The Nicholls State Colonels (0-3) are big, 14.5-point underdogs as they attempt to stop a three-game losing streak when they visit the Murray State Racers (2-1) on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at CFSB Center. The contest airs at 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The over/under for the matchup is set at 159.5.
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Murray State Cover -14.5 vs Nicholls State -110
Murray State vs. Nicholls State betting lines
- Murray State moneyline odds to win: -1515
- Nicholls State moneyline odds to win: +841
- Spread: Murray State (-14.5)
- Total: 159.5
Murray State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- At home last season, Murray State sported a worse record against the spread (4-7-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (7-6-0).
- The Racers eclipsed the over/under less often at home last season, hitting the over in four of 11 home matchups (36.4%). In road games, they hit the over in nine of 13 games (69.2%).
- In home games last year, Murray State won more often as a moneyline favorite, posting a record of 6-3 (.667). When playing on the road, it was 2-3 (.400) as a moneyline favorite.
Last season stats
- At 71.8 points scored per game and 69.2 points conceded last year, the Racers were 239th in the nation on offense and 85th on defense.
- Murray State was 271st in the nation in rebounds per game (30.5) and 60th in rebounds allowed (29.3) last year.
- The Racers were 300th in college basketball in assists (11.8 per game) last year.
Murray State betting records last season
- ATS Record: 15-17-0 (Home: 4-7-0; Away: 7-6-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 14.5+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 9-10-0; As Underdog: 6-7-0)
- O-U-P: 16-14-2 (Home: 4-7-0; Away: 9-3-1)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-7 (Home: 6-3; Away: 2-3)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-9 (Home: 0-1; Away: 3-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.3 (261st in nation) | 45.4 (265th) | 30.5 (271st) | 29.3 (60th) | 11.8 (300th) | 10.6 (129th) |
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Nicholls State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread last year, Nicholls State had better results on the road (12-4-0) than at home (6-6-0).
- In 2024-25, a lower percentage of the Colonels’ games finished above the over/under at home (33.3%, four of 12) compared to on the road (56.2%, nine of 16).
- In 2024-25 when moneyline underdogs, the Colonels had a better winning percentage at home (.500, 1-1 record) than on the road (.429, 6-8).
Last season stats
- The Colonels scored 74.0 points per game (167th-ranked in college basketball) last season, while surrendering 69.6 points per contest (91st-ranked).
- Nicholls State averaged 33.7 boards per game (72nd-ranked in college basketball). It allowed 32.7 rebounds per contest (277th-ranked).
- The Colonels averaged 11.3 assists per game, which ranked them 330th in college basketball.
Nicholls State betting records last season
- ATS Record: 19-11-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 12-4-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 14.5+: 3-1-0 (As Favorite: 8-5-0; As Underdog: 11-6-0)
- O-U-P: 14-16-0 (Home: 4-8-0; Away: 9-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-3 (Home: 7-3; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 7-10 (Home: 1-1; Away: 6-8)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.8 (282nd in nation) | 41.6 (58th) | 33.7 (72nd) | 32.7 (277th) | 11.3 (330th) | 10.2 (87th) |
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