The McNeese Cowboys (13-3, 6-1 Southland) take a three-game win streak into a home matchup with the Nicholls State Colonels (8-8, 7-0 Southland), who have won five straight. The Cowboys are heavy favorites (-13.5) in the contest, which begins at 7:30 p.m. ET (on ESPN+) on Monday, January 12, 2026. The point total is set at 146.5 in the matchup.
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McNeese Cover -13.5 vs Nicholls State -113
McNeese vs. Nicholls State betting lines
- McNeese moneyline odds to win: -1639
- Nicholls State moneyline odds to win: +904
- Spread: McNeese (-13.5)
- Total: 146.5
McNeese statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- In home games, McNeese sports a better record against the spread (3-3-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (1-4-0).
- The Cowboys have eclipsed the total in four of six home games (66.7%), compared to two of five road games (40%).
- McNeese has won a higher percentage of its games as a moneyline favorite at home, going 6-0 (1.000). In away games as a moneyline favorite, it has a record of 2-1 (.667).
Recent trends
- On offense, the Cowboys have struggled over their last 10 games, scoring 76.9 points per contest over that stretch as opposed to the 84.3 they’ve put up over the course of this year.
- McNeese’s points-allowed average over its past 10 games (69.2) is 0.8 more points per game than the team is allowing over the entire season (68.4).
- Over their past 10 contests, the Cowboys are making 0.1 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (7.0 compared to 6.9 season-long), while shooting a lower percentage from deep in that span (32.4% compared to 32.7% season-long).
McNeese betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-7-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 1-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 13.5+: 3-3-0 (As Favorite: 6-5-0; As Underdog: 1-2-0)
- O-U-P: 7-7-0 (Home: 4-2-0; Away: 2-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-1 (Home: 6-0; Away: 2-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.6 (44th in nation) | 40.1 (41st) | 33.3 (164th) | 29.6 (105th) | 15.2 (121st) | 9.4 (25th) |
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Nicholls State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- This season, Nicholls State is 3-1-0 at home against the spread (.750 winning percentage). Away, it is 5-6-0 ATS (.455).
- Colonels games have finished above the over/under less often at home (two times out of four) than away (seven of 11) this season.
- This year the Colonels are 1-0 at home when moneyline underdogs (1.000 winning percentage). Away they are 3-7 (.300).
Recent trends
- Over their last 10 games, the Colonels are putting up 81.9 points per game, 5.5 more than their season average (76.4).
- In its previous 10 games, Nicholls State is allowing 71.8 points per game, 3.5 fewer points than its season average (75.3).
- In their previous 10 games, the Colonels are making 10.7 threes per game, 1.1 more than their season average (9.6). They also sport a better three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (40.1%) compared to their season average (35.9%).
Nicholls State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-7-0 (Home: 3-1-0; Away: 5-6-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 13.5+: 2-2-0 (As Favorite: 2-2-0; As Underdog: 6-5-0)
- O-U-P: 9-6-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 7-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-1 (Home: 3-0; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-7 (Home: 1-0; Away: 3-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.7 (224th in nation) | 48.2 (345th) | 28.1 (345th) | 31.9 (228th) | 14.2 (186th) | 11.2 (154th) |
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