- Nicholls State (15-14) is a -14.5 point favorite vs Lamar (9-21)
- Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
- Watch the game on ESPN+
The Lamar Cardinals (9-21) visit Stopher Gym to take on the Nicholls State Colonels (15-14) on Mar. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Thibodaux.
Nicholls State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -14.5 (-115).
The Lamar vs. Nicholls State Over/Under is 147.5 total points.
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Lamar vs. Nicholls State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Lamar | +14.5 -105 | O 147.5 -105 | +850 |
| Nicholls State | -14.5 -115 | U 147.5 -115 | -1600 |
Lamar vs Nicholls State Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Nicholls State will win this game with 74.9% confidence.
Lamar vs Nicholls State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Nicholls State will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Lamar and Nicholls State, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Lamar Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Lamar has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 14 games (+7.95 Units / 55% ROI)
- Lamar has hit the Team Total Under in 14 of their last 20 games (+7.10 Units / 31% ROI)
- Lamar has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 9 away games (+6.90 Units / 70% ROI)
- Lamar have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 15 games (+3.50 Units / 21% ROI)
- Lamar have covered the 1H Spread in 3 of their last 4 away games (+1.90 Units / 44% ROI)
Nicholls State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Nicholls State has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 27 games (+8.10 Units / 27% ROI)
- Nicholls State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 19 games (+7.60 Units / 20% ROI)
- Nicholls State has hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 21 games (+7.00 Units / 29% ROI)
- Nicholls State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games (+5.70 Units / 40% ROI)
- Nicholls State has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 9 games at home (+3.20 Units / 9% ROI)
Lamar Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Lamar has gone 14-12 against the spread this college basketball season (+0.8 Units / 0% ROI).
- 6-20 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.05 Units / -7.74% ROI
- 13-14 when betting the Over for -2.4 Units / -8.08% ROI
- 14-13 when betting the Under for -0.3 Units / -1.01% ROI
Nicholls State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Nicholls State has gone 9-15 against the spread this college basketball season (-7.5 Units / 0% ROI).
- 11-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.4 Units / -12.99% ROI
- 9-16 when betting the Over for -8.6 Units / -31.27% ROI
- 16-9 when betting the Under for +6.1 Units / 22.18% ROI
Lamar Offensive Stats & Trends:
Lamar has made 5.2 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4
Lamar has averaged 1.17 points per shot (1,552 points/1,323 shots) this season — tied for 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24
Lamar has averaged 14.4 turnovers per game (332 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 22nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5
Lamar has averaged 67.5 points per game (1,552 points/23 games) this season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8
Nicholls State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Nicholls State is shooting 45% (589/1,300) this season — 4th best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 44%
Nicholls State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.1 (295 assists/ 279 TOs) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 1.0
Nicholls State has averaged 12.5 turnovers per game (677 turnovers/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 13.8
Nicholls State is shooting 53% from inside the arc (322/608) this season — 3rd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 52%
Lamar Defensive Stats & Trends:
Lamar has averaged 22.9 defensive rebounds per game (527 rebounds/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 21.9
Lamar has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (619/1,392) this season — best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 46%
Lamar has allowed 74.8 points per game (1,720 points/23 games) this season — 33rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 69.6
Lamar has allowed an average of 1.24 points per shot (1,720 points/1,392 shots) this season — best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 1.32
Nicholls State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Nicholls State has averaged 22.2 defensive rebounds per game (467 rebounds/21 games) this season — 4th best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 21.9
Nicholls State has averaged 8.9 steals per game (186 steals/21 games) this season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 7.7
Nicholls State has 459 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd most among Southland Teams
Nicholls State has 186 steals this season — 5th fewest among Southland Teams
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