South Alabama vs Nicholls State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 8

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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 -5.5 point favorite vs South Alabama
  • Total (Over/Under): 151.5 points
  • South Alabama / Nicholls State TV channel: ESPN+

The South Alabama Jaguars visit David R. Stopher Gymnasium to take on the Nicholls State Colonels on Nov. 8. 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 (-110).

The South Alabama vs. Nicholls State Over/Under is 151.5 total points.

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South Alabama vs. Nicholls State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
South Alabama+5.5 -110O 151.5 -110+185
Nicholls State -5.5 -110U 151.5 -110-225

South Alabama vs Nicholls State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Nicholls State will win this college basketball game with 76.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

South Alabama vs Nicholls State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts South Alabama will cover the spread with 52.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • South Alabama has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.25 Units / 20% ROI)
  • South Alabama has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games (+2.50 Units / 16% ROI)
  • South Alabama has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 3 of their last 4 away games (+1.85 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Nicholls State have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 31 games (+10.00 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Nicholls State has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 28 games (+9.40 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Nicholls State have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 11 games at home (+6.65 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Nicholls State has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.35 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Nicholls State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+3.05 Units / 14% ROI)

South Alabama Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Alabama has a 0-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.2 Units / -100% ROI
  • 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
  • 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI

Nicholls State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Nicholls State has a 1-0 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).

  • 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -100% ROI
  • 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
  • 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI

South Alabama Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Alabama averaged 6.8 offensive rebounds per game (211 rebounds/31 games) last season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 10.0

South Alabama averaged 6.8 offensive rebounds per game (211 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

South Alabama averaged 10.7 assists per game (332 assists/31 games) last season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

South Alabama averaged 1.26 points per shot (2,288 points/1,823 shots) last season — tied for 4th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.23

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%

South Alabama Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Alabama averaged 23.5 defensive rebounds per game (730 rebounds/31 games) last season — 5th lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.6

South Alabama averaged 6.8 steals per game (210 steals/31 games) last season — 5th lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.2

South Alabama allowed opponents to shoot 45% (845/1,884) last season — tied for 3rd highest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 43%

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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