| MATCHUP | Northwestern State Demons | Nicholls State Colonels |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 10-21 | 13-18 |
| Spread | +2.5 -110 | -2.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +120 | -142 |
| Total | Over 141.5 (-105) | Under 141.5 (-115) |
| Where | Townsley Law Arena, Lake Charles, LA | |
| When | Sunday, March 8, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Nicholls Colonels Preview
The Nicholls Colonels have a 13-18 overall record and a 12-10 record in the Southland. They are coming off a 75-65 home loss against McNeese and their previous three games were a 68-60 home win against Southeastern Louisiana, a 53-52 road win against Lamar and an 81-78 road loss against Stephen F. Austin.
Offensively, Nicholls averages 72.9 points per game, while allowing 75.4 points per game defensively. The Colonels shoot with 44% from the field and grab 31.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.2 assists per game. They average 2.6 blocks per game and 8.9 steals per game defensively.
Jalik Dunkley leads Nicholls in scoring, with an average of 12.6 points per game, while shooting with 56.2% from the field and 51.7% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 6.8 rebounds. Trae English leads the team in assists with 3.4 per game.
Northwestern State Demons Preview
The Northwestern State Demons have a 10-21 overall record and an 8-14 record in the Southland. They are coming off a 74-62 road loss against UT Rio Grande Valley and their previous three games were a 71-59 road loss against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, a 54-49 home win against Incarnate Word and a 71-53 home win against Houston Christian.
Offensively, Northwestern State averages 69 points per game, while allowing 72.8 points per game defensively. The Demons shoot with 44% from the field and grab 31.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12 assists per game. They average 2.4 blocks per game and 6.4 steals per game defensively.
Micah Thomas leads Northwestern State in scoring, with an average of 17.2 points per game, while shooting with 43.1% from the field and 92% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 2.7 assists. Willie Williams is the team’s leading rebounder with 8.4 per game.
Northwestern State Demons @ Nicholls State Colonels Betting Trends: March 8, 2026
Why the Nicholls State Colonels will win
Northwestern State has lost six of its last seven games at Townsley Law Arena.
Nicholls State has won 15 of its last 19 games against Northwestern State.
Nicholls State has won the first half in each of its last four games played at neutral venues.
Why the Northwestern State Demons will win
Nicholls State has lost four of its last five games at Townsley Law Arena.
Nicholls State has lost the first half in four of its last five games.
Matchup/League Facts
Nicholls State ranks T362nd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (77.8%).
Nicholls State ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (8.9).
Northwestern State vs Nicholls Prediction
In this Northwestern State vs Nicholls Prediction, Nicholls is coming as – favorites. Nicholls has been the better team this season but Northwestern State has been better against the spread, with a 17-12 ATS record. Neither team has been in good form lately, as they both are 3-5 and 4-6 in their last 8 and 10 games respectively, so I cannot pick a side. They both have been playing some lower-scoring games lately, going for a perfect 7-0 to the under in their last 7 games combined and the under is 9-1 in their last 10 head-to-head meetings. Take the under 139 points in this one.