Thursday’s game between the Nicholls State Colonels (4-4, 0-0 Southland) and the SE Louisiana Lions (4-4, 0-0 Southland) at David R. Stopher Gymnasium has a projected final score of 72-68 based on our computer prediction, with Nicholls State taking home the win. Tipoff is at 7:30 PM ET on December 5.

According to our computer prediction, Nicholls State projects to cover the 2.5-point spread in its matchup versus SE Louisiana. The total is currently listed at 139.5, and the two sides are projected to exceed it.

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Nicholls State vs. SE Louisiana Game Info & Odds

• Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Thibodaux, Louisiana
• Venue: David R. Stopher Gymnasium
• Line: Nicholls State -2.5
• Point total: 139.5
• Moneyline (to win): Nicholls State -160, SE Louisiana +130

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Nicholls State vs. SE Louisiana Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Nicholls State 72, SE Louisiana 68

Spread & Total Prediction for Nicholls State vs. SE Louisiana

• Pick ATS: Nicholls State (-2.5)
• Pick OU: Over (139.5)

Nicholls State is 3-3-0 against the spread this season compared to SE Louisiana’s 6-1-0 ATS record. The Colonels are 2-4-0 and the Lions are 2-5-0 in terms of hitting the over. The teams score 142.4 points per game, 2.9 more points than this matchup’s total.

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Nicholls State Performance Insights

• The Colonels have a +40 scoring differential, topping opponents by five points per game. They’re putting up 71.3 points per game to rank 269th in college basketball and are allowing 66.3 per contest to rank 75th in college basketball.
• Nicholls State grabs 34.8 rebounds per game (114th in college basketball) compared to the 33.9 of its opponents.
• Nicholls State hits 8 three-pointers per game (170th in college basketball) at a 33.7% rate (185th in college basketball), compared to the 7 its opponents make while shooting 26.8% from beyond the arc.
• The Colonels rank 286th in college basketball by averaging 89.8 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 62nd in college basketball, allowing 83.5 points per 100 possessions.
• Nicholls State wins the turnover battle by 1.6 per game, committing 9.9 (55th in college basketball) while its opponents average 11.5.

SE Louisiana Performance Insights

• The Lions’ +23 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 2.8 points per game) is a result of putting up 71.1 points per game (271st in college basketball) while allowing 68.3 per contest (120th in college basketball).
• SE Louisiana averages 32.1 rebounds per game (233rd in college basketball), compared to the 32.4 of its opponents.
• SE Louisiana knocks down 7.1 three-pointers per game (247th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 7.4 on average.
• SE Louisiana wins the turnover battle by 1.4 per game, committing 12.5 (250th in college basketball) while its opponents average 13.9.

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