The McNeese Cowboys (25-5, 18-3 Southland) visit the Nicholls State Colonels (13-17, 12-9 Southland) after winning three home road in a row. The Cowboys are double-digit favorites by 10.5 points in the contest, which starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, March 2, 2026. The over/under is set at 144.5 for the matchup.
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McNeese Cover -10.5 vs Nicholls State -112
McNeese vs. Nicholls State betting lines
- McNeese moneyline odds to win: -719
- Nicholls State moneyline odds to win: +488
- Spread: McNeese (-10.5)
- Total: 144.5
McNeese statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- At home, McNeese has a better record against the spread (7-5-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (3-10-0).
- The Cowboys have exceeded the over/under in a higher percentage of games at home (50%) than road games (46.2%).
- As a moneyline favorite, McNeese has won 12 of 12 games at home, good for a 1.000 winning percentage. It has won eight of 11 games away from home (.727) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Cowboys have been racking up 73.7 points per game, an average that’s a little lower than the 80.2 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 season.
- McNeese has been more stingy on defense as of late, allowing 63.2 points per game over its past 10 outings compared to the 66.3 points per game its opponents are averaging on the 2025-26 season.
- Over their past 10 contests, the Cowboys are making 0.3 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (6.3 compared to 6.6 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from beyond the arc in that span (31.5% compared to 31.8% season-long).
McNeese betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-15-0 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 3-10-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 10.5+: 8-10-0 (As Favorite: 12-13-0; As Underdog: 1-2-0)
- O-U-P: 13-15-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 6-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 22-3 (Home: 12-0; Away: 8-3)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.1 (65th in nation) | 40.9 (32nd) | 32.0 (182nd) | 29.1 (71st) | 14.1 (156th) | 9.1 (27th) |
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Nicholls State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- In 2025-26 against the spread, Nicholls State has a lower winning percentage at home (.400, 4-6-0 record) than on the road (.526, 10-9-0).
- Colonels games have finished above the over/under less often at home (five times out of 10) than away (11 of 19) this season.
- The Colonels, as moneyline underdogs, have won a lower percentage of games at home (1-2) than on the road (6-11) this season.
Recent trends
- The Colonels have played worse offensively in their last 10 games, tallying 70.1 points per contest, 3.0 fewer points their than season average of 73.1.
- Nicholls State is ceding 72.9 points per game over its previous 10 games, which is 2.5 fewer points than it is allowing for the season (75.4).
- The Colonels are draining 1.4 fewer threes per contest in their last 10 games (7.4) compared to their season average (8.8), and they are posting a worse three-point percentage over their past 10 games (31.6%) compared to their season mark (33.9%).
Nicholls State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-15-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 10-9-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 10.5+: 3-3-0 (As Favorite: 4-5-0; As Underdog: 10-10-0)
- O-U-P: 16-13-0 (Home: 5-5-0; Away: 11-8-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-4 (Home: 4-3; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 7-13 (Home: 1-2; Away: 6-11)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.9 (262nd in nation) | 47.6 (335th) | 27.4 (349th) | 32.3 (259th) | 13.4 (213th) | 11.1 (202nd) |
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