- Nicholls State is a -6.5 point favorite vs Lamar
- Total (Over/Under): 139.5 points
- Lamar / Nicholls State TV channel: ESPN+
The Lamar Cardinals visit David R. Stopher Gymnasium to take on the Nicholls State Colonels on Jan. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Thibodaux, LA.
Nicholls State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-105).
The Lamar vs. Nicholls State Over/Under is 139.5 total points.
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Lamar vs. Nicholls State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Lamar vs Nicholls State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Nicholls State will win this college basketball game with 62.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Lamar vs Nicholls State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Nicholls State will cover the spread with 55.1% confidence for today’s game.
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Lamar Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Lamar have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 17 away games (+10.80 Units / 58% ROI)
- Lamar has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 31 games (+10.00 Units / 29% ROI)
- Lamar has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 17 away games (+4.10 Units / 21% ROI)
- Lamar have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 17 away games (+4.10 Units / 21% ROI)
- Lamar has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.55 Units / 6% ROI)
Nicholls State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Nicholls has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 13 games at home (+9.50 Units / 30% ROI)
- Nicholls has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.25 Units / 22% ROI)
- Nicholls have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
- Nicholls has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+4.45 Units / 30% ROI)
- Nicholls has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 games at home (+3.65 Units / 14% ROI)
Lamar Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Lamar has a 7-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.7 Units / -4.27% ROI).
- 7-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.2 Units / -9.76% ROI
- 6-9 when betting the Over for -3.9 Units / -23.64% ROI
- 9-6 when betting the Under for +2.4 Units / 14.55% ROI
Nicholls State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Nicholls State has a 8-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- 7-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -4.48% ROI
- 10-6 when betting the Over for +3.4 Units / 19.32% ROI
- 6-10 when betting the Under for -5 Units / -28.41% ROI
Lamar Offensive Stats & Trends:
Nicholls State has made 9.8 three-pointers per game this season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 7.8
Nicholls State has made 9.8 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 49th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 8.0
Nicholls State had an eFG% of 52% last season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 49%
Nicholls State has averaged 11.7 turnovers per game (199 turnovers/17 games) this season — 5th best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 11.7
Nicholls State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Lamar averaged 16.4 assists per game (493 assists/30 games) last season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 13.2
Lamar has made 6.8 three-pointers per game this season — 5th lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 7.8
Lamar has 929 offensive rebounds since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Southland Teams
Lamar shot 73% from the free throw line (458/623) last season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 71%
Lamar Defensive Stats & Trends:
Nicholls State has made 9.8 three-pointers per game this season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 7.8
Nicholls State has made 9.8 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 49th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 8.0
Nicholls State had an eFG% of 52% last season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 49%
Nicholls State has averaged 11.7 turnovers per game (199 turnovers/17 games) this season — 5th best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 11.7
Nicholls State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Lamar averaged 16.4 assists per game (493 assists/30 games) last season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 13.2
Lamar has made 6.8 three-pointers per game this season — 5th lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 7.8
Lamar has 929 offensive rebounds since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Southland Teams
Lamar shot 73% from the free throw line (458/623) last season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 71%
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