Monday’s game between the Nicholls State Colonels (19-11, 13-6 Southland) and Lamar Cardinals (18-12, 13-6 Southland) going head to head at Montagne Center has a projected final score of 72-71 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of Nicholls State, so expect a tight matchup. The game will tip off at 8 p.m. ET on March 3.

Based on our computer prediction, Nicholls State is a good bet to cover the point spread, which is listed at 1.5. The two teams are projected to eclipse the 140.5 total.

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Lamar vs. Nicholls State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Monday, March 3, 2025
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Beaumont, Texas
• Venue: Montagne Center
• Line: Lamar -1.5
• Point total: 140.5
• Moneyline (to win): Lamar -120, Nicholls State +100

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Lamar vs. Nicholls State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Nicholls State 72, Lamar 71

Spread & Total Prediction for Lamar vs. Nicholls State

• Pick ATS: Nicholls State (+1.5)
• Pick OU: Over (140.5)

Lamar has compiled a 16-11-0 record against the spread this season, while Nicholls State is 18-9-0. The Cardinals have gone over the point total in 10 games, while Colonels games have gone over 13 times. The teams score 146.4 points per game, 5.9 more points than this matchup’s total. Over the past 10 contests, Lamar is 7-3 against the spread and 7-3 overall while Nicholls State has gone 7-3 against the spread and 8-2 overall.

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Lamar Performance Insights

• The Cardinals average 71 points per game (266th in college basketball) while allowing 66.6 per contest (39th in college basketball). They have a +130 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 4.4 points per game.
• The 33.8 rebounds per game Lamar averages rank 77th in college basketball, and are 3.1 more than the 30.7 its opponents record per contest.
• Lamar makes 7.2 three-pointers per game (231st in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.9. It shoots 36.5% from deep while its opponents hit 31.9% from long range.
• The Cardinals’ 91.2 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 295th in college basketball, and the 85.7 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 23rd in college basketball.
• Lamar and its opponents have been mostly even in the turnover battle. The Cardinals commit 12 per game (258th in college basketball) and force 12.1 (113th in college basketball action).

Nicholls State Performance Insights

• The Colonels put up 75.4 points per game (135th in college basketball) while giving up 70.1 per contest (126th in college basketball). They have a +158 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 5.3 points per game.
• Nicholls State wins the rebound battle by 1.1 boards on average. It records 33.5 rebounds per game, 84th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 32.4.
• Nicholls State connects on 7.8 three-pointers per game (165th in college basketball), 1.1 more than its opponents.
• Nicholls State has won the turnover battle by 2.1 per game, committing 9.9 (54th in college basketball) while forcing 12 (123rd in college basketball).

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