The Cowboys will try to cover the spread at Burton Coliseum on Saturday when they get a visit from the Nicholls State Colonels in college basketball action.

Supporters of the Colonels have watched them go 9-17 and 3-2 ATS on the year, while the Cowboys are at 15-11 and 1-0 ATS. In totals betting, the Cowboys are 0-1, while the Colonels have a 3-2 mark.



View Nicholls State vs McNeese State Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Cowboys sit at No. 80 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Colonels sit at No. 328 on the same chart. The computers running our scores simulations have concluded that the Cowboys will win this game 71-59.



How They Match Up:
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature McNeese State's No. 99-rated squad against Nicholls State's No. 315-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, McNeese State rates No. 301 in the country with 4.8 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 120 nationally with 6.7 per match.

Defensively, Nicholls State features the nation's No. 341-rated defense on the road, allowing 83.5 points per game. McNeese State, meanwhile, comes in at No. 185 nationally in scoring at home.

Nicholls State was an 80-70 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against Central Arkansas. Nicholls State earned an 80-70 victory over Central Arkansas on Wednesday, getting 22 points from Dantrell Thomas at Stopher Gym.

Last time out for McNeese State, they were a 93-89 loser as they battled Texas-Arlington at home. McNeese State suffered a 93-89 loss against Texas-Arlington on Wednesday, getting 20 points from Jeremie Mitchell in a losing effort at Burton Coliseum.

Next up:
Nicholls State at Northwestern State, Wednesday, February 29
McNeese State at Southeastern Louisiana, Wednesday, February 29