Saturday’s game between the Nicholls State Colonels (14-9, 8-4 Southland) and East Texas A&M Lions (3-20, 1-11 Southland) at David R. Stopher Gymnasium has a projected final score of 77-65 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of heavily favored Nicholls State, so it should be a lopsided matchup. The game will tip off at 4:00 PM ET on February 8.

According to our computer prediction, Nicholls State projects to cover the 10.5-point spread in its matchup versus East Texas A&M. The total is currently listed at 139.5, and the two teams are projected to hit the over.

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Nicholls State vs. East Texas A&M Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
• Time: 4:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Thibodaux, Louisiana
• Venue: David R. Stopher Gymnasium
• Line: Nicholls State -10.5
• Point total: 139.5
• Moneyline (to win): Nicholls State -649, East Texas A&M +440

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Nicholls State vs. East Texas A&M Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Nicholls State 77, East Texas A&M 65

Spread & Total Prediction for Nicholls State vs. East Texas A&M

• Pick ATS: Nicholls State (-10.5)
• Pick OU: Over (139.5)

Nicholls State has gone 14-6-0 against the spread, while East Texas A&M’s ATS record this season is 9-13-0. The Colonels have a 9-11-0 record hitting the over, while games involving the Lions have a record of 11-11-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The teams score 138.4 points per game combined, 1.1 less than this matchup’s over/under. Over the last 10 contests, Nicholls State has an 8-2 record against the spread while going 6-4 overall. East Texas A&M has gone 4-6 against the spread and 0-10 overall in its last 10 matches.

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Nicholls State Performance Insights

• The Colonels have a +106 scoring differential, topping opponents by 4.6 points per game. They’re putting up 74 points per game to rank 194th in college basketball and are allowing 69.4 per contest to rank 112th in college basketball.
• Nicholls State records 33 rebounds per game (132nd in college basketball) compared to the 32.3 of its opponents.
• Nicholls State knocks down 7.6 three-pointers per game (193rd in college basketball), 1.5 more than its opponents (6.1).
• The Colonels rank 238th in college basketball by averaging 93.5 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 61st in college basketball, allowing 87.7 points per 100 possessions.
• Nicholls State has committed 10.4 turnovers per game (90th in college basketball action), 1.8 fewer than the 12.2 it forces on average (133rd in college basketball).

East Texas A&M Performance Insights

• The Lions are being outscored by 11.4 points per game, with a -263 scoring differential overall. They put up 64.4 points per game (354th in college basketball), and give up 75.8 per outing (295th in college basketball).
• East Texas A&M ranks 352nd in the nation at 27.1 rebounds per game. That’s five fewer than the 32.1 its opponents average.
• East Texas A&M connects on 8.3 three-pointers per game (123rd in college basketball), while its opponents have made 7.7 on average.
• East Texas A&M has lost the turnover battle by 2.4 per game, committing 15.7 (361st in college basketball) while forcing 13.3 (57th in college basketball).

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