The SE Louisiana Lions (8-21, 5-15 Southland) will attempt to end a four-game losing streak when they hit the road to take on the Nicholls State Colonels (12-17, 11-9 Southland) on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at David R. Stopher Gymnasium as 4.5-point underdogs. The game airs at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The over/under in the matchup is 140.
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Nicholls State Cover -4.5 vs SE Louisiana -112
Nicholls State vs. SE Louisiana betting lines
- Nicholls State moneyline odds to win: -207
- SE Louisiana moneyline odds to win: +166
- Spread: Nicholls State (-4.5)
- Total: 140
Nicholls State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Nicholls State has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered three times in nine games at home, and it has covered 10 times in 19 games when playing on the road.
- The Colonels have gone over the total in a lower percentage of games at home (55.6%) than road games (57.9%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Nicholls State has an identical winning percentage at home compared to away from home (.500).
Recent trends
- The Colonels have seen a downturn in scoring recently, putting up 69.4 points per game in their last 10 outings, 3.9 points fewer than the 73.3 they’ve scored this season.
- Nicholls State has been a little improved on the defensive end of the floor recently, giving up 73.6 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 76.0 it has surrendered per game this season.
- The Colonels’ last 10 outings have seen them make 7.4 three-pointers per game while shooting 31.4% from deep. Both numbers are below their 2025-26 averages of 8.8 makes and 34.2%.
Nicholls State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-15-0 (Home: 3-6-0; Away: 10-9-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 4.5+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 3-5-0; As Underdog: 10-10-0)
- O-U-P: 16-12-0 (Home: 5-4-0; Away: 11-8-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-4 (Home: 3-3; 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 (264th in nation) | 47.8 (339th) | 27.2 (351st) | 32.4 (264th) | 13.3 (226th) | 11.2 (209th) |
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SE Louisiana statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2025-26 against the spread, SE Louisiana has a better winning percentage at home (.455, 5-6-0 record) than away (.400, 6-9-0).
- Lions games have gone above the over/under more often at home (six times out of 11) than on the road (five of 15) this season.
- This season the Lions are 2-4 at home when moneyline underdogs (.333 winning percentage). On the road they are 1-14 (.067).
Recent trends
- Over their past 10 games, the Lions are compiling 63.6 points per contest, compared to their season average of 64.6.
- In its last 10 games, SE Louisiana is giving up 71.2 points per game, 0.9 more points than its season average (70.3).
- The Lions are draining 5.9 three-pointers per game over their past 10 games, the same number as their average for the season. Meanwhile, they own a higher three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (29.6%) compared to their season average from three-point land (28.1%).
SE Louisiana betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-15-0 (Home: 5-6-0; Away: 6-9-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 4.5+: 6-6-0 (As Favorite: 4-4-0; As Underdog: 9-11-0)
- O-U-P: 12-16-0 (Home: 6-5-0; Away: 5-10-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-3 (Home: 2-3; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-18 (Home: 2-4; Away: 1-14)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.2 (341st in nation) | 45.1 (235th) | 29.3 (310th) | 31.3 (211th) | 11.4 (339th) | 11.8 (257th) |
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