New Orleans vs Nicholls State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 27

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 -4.5 point favorite vs New Orleans
  • Total (Over/Under): 157.5 points
  • New Orleans / Nicholls State TV channel: ESPN+

Nicholls State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The New Orleans vs. Nicholls State Over/Under is 157.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
New Orleans+4.5 -110O 157.5 -115+165
Nicholls State -4.5 -110U 157.5 -105-200

New Orleans vs Nicholls State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Nicholls State will win this college basketball game with 64.6% 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 56.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • New Orleans has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 18 away games (+12.60 Units / 69% ROI)
  • New Orleans has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 31 games (+9.70 Units / 27% ROI)
  • New Orleans has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 19 away games (+8.35 Units / 38% ROI)
  • New Orleans has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 19 away games (+7.99 Units / 41% ROI)
  • New Orleans has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.80 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Nicholls has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 games at home (+7.55 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Nicholls has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.10 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Nicholls has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+4.40 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Nicholls has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+2.60 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Nicholls have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)

New Orleans Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

New Orleans has a 9-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.15 Units / -14.29% ROI).

  • 7-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +16.1 Units / 69.85% ROI
  • 14-6 when betting the Over for +7.4 Units / 33.64% ROI
  • 6-14 when betting the Under for -9.4 Units / -42.73% ROI

Nicholls State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Nicholls State has a 8-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.1 Units / -19.62% ROI).

  • 7-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.75 Units / -18.23% ROI
  • 11-8 when betting the Over for +2.2 Units / 10.53% ROI
  • 8-11 when betting the Under for -4.1 Units / -19.62% ROI

New Orleans Offensive Stats & Trends:

New Orleans has a 42% free throw rate (505 free throw attempts/1,197 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 35%

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

New Orleans has an eFG% of 47% since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

New Orleans has a TS% of 44% since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Nicholls State Offensive Stats & Trends:

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 shot 37% from three (279/754) last season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 33%

Nicholls State had 21.5 free throw attempts per game last season — 4th best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 21.2

Nicholls State averaged 12.5 turnovers per game (413 turnovers/33 games) last season — 5th highest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 12.5

New Orleans Defensive Stats & Trends:

New Orleans has allowed 81.0 points per game (1,701 points/21 games) this season — highest among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 72.0

New Orleans has allowed 9.4 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 7.3

New Orleans has allowed 81.9 points per game (4,257 points/52 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 70.9

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

Nicholls State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Nicholls State has averaged 18.6 defensive rebounds per game (372 rebounds/20 games) this season — tied for lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Nicholls State has averaged 18.6 defensive rebounds per game (372 rebounds/20 games) this season — lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 22.2

Nicholls State has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (577/1,829) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Nicholls State has forced 15.0 turnovers per game (299 turnovers/20 games) this season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.0


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