The Central Arkansas Bears hope to be lousy hosts on Saturday as the Nicholls State Colonels pay a visit to Farris Center on the college basketball betting menu.

Central Arkansas battles the Colonels, currently sitting with a 6-13 mark (1-2 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals bettors, are 0-0 for the Bears and 1-1 for the Colonels.



View Nicholls State vs Central Arkansas Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Bears - Colonels odds would favor the Bears if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Central Arkansas is rated No. 196 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Nicholls State is at No. 322. Mathematical models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 75-66 win for the Bears.



How They Match Up:
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Central Arkansas's No. 43-rated squad against Nicholls State's No. 316-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Central Arkansas rates No. 38 in the country with 7.8 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 258 nationally with 5.3 per match.

Comparing how these foes stack up statistically, Nicholls State owns the country's No. 298-rated mark, allowing 75.7 points per game on the highway. Central Arkansas, on the other hand, rates No. 2 in scoring at home.

In their last action, Nicholls State was a 90-78 loser on the road against Oral Roberts. Nicholls State got 33 points from Fred Hunter en route to a 90-78 loss at the hands of Nicholls State on Thursday at Mabee Center.

In their last action, Central Arkansas was a 70-69 loser at home against Southeastern Louisiana. Central Arkansas suffered a 70-69 loss against Southeastern Louisiana on Thursday, getting 17 points from Robert Crawford in a losing effort at Farris Center.

Next up:
Nicholls State home to Southeastern Louisiana, Saturday, February 9
Central Arkansas at Stephen F. Austin, Thursday, February 7