- Nicholls State (14-13) is a -5.5 point favorite vs New Orleans (8-18)
- Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
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The Nicholls State Colonels (14-13) visit Lakefront Arena to take on the New Orleans Privateers (8-18) on Feb. 23. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in New Orleans.
Nicholls State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).
The Nicholls State vs. New Orleans Over/Under is 154.5 total points.
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Nicholls State vs. New Orleans Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Nicholls State | -5.5 -110 | O 154.5 -110 | -225 |
| New Orleans | +5.5 -110 | U 154.5 -110 | +180 |
Nicholls State vs New Orleans Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Nicholls State will win this game with 61.9% confidence.
Nicholls State vs New Orleans Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Nicholls State will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Nicholls State and New Orleans, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Nicholls State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Nicholls State has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 25 games (+8.20 Units / 30% ROI)
- Nicholls State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 11 games (+7.90 Units / 65% ROI)
- Nicholls State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 19 games (+7.60 Units / 20% ROI)
- Nicholls State has hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 21 games (+7.00 Units / 29% ROI)
New Orleans Basketball Best Bets Today:
- New Orleans has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+9.00 Units / 26% ROI)
- New Orleans has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 24 games (+8.90 Units / 32% ROI)
- New Orleans has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 14 games (+5.60 Units / 36% ROI)
- New Orleans have covered the Spread in their last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 91% ROI)
Nicholls State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Nicholls State has gone 9-13 against the spread this college basketball season (-5.3 Units / 0% ROI).
- 10-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.2 Units / -12.89% ROI
- 8-15 when betting the Over for -8.5 Units / -33.6% ROI
- 15-8 when betting the Under for +6.2 Units / 24.51% ROI
New Orleans Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
New Orleans has gone 10-14 against the spread this college basketball season (-5.4 Units / -20.45% ROI).
- 6-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.05 Units / -13.5% ROI
- 14-9 when betting the Over for +4.1 Units / 15.53% ROI
- 9-14 when betting the Under for -6.4 Units / -24.24% ROI
Nicholls State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Nicholls State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.1 (295 assists/ 279 TOs) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 1.0
Nicholls State has averaged 12.5 turnovers per game (677 turnovers/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 13.8
Nicholls State has a 24% free throw rate (819 free throw attempts/3,471 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 31%
Nicholls State has an eFG% of 53% since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 51%
New Orleans Offensive Stats & Trends:
New Orleans is shooting 46% (534/1,164) this season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 44%
New Orleans has an eFG% of 52% this season — 5th lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 51%
New Orleans has averaged 1.28 points per shot (1,494 points/1,164 shots) this season — tied for 3rd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 1.23
New Orleans has averaged 1.29 points per shot (3,963 points/3,075 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 1.23
Nicholls State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Nicholls State has averaged 22.2 defensive rebounds per game (467 rebounds/21 games) this season — 4th best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 21.9
Nicholls State has averaged 8.9 steals per game (186 steals/21 games) this season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 7.7
Nicholls State has averaged 8.5 steals per game (459 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 7.5
Nicholls State has 186 steals this season — 5th fewest among Southland Teams
New Orleans Defensive Stats & Trends:
New Orleans has averaged 7.4 steals per game (390 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 7.5
New Orleans has averaged 23.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,263 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 22.9
New Orleans has forced 14.7 turnovers per game (780 turnovers/53 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 14.1
New Orleans has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (1,446/3,220) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 46%
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