Northwestern State vs Nicholls Prediction 2/10/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Northwestern State vs Nicholls prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, February 10th at the David R. Stopher Gymnasium in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Northwestern State Demons Betting Preview

The Northwestern State Demons are 10-13 (7-6) this year after they lost to McNeese by a score of 65-50 in their last game. Northwestern State trailed 25-15 at halftime and they allowed 40 points in the second half in the loss. The Demons shot 42.5% from the field, 31.6% on three-pointers, and 58.8% on free throws in the game. Micah Thomas led Northwestern State with 13 points and four rebounds, while Addison Patterson added 12 points and two rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Demons defeated UT Rio Grande by a score of 79-63 but did lose to East Texas A&M by a score of 72-50 before that. Northwestern State has lost three of their last four games and they are currently seventh in the Southland standings with a 7-6 record. Northwestern State has scored 68.9 points per game and they have allowed 68.9 points per game, while also averaging 36.6 rebounds and 13.8 assists per game this year. Addison Patterson is averaging 12.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, while Micah Thomas is averaging 10.5 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game this year. Northwestern State is shooting 43.4% from the field, 70.4% on free throws, and 33.3% on three-pointers this season. 

Nicholls Colonels Betting Preview

The Nicholls Colonels are 15-9 (9-4) this season after they defeated East Texas A&M by a score of 81-65 in their last game. Nicholls trailed 37-33 at halftime, but they scored 48 points in the second half to get the win. The Colonels shot 46.2% from the field, 21.1% on three-pointers, and 70.8% on free throws in the game. Michael Gray Jr. led Nicholls with 20 points and eight rebounds, while Sincere Malone added 14 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Colonels defeated Houston Christian by a score of 75-67 and McNeese by a score of 71-63. Nicholls has won four games in a row and they are currently tied for second in the Southland standings with a 9-4 record. Nicholls has scored 74.3 points per game and they have allowed 69.3 points per game, while also averaging 37.6 rebounds and 11.1 assists per game this season. Byron Ireland is averaging 12.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game, while Robert Brown III is averaging 12.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game this year. Nicholls is shooting 43.1% from the field, 70.1% on free throws, and 33.6% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Nicholls will beat Northwestern State

• Nicholls State has won each of its last 12 night games against Conference opponents.
• Northwestern State has lost each of its last 10 Monday night road games against the Southland Conference.
• Northwestern State has lost the first half in six of its last eight games at David R. Stopher Gym.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Nicholls State’s last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 140+ points.
• Each of Northwestern State’s last four road games has produced a total of 128 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Nicholls State ranks 42nd among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (13.2%).
• Nicholls State ranks 49th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (61.9).

Northwestern State vs Nicholls Prediction 

Nicholls comes into this contest looking for their fifth win in a row and they will be at home for this game. The Colonels are shooting just 43.1% from the field this year, but they have scored 75+ points in three of their last four games. Northwestern State has lost three of their last four games and they have scored exactly 50 points in two of those three losses. The Demons have been horrible offensively over the last few weeks, but they did beat Nicholls by a score of 68-66 back on January 4th. I think Nicholls will get their revenge in this game and I like them to win this game easily. Take the Colonels at home.