| MATCHUP | Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | Nicholls State Colonels |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-1 | 1-2 |
| Where | David R. Stopher Gymnasium, Thibodaux, LA | |
| When | Saturday, November 14, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Louisiana Tech vs Nicholls Prediction
In this Louisiana Tech vs Nicholls prediction, Nicholls is coming in as -2.5 home favorites. Nicholls has back-to-back losses after winning its season opener against a non-Division I team and has scored just 63 points in each of its last two games. On the flip side, LA Tech has lost its only road game by 40 points and scored just 50, so I don’t trust either of those teams in this matchup. Both teams are 3-0 to the under in their last three games combined and with those struggling offenses I will go under in this one as well.
Nicholls Colonels Preview
The Nicholls Colonels have a 1-2 overall record and a 1-0 home record and a 0-2 road record. They are coming off a 63-77 road loss against Tulane, following a 63-70 road loss against UAB and a 110-56 home win against North American, and will face Ole Miss and Southern Miss next.
Offensively, they are averaging 78.7 points per game, while allowing 67.7 points per game defensively. The Colonels are shooting 44.7% from the field and are making 8.3 three-pointers per game with a 29.8% from beyond the arc, while allowing their opponents to shoot with 38.2% from the field and 29.4% from the 3-point range. They are making 11 free throws per game and shooting with a 70.2% from the free-throw line. They are grabbing 35.7 rebounds per game and allow 40 rebounds per game off their opponents, while averaging 16 assists per game and allowing their opponents to dish 9.7 assists per game. They average 3.3 blocks per game and 11.7 steals per game, while committing 10 turnovers per game and forcing their opponents into 17.3 turnovers per game. They commit 17.7 fouls per game and have an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.6.
AJ Dent leads Nicholls Colonels in scoring, averaging 13.7 ppg on 58.6% shooting from the field, adding 6.3 rebounds per game. Sheridan Sharp follows with 11 ppg on 50% shooting from the field, also adding a team-high 5.7 assists per game. Doyel Cockrill III follows with 10.3 ppg on 47.6% shooting from the field, adding 3 assists per game. Christian Winborne follows with 9 ppg on 36% shooting from the field, adding 1.7 rebounds per game. Arop Arop leads the team in rebounds with 6.5 per game.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Preview
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs have a 2-1 overall record and a 2-0 home record and a 0-1 road record. They are coming off a 50-90 road loss against LSU, following a 76-17 home win against Arkansas Monticello and an 85-75 home win against Kent State, and will face Jacksonville State and Tulane next.
Offensively, they are averaging 70.3 points per game, while allowing 60.7 points per game defensively. The Bulldogs are shooting 45.2% from the field and are making 5.3 three-pointers per game with a 27.6% from beyond the arc, while allowing their opponents to shoot with 38.3% from the field and 24.6% from the 3-point range. They are making 14.3 free throws per game and shooting with a 68.3% from the free-throw line. They are grabbing 37.3 rebounds per game and allow 34 rebounds per game off their opponents, while averaging 15.3 assists per game and allowing their opponents to dish 11 assists per game. They average 0.7 blocks per game and 9.3 steals per game, while committing 13 turnovers per game and forcing their opponents into 14.7 turnovers per game. They commit 15.3 fouls per game and have an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.2.
Braylon Wenger leads Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in scoring, averaging 15 ppg on 44% shooting from the field, adding 4 rebounds per game. Jaylen Fenner follows with 10.3 ppg on 50% shooting from the field, adding 5 rebounds per game. Jay Tyler follows with 9.3 ppg on 47.8% shooting from the field, also adding a team-high 3.7 assists per game. Iyran Francis Jr. and Ethan Blackmon follow with 8.3 ppg each, with Francis adding 6.3 rebounds per game and shooting with 75% from the field and Blackmon adding a team-high 6.7 rebounds per game and shooting with 45% from the field.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs @ Nicholls State Colonels Betting Trends: November 14, 2026
Why the Nicholls State Colonels will win
- Louisiana Tech has lost 10 of its last 11 road night games against non-Conference opponents.
- Nicholls State has won 17 of its last 19 night games against non-Conference opponents at David R. Stopher Gym.
- Nicholls State has won the first half in 13 of its last 15 night games against non-Conference opponents at David R. Stopher Gym.
Why the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will win
- Louisiana Tech has won 12 of its last 13 games against the Southland Conference.
- Nicholls State has lost 10 of its last 12 games against non-Conference opponents.
- Louisiana Tech has won the first half in each of its last five games against the Southland Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Nicholls State’s last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at David R. Stopher Gym have produced a total of 140+ points.
- Seven of Louisiana Tech’s last eight road night games against the Southland Conference have produced a total of 141+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Nicholls State ranks T33rd among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (9.7).
- Nicholls State ranks T45th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (21.0).
- Louisiana Tech ranks T34th among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (60.7).
- Louisiana Tech ranks T46th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (5.7).