Nicholls vs Valparaiso Prediction, Picks & Odds | 12 Nov 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Nicholls vs Valparaiso

The Nicholls State Colonels square off against the Valparaiso Beacons, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Wednesday, November 12. Our betting preview features expert NCAAB predictions, betting tips, the latest odds and H2H stats.

Go Under 146.5 as Your Best Bet

There’s every chance that the total won’t be as high as 146.5, so we’re prepared to take the -110 that Nicholls and Valparaiso go under the line.

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Two Teams Defeated in Last Game

Nicholls State Colonels were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 65-57 reverse against Eastern Illinois Panthers.

Valparaiso Beacons lost on the road in their last game. Kentucky Wildcats won 107-59.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Valparaiso	1-1	125	170	-45	1-0	0-1	1L
Nicholls State	0-2	108	142	-34	0-0	0-2	2L

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Nicholls vs Valparaiso Prediction & Picks

Step into Nicholls vs Valparaiso with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Game Prediction

The total line looks too big at 146.5 and we can take advantage. Go under this number at -110 and hope that there aren’t too many fireworks in this college game.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our college basketball handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.

Key Nicholls vs Valparaiso stats:

• The 146.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Nicholls games.
• The 146.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Nicholls games.
• The 146.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Nicholls games.
• The 146.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Valpo games at home.
• The 146.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Valpo games.
• The 146.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Valpo games at home.

Under 146.5 Probability

If you go by the best sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. This college basketball wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Best Bet

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Correct Score Prediction

Nicholls 70 - 69 Valparaiso

We’re expecting a close contest so it might be worth going for the Colonels to win by a 70-69 scoreline. You can get a massive price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.

Nicholls vs Valparaiso 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.

Valpo Expected to Win By Huge Margin

The Moneyline betting odds might not be available with some sportsbooks as there’s a big underdog in the form of Nicholls State. However, the Spread can provide some great alternative wagering options.

The current spread is 1.5 and total points is 146.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you’re going for Under 146.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

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Moneyline

Nicholls

-

Valpo

-

Point Spread

Nicholls +1.5

-108

Valpo -1.5

-112

Total Points

Under 146.5

-110

Over 146.5

-110

Player Props & Micro Betting

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Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Nicholls Stats

Valparaiso Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 141.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 139.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 146.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.70 pts and allowed 70.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 69.60 pts and allowed 69.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 140.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 151.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 146.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 67.70 pts and allowed 72.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 74.90 pts and allowed 76.90 pts in the last 10 home games

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Missouri Valley	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Southern Illinois	2-0	184	120	64	2-0	0-0	2W
Northern Iowa	2-0	151	115	36	2-0	0-0	2W
Belmont	2-0	166	142	24	2-0	0-0	2W
UIC	2-1	262	202	60	2-0	0-1	1W
Murray State	2-1	284	239	45	2-0	0-1	1L
Drake	2-1	245	203	42	2-1	0-0	1W
Evansville	2-1	219	179	40	2-0	0-1	2W
Indiana State	2-1	244	220	24	1-0	1-1	2W
Bradley	1-1	148	123	25	1-0	0-1	1W
Illinois State	1-1	144	137	7	1-0	0-1	1W
Valparaiso	1-1	125	170	-45	1-0	0-1	1L

Southland	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Stephen F. Austin	3-0	274	210	64	2-0	1-0	3W
McNeese	2-1	326	194	132	2-0	0-1	1W
Incarnate Word	2-1	277	228	49	2-0	0-1	2W
New Orleans	2-1	251	240	11	1-0	1-1	1L
Lamar	1-1	158	131	27	1-0	0-1	1L
Houston Christian	1-1	134	148	-14	1-0	0-1	1L
Texas A&M-Commerce	1-2	247	236	11	1-0	0-2	2L
UTRGV	1-2	241	253	-12	0-0	1-2	1L
Texas A&M-CC	1-3	264	287	-23	1-0	0-3	3L
Nicholls State	0-2	108	142	-34	0-0	0-2	2L
SE Louisiana	0-3	170	216	-46	0-0	0-3	3L
Northwestern State	0-3	204	265	-61	0-0	0-3	3L

• 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