The Nicholls State Colonels (8-9, 7-1 Southland) are 4.5-point favorites as they attempt to build on a five-game home winning streak when they host the Lamar Cardinals (9-8, 4-4 Southland) on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at David R. Stopher Gymnasium. The contest airs at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup’s over/under is 139.5.
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Nicholls State Cover -4.5 vs Lamar -109
Nicholls State vs. Lamar betting lines
- Nicholls State moneyline odds to win: -224
- Lamar moneyline odds to win: +183
- Spread: Nicholls State (-4.5)
- Total: 139.5
Nicholls State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Nicholls State has a better record against the spread when playing at home (3-1-0) than it does in road games (5-7-0).
- In home games, the Colonels exceed the total 50% of the time (two of four games). They hit the over more often in away games, going over the total in 66.7% of games (eight of 12).
- As a moneyline favorite, Nicholls State has won a higher percentage of its home games (1.000) compared to away games (.000).
Recent trends
- The Colonels’ offense has been improved over their last 10 games, putting up 81.1 points per contest compared to the 75.9 they’ve averaged this year.
- Nicholls State’s defense has been more stingy as of late, as the team has given up 71.6 points per game over its past 10 compared to the 76.4 points per game its opponents are averaging on the season.
- The Colonels are trending up from beyond the arc over their last 10 outings, making 11.0 threes per game and shooting 38.9% from long range compared to their season-long averages of 9.8 makes and 35.9% from distance in the 2025-26 season.
Nicholls State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-8-0 (Home: 3-1-0; Away: 5-7-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 4.5+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 2-2-0; As Underdog: 6-6-0)
- O-U-P: 10-6-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 8-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-1 (Home: 3-0; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-8 (Home: 1-0; Away: 3-8)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.4 (232nd in nation) | 48.4 (353rd) | 28.1 (345th) | 32.1 (237th) | 14.3 (182nd) | 11.6 (200th) |
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Lamar statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Lamar has had better results away (6-2-0) than at home (2-4-0).
- Cardinals games have finished above the over/under less frequently at home (two times out of six) than away (three of eight) this season.
Recent trends
- Over their past 10 games, the Cardinals are putting up 66.8 points per contest, 3.6 fewer points than their season average (70.4).
- Lamar is allowing 68.6 points per contest over its last 10 games, compared to its season average of 66.5 points allowed.
- The Cardinals are sinking 6.9 three-pointers per contest with a 32.7% three-point percentage over their last 10 games, compared to their season averages of 6.8 and 32.5%.
Lamar betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-7-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 6-2-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 4.5+: 3-1-0 (As Favorite: 5-5-0; As Underdog: 3-2-0)
- O-U-P: 6-9-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 3-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-4 (Home: 3-3; Away: 3-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.8 (296th in nation) | 42.2 (107th) | 34.4 (103rd) | 29.4 (96th) | 14.4 (173rd) | 11.6 (200th) |
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