New Orleans vs Nicholls Prediction, Picks & Odds | 27 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: New Orleans vs Nicholls

The New Orleans Privateers battle the Nicholls State Colonels, with tip-off scheduled for 16:30 on Tuesday, January 27.

There’s every chance that the total won’t be as high as 159.5, so we’re prepared to take the -110 that New Orleans and Nicholls go under the line.

New Orleans Privateers were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 82-63 reverse against McNeese State Cowboys.

Nicholls State Colonels suffered a defeat in their last game. A 67-61 scoreline occurred on the road against Southeastern Louisiana Lions.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Nicholls claim a 90-77 win over New Orleans. Nicholls have racked up five straight wins over New Orleans. On the head-to-head front, they have won 8 of the past 10.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
New Orleans	15-18	2459	2563	-104	6-6	9-12	1L
Nicholls State	14-19	2388	2471	-83	7-6	7-13	1L

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New Orleans vs Nicholls Prediction & Picks

This expert New Orleans vs Nicholls betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score pick and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

Totals wagering for this college contest provides lots of value at -110. The line is set at 159.5 and we’d be surprised if the combined points total exceeds that amount.

Our expert basketball picks always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable college hoops stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key New Orleans vs Nicholls stats:

• The 159.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 9 New Orleans games on the road.
• The 159.5 line hasn’t been covered in 17 of the last 20 New Orleans games on the road.
• The 159.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Nicholls games at home.
• The 159.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Nicholls games at home.
• The 159.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Nicholls games.

Under 159.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. However, our cappers have this figure between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

New Orleans 74 - 82 Nicholls

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New Orleans vs Nicholls Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

For this college game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Nicholls State are -204 favorites to win and that means a 67% chance of landing a victory. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, New Orleans are trading at +168.

The spread is calculated to be 3.5, while total points comes in at 156.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you’re going for Under 156.5, this outcome can be backed at -105.

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Moneyline

New Orleans

+168

Nicholls

-204

Point Spread

New Orleans +3.5

-102

Nicholls -3.5

-120

Total Points

Under 156.5

-105

Over 156.5

-115

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New Orleans Stats

Nicholls Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 155.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 151.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 159.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 159.5 on the Road: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.90 pts and allowed 80.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 69.50 pts and allowed 81.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 151.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 150.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 159.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 159.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.40 pts and allowed 77.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 80.40 pts and allowed 70.20 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Southland	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
McNeese	29-5	2711	2247	464	18-0	11-5	11W
Stephen F. Austin	28-5	2520	2176	344	16-2	12-3	1L
UTRGV	19-14	2505	2293	212	11-5	8-9	1L
Texas A&M-CC	18-16	2447	2304	143	11-5	7-11	1L
New Orleans	15-18	2459	2563	-104	6-6	9-12	1L
Nicholls State	14-19	2388	2471	-83	7-6	7-13	1L
Lamar	12-19	2167	2143	24	7-9	5-10	8L
Incarnate Word	12-19	2302	2285	17	10-7	2-12	1L
Houston Christian	12-20	2147	2309	-162	9-5	3-15	1L
Texas A&M-Commerce	11-21	2246	2385	-139	6-8	5-13	4L
Northwestern State	10-22	2185	2317	-132	8-6	2-16	3L
SE Louisiana	9-22	2016	2184	-168	5-7	4-15	1W

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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