| MATCHUP | Nicholls State Colonels | Lamar Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 11-17 | 12-16 |
| Where | Montagne Center, Beaumont, TX | |
| When | Monday, February 23, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | CBSSN | |
In this article we will formulate a Nicholls vs Lamar prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, February 23rd at the Montagne Center in Beaumont, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Nicholls Colonels Betting Preview
The Nicholls Colonels are 11-17 (10-9) this year after they lost to SFA by a score of 81-78 in their last game. Nicholls trailed 39-34 at halftime, but did score 44 points in the second half in the loss. The Colonels shot 54% from the field, 50% on three pointers, and 82% on free throws in the game. Zee Hamoda led Nicholls with 24 points and five rebounds, while Trae English added 15 points and six assists in the loss.
Prior to that game, Nicholls lost to Houston Christian by a score of 72-68, but did beat Incarnate Word by a score of 91-83 before that. The Colonels have scored 74.0 points per game with 30.1 rebounds and 13.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 76.8 points against per game this season. Jalik Dunkley is averaging 13.5 points and 7.0 rebounds per game, while Jaylen Searles is averaging 13.0 points and 4.2 rebounds per game for the Colonels. Nicholls is shooting 44.2% from the field, 66.7% on free throws, and 34.8% on three pointers this year.
Lamar Cardinals Betting Preview
The Lamar Cardinals are 12-16 (7-12) this season after they lost to New Orleans by a score of 77-71 in their last game. Lamar trailed 32-29 at halftime and they allowed 45 points in the second half in the loss. The Cardinals shot 36% from the field, 29% on three pointers, and 58% on free throws in the game. Andrew Holifield led Lamar with 14 points and nine rebounds, while Errol White added 14 points and eight rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, Lamar lost to UT Rio Grande by a score of 70-65 and Texas A&M-CC by a score of 76-63. The Cardinals have scored 71.5 points per game with 37.6 rebounds and 14.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 69.4 points against per game this season. Rob Lee Jr is averaging 16.2 points and 3.2 rebounds per game, while Braden East is averaging 12.6 points and 9.1 rebounds per game for the Cardinals. Lamar is shooting 43.5% from the field, 70.8% on free throws, and 34.5% on three pointers this season.
Why the Lamar Cardinals will win
- Lamar has won seven of its last eight games against Nicholls State.
- Nicholls State has lost four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Nicholls State Colonels will win
- Lamar has lost each of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Nicholls State has won 24 of its last 32 night games against the Southland Conference.
- Nicholls State has won the first half in three of its last four games against Lamar.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Lamar’s last nine Monday night home games against the Southland Conference have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
- Twelve of Nicholls State’s last 15 night games against the Southland Conference have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Lamar ranks 37th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (23.3).
- Lamar ranks 38th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (19.8).
- Nicholls State ranks T24th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (14.7).
- Nicholls State ranks 45th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (55.1).
Nicholls vs Lamar Prediction
Lamar comes into this matchup on a lengthy losing streak and they are sinking in the conference standings. The Cardinals are shooting 43% from the field and they have scored 68 points or fewer in three of their last four. Nicholls has lost four of their last five games, including two road games in a row. The Colonels are shooting 44% from the field and they have allowed at least 81 points in four of their last five. Take the over in this one.
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