Saturday’s contest at University Center (LA) has the SE Louisiana Lions (16-9, 10-4 Southland) taking on the Nicholls State Colonels (15-10, 9-5 Southland) at 4:30 PM ET (on February 15). Our computer prediction projects a close 71-70 victory for SE Louisiana, so expect a competitive matchup.

Based on our computer prediction, Nicholls State should cover the spread, which is currently listed at 1.5. The two sides are projected to go under the 144.5 over/under.

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SE Louisiana vs. Nicholls State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025
• Time: 4:30 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Hammond, Louisiana
• Venue: University Center (LA)
• Line: SE Louisiana -1.5
• Point total: 144.5
• Moneyline (to win): SE Louisiana -130, Nicholls State +106

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SE Louisiana vs. Nicholls State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  SE Louisiana 71, Nicholls State 70

Spread & Total Prediction for SE Louisiana vs. Nicholls State

• Pick ATS: Nicholls State (+1.5)
• Pick OU: Under (144.5)

SE Louisiana has gone 16-7-0 against the spread, while Nicholls State’s ATS record this season is 15-7-0. In terms of going over the point total, games involving the Lions are 9-14-0 and the Colonels are 10-12-0. The two teams score 146.2 points per game, 1.7 more points than this matchup’s total. In the last 10 games, SE Louisiana is 8-2 against the spread and 9-1 overall while Nicholls State has gone 8-2 against the spread and 6-4 overall.

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SE Louisiana Performance Insights

• The Lions are outscoring opponents by four points per game with a +99 scoring differential overall. They put up 72.4 points per game (235th in college basketball) and give up 68.4 per outing (78th in college basketball).
• SE Louisiana grabs 33 rebounds per game (130th in college basketball) while allowing 30.5 per contest to its opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 2.5 boards per game.
• SE Louisiana hits 6 three-pointers per game (336th in college basketball), 1.4 fewer than its opponents (7.4).
• The Lions average 94.6 points per 100 possessions on offense (209th in college basketball), and give up 89.4 points per 100 possessions (99th in college basketball).
• SE Louisiana and its opponents have been relatively even in the turnover battle. The Lions commit 11.9 per game (243rd in college basketball) and force 12.2 (123rd in college basketball play).

Nicholls State Performance Insights

• The Colonels put up 73.8 points per game (196th in college basketball) while giving up 69.4 per contest (105th in college basketball). They have a +110 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 4.4 points per game.
• Nicholls State wins the rebound battle by 1.4 boards on average. It collects 33.4 rebounds per game, 112th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 32.
• Nicholls State knocks down 1.1 more threes per game than the opposition, 7.4 (212th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.3.
• Nicholls State has won the turnover battle by two per game, committing 10.2 (72nd in college basketball) while forcing 12.2 (123rd in college basketball).

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