The Boston University Terriers (6-5) clash with the Nicholls Colonels (5-4) at Case Gym. The game begins at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Nicholls Colonels vs. Boston University Terriers Free Prediction
In the Colonels’ last contest, they blew out the Mississippi College Choctaws, 86-58. Nicholls’ 14.8 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Mississippi College, who had a mark of 27.1. With 28 points on 11-for-16 shooting, Jeremiah Jefferson was the game’s leading scorer.
The Terriers edged the Northeastern Huskies in their last outing, 77-74. Boston University out-rebounded Northeastern. The Terriers had more offensive rebounds (13 vs. eight), defensive rebounds (25 vs. 22) and total rebounds (38 vs. 30). Tyler Scanlon was Boston University’s high scorer with 16 points on 7-for-12 shooting from the field.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Boston University offense. Dating back to last season, Boston University ranks 195th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.0 percent), while the pesky defense of Nicholls has forced the 41st-most turnovers in the nation (22.3 percent).
Nicholls vs. Boston University Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Nicholls ranks 14th in steals per game (9.0) while Boston University ranks 198th (6.8).
The Colonels rank 87th in three pointers attempted per game (24.3) while the Terriers rank 231st (19.7).
Boston University ranks 126th in rebounds allowed per game (33.8) while Nicholls ranks 229th (37.4).
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