New Orleans vs Nicholls State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 7

Baylor guard Dale Bonner, bottom and Nicholls State guard Micah Thomas, above, tangle for the loose ball in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
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  • Nicholls State is a -11.5 point favorite vs New Orleans
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • New Orleans / Nicholls State TV channel: ESPN+

The New Orleans Privateers visit David R. Stopher Gymnasium to take on the Nicholls State Colonels on Dec. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Thibodaux, LA.

Nicholls State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-110).

The New Orleans vs. Nicholls State Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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New Orleans vs. Nicholls State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
New Orleans+11.5 -110O 147.5 -115+550
Nicholls State -11.5 -110U 147.5 -105-800

New Orleans vs Nicholls State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Nicholls State will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

New Orleans vs Nicholls State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Nicholls State will cover the spread with 57.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • New Orleans has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.80 Units / 17% ROI)
  • New Orleans have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 19 away games (+3.02 Units / 14% ROI)
  • New Orleans has hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 16 away games (+2.90 Units / 18% ROI)
  • New Orleans has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 19 away games (+0.40 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Nicholls State has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 30 games (+7.20 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Nicholls State have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 30 games (+5.90 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Nicholls State has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Nicholls State has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.30 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Nicholls State have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.15 Units / 14% ROI)

New Orleans Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

New Orleans has a 5-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.8 Units / 36.84% ROI).

  • 3-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +11 Units / 135.8% ROI
  • 4-3 when betting the Over for +0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI
  • 3-4 when betting the Under for -1.4 Units / -18.18% ROI

Nicholls State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Nicholls State has a 3-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.3 Units / -3.9% ROI).

  • 3-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.75 Units / -8.72% ROI
  • 2-5 when betting the Over for -3.5 Units / -45.45% ROI
  • 5-2 when betting the Under for +2.8 Units / 36.36% ROI

New Orleans Offensive Stats & Trends:

New Orleans had an eFG% of 46% last season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

New Orleans had a TS% of 43% last season — 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

New Orleans made 5.4 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

New Orleans had 23.6 free throw attempts per game last season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 21.2

Nicholls State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Nicholls State shot 45% (830/1,856) last season — 3rd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 44%

Nicholls State averaged 1.32 points per shot (2,456 points/1,856 shots) last season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Nicholls State averaged 38% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (711 free throw attempts/1,856 field goal attempts) last season — tied for 20th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Nicholls State had a TS% of 48% last season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 46%

New Orleans Defensive Stats & Trends:

New Orleans averaged 22.3 defensive rebounds per game (691 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

New Orleans stole the ball 243 times last season — 4th most among Southland Teams

New Orleans averaged 7.8 steals per game (243 steals/31 games) last season — 4th best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 7.5

New Orleans allowed an average of 1.30 points per shot (2,443 points/1,879 shots) last season — tied for 7th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Nicholls State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Nicholls State averaged 24.0 defensive rebounds per game (793 rebounds/33 games) last season — 5th lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 23.3

Nicholls State allowed an average of 1.24 points per shot (2,439 points/1,966 shots) last season — tied for 2nd best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 1.27

Nicholls State stole the ball 222 times last season — 5th most among Southland Teams

Nicholls State allowed 6.6 made three-pointers per game last season — 4th best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 7.2


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