The Nicholls State Colonels (6-8, 5-0 Southland) are 8.5-point favorites as they attempt to build on a four-game home win streak when they host the Northwestern State Demons (4-10, 2-3 Southland) on Monday, January 5, 2026 at David R. Stopher Gymnasium. The matchup airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup’s point total is set at 144.5.
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Nicholls State Cover -8.5 vs Northwestern State -110
Nicholls State vs. Northwestern State betting lines
- Nicholls State moneyline odds to win: -433
- Northwestern State moneyline odds to win: +330
- Spread: Nicholls State (-8.5)
- Total: 144.5
Nicholls State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Nicholls State has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered three times in three opportunities when playing at home, and it has covered four times in 10 opportunities in away games.
- When it comes to over/unders, the Colonels hit the over less consistently at home, as they’ve eclipsed the total one time in three opportunities this season (33.3%). In road games, they have hit the over six times in 10 opportunities (60%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Nicholls State has won a higher percentage of its games when playing at home (1.000) compared to road games (.000).
Last season stats
- The Colonels were 167th in the country in points scored (74.0 per game) and 91st in points conceded (69.6) last season.
- Last year, Nicholls State was 72nd in the nation in rebounds (33.7 per game) and 277th in rebounds conceded (32.7).
- With 11.3 assists per game last season, the Colonels were 330th in college basketball.
Nicholls State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-6-0 (Home: 3-0-0; Away: 4-6-0)
- O-U-P: 7-6-0 (Home: 1-2-0; Away: 6-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-1 (Home: 2-0; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-7 (Home: 1-0; Away: 2-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.9 (259th in nation) | 48.4 (347th) | 28.7 (330th) | 31.9 (230th) | 14.0 (206th) | 11.6 (189th) |
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Northwestern State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Northwestern State has an identical winning percentage (.500) at home (2-2-0 record) and away (4-4-0).
- Demons games have gone above the over/under 25% of the time at home (one of four), and 87.5% of the time on the road (seven of eight).
- In 2025-26 when moneyline underdogs, the Demons have a better winning percentage at home (.250, 1-3 record) than away (.125, 1-7).
Last season stats
- With 68.7 points per game on offense, the Demons ranked 307th in the country last season. At the other end of the court, they surrendered 68.3 points per contest, which ranked 61st in college basketball.
- Last year Northwestern State grabbed 32.2 boards per game (168th-ranked in college basketball) and ceded 29.8 rebounds per contest (90th-ranked).
- Last year the Demons ranked 196th in college basketball in assists, delivering 13.4 per game.
Northwestern State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-6-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 4-4-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 8.5+: 2-5-0 (As Favorite: 0-0-0; As Underdog: 6-6-0)
- O-U-P: 8-4-0 (Home: 1-3-0; Away: 7-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-10 (Home: 1-3; Away: 1-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.3 (249th in nation) | 48.2 (339th) | 26.4 (358th) | 32.2 (243rd) | 12.5 (304th) | 11.4 (168th) |
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