Nicholls State Colonels vs SMU Mustangs Point Spread Picks

SMU was disappointed not getting a berth in the NCAA Tournament and now the Mustangs have to get motivated to play in the NIT, which could be a difficult task especially needing to cover a big point spread in tonight's matchup. SMU is only 3-5 ATS its last eight games and comes off a 70-63 loss to Memphis in the American Athletic Conference tournament semifinals on Saturday. Nicholls State has won eight of its last 10 games and the Colonels are 21-11 straight up on the season while averaging 79.1 points and 47.3 percent from the field. Nicholls is 5-2 ATS following a loss and SMU is 1-4 ATS its last five versus teams with winning records. Ty Gordon leads the Colonels with a 21.6 scoring average and hits 36.8 percent from beyond the arc. The Colonels have plenty of offense to keep this one close. Play Nicholls State.