Northwestern State vs Nicholls State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 5

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 -8.5 point favorite vs Northwestern State
  • Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
  • Northwestern State / Nicholls State TV channel: ESPN+

The Northwestern State Demons visit David R. Stopher Gymnasium to take on the Nicholls State Colonels on Jan. 5. 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 -8.5 (-110).

The Northwestern State vs. Nicholls State Over/Under is 143.5 total points.

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Northwestern State vs. Nicholls State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Northwestern State vs Nicholls State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Nicholls State will win this college basketball game with 77.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Northwestern State vs Nicholls State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Nicholls State will cover the spread with 65.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Northwestern State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+2.10 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Northwestern State has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 31 games (+0.60 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Northwestern State have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 17 away games (+0.20 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Nicholls has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 32 games (+10.45 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Nicholls has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 12 games at home (+8.50 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Nicholls have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Nicholls has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 12 games at home (+5.60 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Nicholls has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 12 games at home (+2.65 Units / 11% ROI)

Northwestern State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northwestern State has a 6-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 2-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.25 Units / -52.08% ROI
  • 8-4 when betting the Over for +3.6 Units / 27.27% ROI
  • 4-8 when betting the Under for -4.8 Units / -36.36% ROI

Nicholls State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Nicholls State has a 7-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI).

  • 5-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.1 Units / -12.88% ROI
  • 7-6 when betting the Over for +0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI
  • 6-7 when betting the Under for -1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI

Northwestern State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern State has averaged 8.1 offensive rebounds per game (114 rebounds/14 games) this season — lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 10.4

Northwestern State averaged 10.7 offensive rebounds per game (309 rebounds/29 games) last season — 4th best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Northwestern State has made 6.9 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 4th lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 7.9

Northwestern State has averaged 8.1 offensive rebounds per game (114 rebounds/14 games) this season — tied for 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.0

Nicholls State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Nicholls State has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (529/1,702) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Nicholls State has averaged 10.1 steals per game (142 steals/14 games) this season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Nicholls State allowed opponents to shoot 43% (851/1,966) last season — 3rd best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 44%

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

Northwestern State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern State has averaged 8.1 offensive rebounds per game (114 rebounds/14 games) this season — lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 10.4

Northwestern State averaged 10.7 offensive rebounds per game (309 rebounds/29 games) last season — 4th best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Northwestern State has made 6.9 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 4th lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 7.9

Northwestern State has averaged 8.1 offensive rebounds per game (114 rebounds/14 games) this season — tied for 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.0

Nicholls State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Nicholls State has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (529/1,702) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Nicholls State has averaged 10.1 steals per game (142 steals/14 games) this season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Nicholls State allowed opponents to shoot 43% (851/1,966) last season — 3rd best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 44%

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


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