The Nicholls State Colonels (9-5) visit the Lamar Cardinals (3-11) as 6.5-point favorites after Jaylen Fornes scored 20 points in the Colonels 78-71 loss to Sam Houston State. The matchup airs on ESPN+ at 8:00 PM ET on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. The over/under is 144.5 in the matchup.
Betting Information
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholls State | -6.5 | -110 | -110 | 144.5 | -111 | -109 | -299 | 240 |
Computer Picks
| ATS | Over/Under | Score Prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Lamar (+6.5) | Under (144.5) | Nicholls State 75 Lamar 68 |
Total Facts
- In 64.3% of their games this season (nine of 14 chances), the Colonels and their opponents have recorded more than this matchup’s point total of 144.5 points.
- Lamar has played in four games this year (out of 14 total matchups — 28.6% of opportunities) where they combined with their opponents to score at least 144.5 points.
- The Colonels and the Cardinals combine to average 5.9 less points per game than the over/under of 144.5 set for this matchup.
- The Colonels and the Cardinals have seen their opponents average a combined 1.6 more points per game than the over/under of 144.5 set for this game.
- The average over/under the Colonels have had set in games this season is 3.1 more points than this outing’s point total.
- Cardinals games this year have averaged an over/under of 137.1 points, 7.4 less than the point total in this matchup.
Nicholls State Betting Information
- The Colonels are 6-6-1 against the spread this season.
- The Colonels have posted a winning record of 4-1-1 against the spread when the spread is -6.5 or bigger.
- The Colonels have typically run under the total this season, reaching the over/under in 4 of 13 games (30.8%).
Lamar Betting Information
- The Cardinals have a 4-10 record against the spread, covering in only 28.6% of their matchups.
- The Cardinals have not fared well as a 6.5-point underdog, going 0-2 against the spread when they are at least 6.5-point underdogs.
- Lamar and its opponents have hit the over in less than half of their matchups this year — 6 of 14 (42.9%).
Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Game Type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12/2020 | Nicholls State | -7.5 | 140.5 | -362 | +272 | Regular Season | 69-65 NICHLS |
| 1/8/2020 | Lamar | -2 | 135.5 | -134 | +111 | Regular Season | 61-52 NICHLS |
| 1/30/2019 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Regular Season | 90-69 LAMAR |
Nicholls State Leaders
- Jitaurious Gordon leads the Colonels in points and assists per game, scoring 15.4 points and distributing 4.1 assists.
- Najee Garvin is the Colonels best rebounder, hauling in an average of 6.5 boards in each contest while scoring 12.4 points per game.
- Gordon leads the Colonels in three-point shooting, making an average of 2.6 shots per game from beyond the arc.
- Kevin Johnson is Nicholls State’s leader in steals, averaging 2.4 steals per game, while Ryghe Lyons leads them in blocks with 1.7 per contest.
Lamar Leaders
- Davion Buster is the top scorer for the Cardinals with 15.4 points per game. He also adds 2.3 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game to his stats.
- Lamar’s leader in rebounds is Avery Sullivan with 7.5 per game, and its leader in assists is Kasen Harrison with 4.1 per game.
- Gordon leads his teammates on the Cardinals with 3.3 made threes per game.
- Ellis Jefferson (1.4 steals per game) is the steal leader for Lamar while David Muoka (2.0 blocks per game) is the block leader.
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