Nicholls State vs Kentucky Prediction 11/4/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Nicholls State vs Kentucky Prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, November 4^th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Kentucky Wildcats Preview

The Kentucky Wildcats finished last season a 24-12 record and were placed 6th in the SEC with a 10-8 conference record. The Wildcats were 18-17-1 against the spread, and 18-17-1 in over/under, having a 15-3 home record and a 4-6 away record.

Offensively last season, Kentucky scored 84.4 points per game, which ranked 7th in the nation, while defensively, they allowed 77.2 points per game (315th). The Wildcats shot with 48.2% from the field (27th), and with 37.5% from beyond the arc (28th). They shot with 73.1% from the free throw line (135th), and grabbed 38.0 rebounds per game (237th), while dishing out 16.9 assists per game (20th) and committing 10.9 turnovers per game (98th).

Otega Oweh led Kentucky in scoring last season, with an average of 16.2 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists. Jaxson Robinson followed with 13.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game, while Koby Brea added 11.6 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game.

Nicholls State Colonels Preview

The Nicholls State Colonels finished last season a 20-13 record and were placed 3rd in the Southland with a 13-7 conference record. The Colonels were 17-11-2 against the spread, and 13-16-1 in over/under, having a 11-4 home record and an 8-8 away record.

Offensively last season, Nicholls State scored 74.0 points per game, which ranked 167th in the nation, while defensively, they allowed 69.6 points per game (93rd). The Colonels shot with 42.8% from the field (285th), and with 34.6% from beyond the arc (149th). They shot with 68.5% from the free throw line (303rd), and grabbed 37.8 rebounds per game (67th), while dishing out 11.3 assists per game (333rd) and committing 10.6 turnovers per game (71st).

Rob Brown led Nicholls State in scoring last season, with an average of 13.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.0 assists. Jamal West followed with 12.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game, while Byron Ireland and Mike Gray added 11.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game and 11.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game.

Nicholls State Colonels @ Kentucky Wildcats Betting Trends: November 4, 2025

Why the Kentucky Wildcats will win

• Kentucky has won each of its last 14 night games against non-Conference opponents at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.
• Nicholls State has lost 18 of its last 22 night games against non-Conference opponents.
• Kentucky has won the first half in each of its last 14 night games against non-Conference opponents at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.

Why the Nicholls State Colonels will win

• Nicholls State has won the first half in eight of its last nine games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Nicholls State’s last seven night games have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
• Eleven of Kentucky’s last 12 night games against non-Conference opponents at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center have produced a total of 155+ points.

Nicholls State vs Kentucky Prediction

In this Nicholls State vs Kentucky Prediction, Kentucky is coming as -30.5 home favorites, with the total set at 153 points. Kentucky was the better team last season, having a better overall record and were extremely strong at home with a 15-3 record. The Wildcats had the 7^th-best offense in the country and were 20^th-best in assists made and their offense is no match for Nicholls State. Take Kentucky to win this one comfortable in front of their home crowd.