Nicholls State vs Northwestern State Prediction 2/10/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Northwestern State (10-13) vs. Nicholls State (15-9)
February 10, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Nicholls State -6.5; Over/Under: 137
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The Northwestern State Demons and Nicholls Colonels meet Monday in college basketball action at the David R. Stopher Gymnasium. Here’s a Nicholls State vs Northwestern State Prediction. This article will include a Nicholls State vs Northwestern State Pick.
Northwestern State Demons Betting Preview
The Northwestern State Demons beat Grande Valley, lost to McNeese, and they play Stephen F. Austin, Lamar, and New Orleans next. The Northwestern State Demons are averaging 66.7 points on 42.3 percent shooting and allowing 69.8 points on 42.8 percent shooting. Addison Patterson is averaging 12.9 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Micah Thomas is averaging 10.5 points and 2.1 rebounds. Jon Sanders II is grabbing 2.6 rebounds and Love Bettis is dishing 1.8 assists. The Northwestern State Demons are shooting 32.6 percent from beyond the arc and 70 percent from the free throw line. The Northwestern State Demons are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.7 rebounds per game.
Nicholls Colonels Betting Preview
The Nicholls Colonels beat Houston Christian and East Texas A&M, and they play SE Louisiana, New Orleans, and Grande Valley next. The Nicholls Colonels are averaging 74.3 points on 43.1 percent shooting and allowing 69.3 points on 41.4 percent shooting. Byron Ireland is averaging 12.7 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Robert Brown III is averaging 12.5 points and 3.1 rebounds. Jamal West Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Michael Gray Jr. is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Nicholls Colonels are shooting 33.6 percent from beyond the arc and 70.1 percent from the free throw line. The Nicholls Colonels are allowing 28.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Nicholls State Colonels will win
- Nicholls State has won each of its last 12 night games against the Southland Conference.
- Northwestern State has lost each of its last 10 Monday road games against the Southland Conference.
- Nicholls State has won the first half in five of its last six night games against Northwestern State.
Why the Northwestern State Demons will win
- Northwestern State has won each of its last three night games following a road loss.
- Nicholls State has lost the first half in four of its last five games against the Southland Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Nicholls State’s last seven night games has produced a total of 140+ points.
- Each of Northwestern State’s last four road games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 128 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Nicholls State ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (28.5%).
- Nicholls State ranks 31st among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (6.2).
- Northwestern State ranks 38th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (4.7).
Nicholls State vs Northwestern State Injury Report
Neither Nicholls nor Northwestern State have a player listed on its injury report.
Nicholls State vs Northwestern State Prediction
The Northwestern State Demons beat Nicholls last month, so they’ll have some confidence entering this contest. However, Northwestern State has lost three of its last four games and has failed to score 60 or more points in four of its last five games. The Nicholls Colonels are 4-0 SU and ATS in their last four games, and they’re 13-6-2 ATS on the season. The favorite has covered nine of the last 10 games between Northwestern State and Nicholls. Northwestern State has no chance on the road if the offense doesn’t get out of this hole. I’ll lay the points with the Nicholls Colonels at home.
