Lamar Cardinals vs Nicholls Colonels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/20/25
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Cardinals versus the Colonels? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Stopher Gymnasium in Thibodaux, LA. The over/under for this Southland conference contest is set at 140.5 points, with Nicholls being favored by -3.5 at home against Lamar.
LAMAR CARDINALS VS NICHOLLS COLONELS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Nicholls Colonels -3.5
This game will be played at Stopher Gymnasium at 2:00 ET on Monday, January 20th.
WHY BET THE NICHOLLS COLONELS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Colonels.
- Not only will Nicholls pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Can Lamar Grab a Win on the Road?
Lamar Cardinals Recent Game/Games
The Cardinals fell to 6-9 on the season after a 75-64 road loss to McNeese State on Saturday. Lamar was a +14.5 underdog going into the game but managed to cover the spread.
After trailing 35-24 at halftime, Lamar scored 40 points in the 2nd half but also allowed 40 points. The total points for the game were 139, going over the O/U line of 135.5.
In their last game, the Lamar Cardinals put up 64 points, shooting 47.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.5%. They hit 55.6% of their two-point attempts and connected on 36.8% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-19 from three-point range.
Alexis Marmolejos led the way with 20 points, hitting 4-of-7 from deep, while DJ Richards Jr. also contributed 19 points, making 5-of-9 from three. Brandon Murray added 14 points, shooting 62.5% overall, and Andrew Holifield chipped in 11 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots.
Lamar’s defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 43% from the field on 25 of 58 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 51% shooting, as the other team went 16 for 31 on two-point shots.
From three-point range, Lamar’s defense saw their opponents hit 9 of 27, good for 33%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 16, shooting 57%. Lamar gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.
Pressure Builds for Nicholls as Home Favorites
Nicholls Colonels Recent Game/Games
The Colonels improved to 8-7 on the season with a 73-61 home win over Stephen F. Austin on Saturday, January 18th. Nicholls entered the game as -3.5 favorites and covered the spread with the win.
Nicholls led 39-33 at halftime and held the Lumberjacks to 28 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The game’s total points (134) fell just under the O/U line of 137.5.
In their latest game, the Colonels put up 73 points, shooting 48.1% from the field. They connected on 52.2% of their threes, hitting 12 of 23 attempts, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 59.6%.
Byron Ireland led the way, going 3-for-3 from deep and 7-for-10 overall, finishing with 17 points and 4 assists. Robert Brown III added 16 points, hitting 5 threes on 11 attempts.
Despite Nicholls’ defensive efforts, they gave up 61 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 48% from the field. The Colonels conceded 12 threes on 23 attempts, with the other team hitting 52% from beyond the arc.
Nicholls sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 11 shots for a 68% success rate. The Colonels limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 6 offensive rebounds.