Northwestern State Demons (6-16) vs. Nicholls State Colonels (11-10)
February 5, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Nicholls State Colonels -7; Over/Under: 143.5
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The Northwestern State Demons and Nicholls State Colonels face off on Monday in a college basketball showdown at Stopher Gym. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Mount Northwestern State vs Nicholls State prediction.
Another Down Season for Northwestern State
It’s another down season for Northwestern State, but they are coming off a victory in the last game. Northwestern State faced off against Texas A&M Commerce and they were able to secure the 70-57. Northwestern State is averaging 70.5 points while their defense is giving up 78.2 points per game. The offense has been fine, but the defense hasn’t made a lot of stops this season. Cliff Davis is having a strong season averaging 14.8 points while shooting 41 percent from the field.
Nicholls Has Won Three Games in a Row
Nicholls has played well heading into this game and they have won three games in a row. In the last game against Houston Christian, Nicholls scored 83 points, and they ended up winning by 10 points. Nicholls State is averaging 74.5 points, while their defense is giving up 75.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 179th, and they are going to need the offense to run up the score here. Jamal West Jr is averaging 16.1 points while shooting 52.8 percent from the field and 26.7 percent from behind the three point line.
Nicholls State Colonels Team Facts
- Nicholls State has won 22 of its last 24 night games at David R. Stopher Gym.
- Each of the last four games between Northwestern State and Nicholls State have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
- Nicholls State has won the first half in each of its last four night games against Northwestern State.
Northwestern State Demons Team Facts
- Northwestern State has lost 10 of its last 11 night games.
- Six of Northwestern State’s last seven road games have produced a total of 149+ points.
- Northwestern State has lost the first half in six of its last seven games at David R. Stopher Gym against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Northwestern State vs Nicholls Betting Prediction
Northwestern State is going to really struggle in this game. Northwestern State’s defense is giving up 78.2 points and they are going to really struggle to defend in this game. Nicholls State is going to have no issue running up the score and that is going to be the difference here as Nicholls State is going to get the job done here. Back Nicholls State to cover the spread here. This is a strong play.
