- Nicholls State (7-6) is a -5.5 point favorite vs New Orleans (6-6)
- Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
- New Orleans / Nicholls State TV channel: ESPN+
The New Orleans Privateers (6-6) visit David R. Stopher Gymnasium to take on the Nicholls State Colonels (7-6) on Jan. 15. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Thibodaux, LA.
Nicholls State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).
The New Orleans vs. Nicholls State Over/Under is 149.5 total points.
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New Orleans vs. Nicholls State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| New Orleans | +5.5 -115 | O 149.5 -110 | +185 |
| Nicholls State | -5.5 -105 | U 149.5 -110 | -225 |
New Orleans vs Nicholls State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Nicholls State will win this college basketball game with 68.4% 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 New Orleans will cover the spread with 54.6% confidence for today’s game.
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New Orleans Basketball Best Bets Today:
- New Orleans has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 28 games (+7.55 Units / 24% ROI)
- New Orleans has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 28 games (+7.00 Units / 23% ROI)
- New Orleans have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 28 games (+5.45 Units / 17% ROI)
- New Orleans has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.50 Units / 14% ROI)
- New Orleans have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 17 away games (+4.40 Units / 24% ROI)
Nicholls State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Nicholls State has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+4.50 Units / 35% ROI)
- Nicholls State has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)
- Nicholls State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 11 games at home (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)
New Orleans Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
New Orleans has a 5-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.6 Units / 0% ROI).
- 2-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.7 Units / 0% ROI
- 7-5 when betting the Over for +1.5 Units / 0% ROI
- 5-7 when betting the Under for -2.7 Units / 0% ROI
Nicholls State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Nicholls State has a 8-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.5 Units / 0% ROI).
- 4-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.1 Units / 0% ROI
- 6-7 when betting the Over for -1.7 Units / 0% ROI
- 7-6 when betting the Under for +0.4 Units / 0% ROI
New Orleans Offensive Stats & Trends:
New Orleans is shooting 45% (1,229/2,726) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 44%
New Orleans has 22.8 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 20.1
New Orleans has averaged 12.8 turnovers per game (192 turnovers/15 games) this season — 5th highest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 13.0
New Orleans is shooting 74% from the free throw line (254/342) this season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Nicholls State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Nicholls State has an eFG% of 50% this season — 5th lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 49%
Nicholls State has averaged 1.27 points per shot (1,179 points/932 shots) this season — tied for 3rd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 1.22
Nicholls State is shooting 74% from the free throw line (255/345) this season — 3rd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 70%
Nicholls State has an eFG% of 51% since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 51%
New Orleans Defensive Stats & Trends:
New Orleans has 122 steals this season — 5th fewest among Southland Teams
New Orleans has averaged 8.1 steals per game (122 steals/15 games) this season — 4th best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 8.1
New Orleans has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (104/335) this season — 4th best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 32%
New Orleans has forced 15.5 turnovers per game (233 turnovers/15 games) this season — 2nd best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 13.5
Nicholls State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Nicholls State has averaged 24.2 defensive rebounds per game (387 rebounds/16 games) this season — 5th lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 24.0
Nicholls State has 418 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd most among Southland Teams
Nicholls State has averaged 8.9 steals per game (418 steals/47 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 7.6
Nicholls State has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (110/369) this season — 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
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