Saturday’s game that pits the McNeese Cowboys (16-5, 10-0 Southland) versus the Nicholls State Colonels (12-9, 6-4 Southland) at David R. Stopher Gymnasium has a projected final score of 76-66 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of McNeese, who is the favorite in this matchup by our model. Tipoff is at 4:00 PM ET on February 1.

Based on our computer prediction, Nicholls State projects to cover the 10.5-point spread in its matchup against McNeese. The over/under has been set at 144.5, and the two sides are projected to come in below that total.

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McNeese vs. Nicholls State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
• Time: 4:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Thibodaux, Louisiana
• Venue: David R. Stopher Gymnasium
• Line: McNeese -10.5
• Point total: 144.5
• Moneyline (to win): McNeese -610, Nicholls State +440

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McNeese vs. Nicholls State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  McNeese 76, Nicholls State 66

Spread & Total Prediction for McNeese vs. Nicholls State

• Pick ATS: Nicholls State (+10.5)
• Pick OU: Under (144.5)

McNeese has compiled an 11-8-0 record against the spread this season, while Nicholls State is 12-6-0. The Cowboys have gone over the point total in 11 games, while Colonels games have gone over eight times. The teams combine to score 152.1 points per game, 7.6 more points than this matchup’s total. Over the last 10 contests, McNeese has a 7-3 record against the spread while going 10-0 overall. Nicholls State has gone 8-2 against the spread and 5-5 overall in its last 10 matches.

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McNeese Performance Insights

• The Cowboys average 78 points per game (91st in college basketball) while allowing 64.8 per contest (27th in college basketball). They have a +279 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 13.2 points per game.
• McNeese wins the rebound battle by 3.8 boards on average. It records 33.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 134th in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 29.4 per contest.
• McNeese hits 7.7 three-pointers per game (185th in college basketball) at a 34.3% rate (157th in college basketball), compared to the 7.8 its opponents make while shooting 31.4% from beyond the arc.
• The Cowboys rank 43rd in college basketball by averaging 102.6 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 35th in college basketball, allowing 85.1 points per 100 possessions.
• McNeese has come out ahead in the turnover battle by 3.4 turnovers per game, committing 10.6 (100th in college basketball action) while forcing 14 (37th in college basketball).

Nicholls State Performance Insights

• The Colonels outscore opponents by 4.2 points per game (posting 74.1 points per game, 199th in college basketball, and conceding 69.9 per outing, 129th in college basketball) and have a +90 scoring differential.
• Nicholls State grabs 33.4 rebounds per game (124th in college basketball), compared to the 32.7 of its opponents.
• Nicholls State makes 7.4 three-pointers per game (221st in college basketball), 1.1 more than its opponents.
• Nicholls State has committed 1.7 fewer turnovers than its opponents, averaging 10.5 (89th in college basketball) while forcing 12.2 (139th in college basketball).

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