Nicholls vs McNeese State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 12 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Nicholls vs McNeese State

The Nicholls State Colonels face the McNeese State Cowboys, with tip-off scheduled for 19:30 on Monday, January 12.

We have decided to go for McNeese State against the spread in order to get the best value. They should be able to cover an appealing -13.5 line at -110 when they take on Nicholls.

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Nicholls State Colonels won their previous game 90-77. This was a road victory against New Orleans Privateers.

McNeese State Cowboys last game saw them claim a 73-61 home win over Southeastern Louisiana Lions.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 71-63 win for Nicholls when they last played McNeese. It’s been five wins for each team over the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
McNeese	13-3	1348	1094	254	10-0	3-3	3W
Nicholls State	8-8	1222	1204	18	5-0	3-8	5W

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Nicholls vs McNeese State Prediction & Picks

We dive into the top Nicholls vs McNeese State betting angles, including our main match prediction, best correct score play and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We’re really sweet on the big favorites who are -13.5 on the spread. McNeese State should enjoy a huge victory in this college matchup and cover the line at -110.

Our basketball predictions are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each team. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant stats that help guide and strengthen our college hoops picks.

Key Nicholls vs McNeese State stats:

• The -13.5 line has been covered by McNeese in 11 of their last 20 games at home.

McNeese -13.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Nicholls 67 - 85 McNeese

There are lots of different betting angles including the chance to back the Cowboys on the correct score lines. For example, a 85-67 victory in their favor is available at massive odds.

Nicholls vs McNeese State Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

According to the Moneyline betting odds, McNeese State are red-hot -1429 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 93% chance of winning this college game. At +810, Nicholls State are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is 13.5 and the total points line is currently 147.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you want to back Over 147.5, it’s -115.

College hoops fans are spoilt for choice thanks to the wide range of team props and game lines which are available for every contest on the coupon. Head to the top basketball sportsbooks and find the best value picks.

Moneyline

Nicholls

+810

McNeese

-1429

Point Spread

Nicholls +13.5

-110

McNeese -13.5

-110

Total Points

Under 147.5

-105

Over 147.5

-115

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Nicholls Stats

McNeese State Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +13.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -13.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 153.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 156.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 147.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 147.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.90 pts and allowed 71.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 74.70 pts and allowed 81.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 146.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 152.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 147.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 147.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.90 pts and allowed 69.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 90.70 pts and allowed 61.40 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	13-3	1348	1094	254	10-0	3-3	3W
Stephen F. Austin	13-3	1264	1041	223	8-0	5-3	1W
Nicholls State	8-8	1222	1204	18	5-0	3-8	5W
Texas A&M-CC	8-8	1216	1092	124	5-1	3-7	1L
Incarnate Word	8-8	1268	1153	115	8-1	0-7	2L
Lamar	8-8	1132	1074	58	4-4	4-4	1W
Texas A&M-Commerce	7-10	1245	1299	-54	4-2	3-8	1W
UTRGV	6-10	1202	1134	68	4-4	2-6	1L
Northwestern State	5-11	1166	1248	-82	4-3	1-8	1W
New Orleans	5-11	1173	1310	-137	2-2	3-9	1L
SE Louisiana	5-11	1041	1111	-70	2-3	3-8	1L
Houston Christian	5-11	1106	1207	-101	3-3	2-8	7L

• 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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