicholls State Prediction
The Nicholls Colonels already have four games under their belt and there’s an advantage in there as it’s been plenty of time to build some chemistry. The problem is, I don’t believe Nicholls has the offense horses to hang around. The Cincinnati Bearcats have built a reputation for defensive and physical play, but the bucket-getters are on this year’s squad, adding balance for a change. Cincinnati is dangerous. I’ll lay the points with Cincinnati.
