NICHOLLS ST COLONELS @ UAB BLAZERS

Nicholls’ opener showed unusual scoring depth

Five Colonels scored in double figures, and all 13 Nicholls players who appeared scored at least four points. The 110-point performance came against an NAIA opponent, so its translation to UAB is untested.

UAB needs a cleaner night with the ball

UAB committed 14 turnovers in its opener, while Nicholls recorded 16 steals in its first game; their ability to reproduce those figures against each other is untested.

UAB’s scoring was not concentrated in one player

Five Blazers reached double figures against McNeese, with Elijah Duval leading UAB with 15 points and five assists.

A fresh setting for UAB’s home opener

UAB’s home opener is its first men’s basketball game at Bartow Arena following a reported $15.4 million renovation.

Availability details remain unclear

The official matchup preview does not identify injuries or confirm starting lineups for either team.

Pick Ideas

Angles drawn from the matchup analysis above and refreshed as the news changes. They are a separate read from the LineCrush pick for this matchup, so the two can land on different sides.

Nicholls plus the points

A small lean is Nicholls +13.5 where available, based on one model projecting a narrower margin; this is not a moneyline recommendation.

Consider the under at the higher total

Consider the under at 156 or better; listed market totals are around 155.5–156, so shop the number.