College hoops betting interest focuses on the Northwestern State vs Nicholls State battle Wednesday at Prather Coliseum as the Demons look to defend home court and cover the NCAAB point spread.

The Colonels will try to spoil to the party on Wednesday; they are 3-2 ATS against the number this season, while the Demons are 1-0 ATS. Nicholls State is 3-2 on the totals; Northwestern State is 1-0.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 328-rated Nicholls State taking on the No. 155-rated Demons in this contest. The scores prediction computer here indicates a possible 72-62 win for the Demons on Wednesday.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Northwestern State's No. 113-ranked offense, averaging 70.6 PPG, against a Colonels defense that ranks No. 333 at 77.1 PPG. The Demons field goal percentage has averaged 41.9% so far, less than the Colonels marksmen have achieved on the year, 44.2% per game.

Defensively, Nicholls State features the nation's No. 341-rated defense on the road, allowing 82.9 points per game. Northwestern State, meanwhile, comes in at No. 89 nationally in scoring at home.

Last time out for Nicholls State, they were a 78-75 Sportsbook as they battled McNeese State on the road. Nicholls State got 16 points from Sam McBeath en route to a 78-75 victory over McNeese State on Saturday at Burton Coliseum.

Northwestern State lost its last outing, a 79-70 result against Texas-Arlington on February 25. Northwestern State got 20 points from Louis Ellis but lost anyway, 79-70, to Texas-Arlington on Saturday at Texas Hall.

Next up:
Nicholls State home to Southeastern Louisiana, Saturday, March 3
Northwestern State at Stephen F. Austin, Saturday, March 3