Monday’s game that pits the Nicholls State Colonels (15-9, 9-4 Southland) versus the Northwestern State Demons (11-13, 7-6 Southland) at David R. Stopher Gymnasium has a projected final score of 74-65 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Nicholls State, who is favored in this matchup by our model. Game time is at 7:30 PM ET on February 10.

According to our computer prediction, Nicholls State projects to cover the 6.5-point spread in its matchup versus Northwestern State. The over/under has been set at 136.5, and the two teams are projected to exceed it.

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Nicholls State vs. Northwestern State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Monday, February 10, 2025
• 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 -6.5
• Point total: 136.5
• Moneyline (to win): Nicholls State -275, Northwestern State +220

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Nicholls State vs. Northwestern State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Nicholls State 74, Northwestern State 65

Spread & Total Prediction for Nicholls State vs. Northwestern State

• Pick ATS: Nicholls State (-6.5)
• Pick OU: Over (136.5)

Nicholls State has put together a 15-6-0 record against the spread this season, while Northwestern State is 11-7-0. The Colonels are 10-11-0 and the Demons are 6-12-0 in terms of going over the point total. The two teams combine to score 143.2 points per game, 6.7 more points than this matchup’s total. Nicholls State has a 9-1 record against the spread while going 7-3 overall in the last 10 contests. Northwestern State has gone 5-5 against the spread and 5-5 overall in its last 10 contests.

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Nicholls State Performance Insights

• The Colonels are outscoring opponents by five points per game with a +122 scoring differential overall. They put up 74.3 points per game (185th in college basketball) and allow 69.3 per outing (102nd in college basketball).
• Nicholls State is 107th in the country at 33.5 rebounds per game. That’s 1.3 more than the 32.2 its opponents average.
• Nicholls State knocks down 7.4 three-pointers per game (214th in college basketball), 1.2 more than its opponents (6.2). It is shooting 33.6% from deep (200th in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 28.5%.
• The Colonels average 93.9 points per 100 possessions on offense (233rd in college basketball), and give up 87.5 points per 100 possessions (53rd in college basketball).
• Nicholls State has committed 1.8 fewer turnovers per game than its opponents, averaging 10.3 (81st in college basketball play) while forcing 12.1 (135th in college basketball).

Northwestern State Performance Insights

• The Demons score 68.9 points per game (304th in college basketball) and give up 68.9 (91st in college basketball) for a -1 scoring differential overall.
• Northwestern State ranks 107th in college basketball at 33.5 rebounds per game. That’s 3.4 more than the 30.1 its opponents average.
• Northwestern State connects on 6.6 three-pointers per game (302nd in college basketball), 1.6 fewer than its opponents. It is shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc (220th in college basketball) and its opponents are shooting 35.3%.
• Northwestern State and its opponents have been relatively even in the turnover battle. The Demons commit 12.3 per game (270th in college basketball) and force 11.3 (206th in college basketball).

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