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<p>Looking to win big? The Colonels and Demons face off at 4:30 ET on ESPN+. The Demons are hosting the game at Prather Coliseum in Natchitoches, LA. Nicholls is favored by -1.5 in this Southland conference contest against Northwestern State. The game's over/under currently sits at 137.5 points.</p><h3>NICHOLLS COLONELS VS NORTHWESTERN STATE DEMONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northwestern State Demons +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prather Coliseum at 4:30 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHWESTERN STATE DEMONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Demons.</li><li>Not only will Northwestern State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Colonels Stand a Chance in Natchitoches?</h3><h3>Nicholls Colonels Recent Game</h3> 

<p>The Colonels pulled off a 71-69 win over Seattle on Monday, bringing their record to 5-5. Nicholls, who entered the game as +10 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Leading 35-32 at halftime, Nicholls scored 36 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The total points for the game were 140, falling under the O/U line of 145.5.</p><p>In their last game, the Nicholls Colonels put up 71 points, shooting 46.7% from the field and 31.2% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 50%, and they connected on just 58.8% of their free throws.</p> <p>Byron Ireland led the way with 19 points, hitting 7 of 10 shots. Trae English added 13 points and 5 assists, while Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe contributed 12 points and 9 rebounds. Brayden Maldonado was 3 of 4 from three-point range, finishing with 11 points.</p><p>Despite the defensive effort, Nicholls Colonels couldn’t hold their opponent under 69 points, giving up 42% shooting from the field. They allowed 14 of 33 two-point attempts to fall, which also came at a 42% clip.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Colonels’ defense saw their opponent hit 7 of 17 threes, good for 41%. They also sent them to the line 27 times, where they converted 20 free throws at a 74% rate. Nicholls gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Demons Win at Home?</h3><h3>Northwestern State Demons Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Northwestern State fell to 3-7 on the season after a 77-53 loss to Texas on Sunday. The Demons were +28 point underdogs going into the game.</p> <p>They trailed 41-22 at halftime but managed to score 31 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The total points for the game were 130, which was under the O/U line of 140.5.</p><p>In their last game, Northwestern State managed just 53 points, shooting 38.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, and they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 17 attempts for 17.6%. At the free-throw line, they connected on just 8 of 17 attempts, shooting 47.1%.</p> <p>Micah Thomas led the Demons with 19 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 50% from three-point range. Addison Patterson and Tre Johnson each added 18 points, with Johnson hitting 57.1% of his threes. The team recorded 10 offensive rebounds and 7 assists in the game.</p><p>Northwestern State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 77 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 27 field goals, including 16 two-pointers at a 55% clip.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Demons allowed 11 threes on 25 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 44%. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 15 times, where they hit 12 free throws at an 80% rate. Northwestern State gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Jaguars and Tigers game? Catch the action at H&PE Arena in Houston, TX, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on SWAC. The odds for this Southwestern Athletic conference game currently have Texas Southern as the -1.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 142.5 points.</p><h3>SOUTHERN JAGUARS VS TEXAS SOUTHERN TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Southern Tigers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at H&PE Arena at 6:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS SOUTHERN TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Texas Southern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Southern Shock Everyone at H&PE Arena?</h3><h3>Southern Jaguars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Southern fell to 2-8 on the season after a 77-43 road loss to Nebraska on Monday. Entering the game as +22 point underdogs, the Jaguars not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Southern trailed 39-15 at halftime and managed 28 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The game’s total points (120) were under the O/U line of 141.5.</p><p>Southern struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 43 points while shooting 25.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 26.9%, and they hit only 12.5% of their three-point attempts, going 3-for-24 from deep.</p> <p>Free-throw shooting was also a problem, as they connected on just 37.5% of their attempts. They did manage to grab 17 offensive rebounds and dish out 10 assists. Connor Essegian led the way with 20 points, hitting 6 threes at a 50% clip.</p><p>Southern's defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 49% from the field on 26 of 53 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 13 of 23 shooting, which is 56%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Southern's opponents hit 13 of 30 shots, good for 43%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 12, or 66%. Southern gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can The Tigers Secure a Home Victory?</h3><h3>Texas Southern Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Texas Southern fell to 0-10 on the season after a 69-65 loss to Abilene Christian on Saturday. The Tigers, who were +9.5 point underdogs, kept it closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After trailing 42-35 at halftime, Texas Southern tightened up defensively, holding Abilene Christian to 27 points in the second half while scoring 30 themselves. The total points for the game came in under the 143.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their last game, Texas Southern put up 65 points, shooting 41.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.3%. They connected on 35.7% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-14 from deep, and hit 73.7% of their free throws, making 14 of 19.</p> <p>Leonardo Bettiol led the way with 22 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 56.2% from the field. Quion Williams added 21 points and 11 rebounds, hitting 53.3% of his shots. Kavion McClain contributed 19 points, knocking down 3 threes at a 42.9% rate.</p><p>Texas Southern's defense gave up 69 points, allowing the opposing team to shoot 42% from the field. They struggled to contain two-point shots, with the other team hitting 55% of their attempts (25/45).</p> <p>However, Texas Southern did well in defending the three-point line, where the other team shot just 14% (3/21). The opposing team also went 10/15 from the free-throw line, and Texas Southern gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p>

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