Southeastern Louisiana vs Nicholls Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Southeastern Louisiana vs Nicholls

The Southeastern Louisiana Lions face the Nicholls State Colonels, with tip-off scheduled for 16:00 on Saturday, February 28.

Let’s bet on Southeastern Louisiana who have been given a more than generous +4.5 on the spread. We think -105 can be taken with confidence that the underdogs cover the line against Nicholls.

Southeastern Louisiana Lions were beaten 73-68 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders.

Nicholls State Colonels won last time out by a 53-52 scoreline. It was on the road against Lamar Cardinals.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Southeastern have won two on the bounce against Nicholls. Both victories came at home by 84-81 (OT) and 67-61 scorelines. The previous 10 games have seen both teams achieve five victories.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Nicholls State	12-17	2126	2203	-77	5-5	7-12	1W
SE Louisiana	8-21	1874	2038	-164	5-7	3-14	4L

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Southeastern Louisiana vs Nicholls Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Southeastern Louisiana vs Nicholls betting tips, from our main match prediction and correct score call to bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

We’re sweet on Southeastern Louisiana putting up a fight in this college contest and that compels us to back the underdogs against the spread. You can get -105 when it comes to the +4.5 that is available.

Our expert college basketball handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key Southeastern Louisiana vs Nicholls stats:

• The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Nicholls in 6 consecutive games at home.
• The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Nicholls in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Nicholls in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Nicholls in 3 consecutive games against Southeastern.

Southeastern +4.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 51.3% prospect of winning. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Southeastern 75 - 73 Nicholls

For a fun bet, consider backing the Lions to claim a 75-73 win. Although it’s a speculative wager, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.

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Southeastern Louisiana 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.

There’s an absence of Moneyline odds for this college game due to it being perceived as one-sided, although underdogs Southeastern Louisiana and their opponents are available as options on the spread.

The spread is 4.5 and the total points line is currently 140.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. If you're keen on Over 140.5, this selection is available at -108.

You can find a nice selection of game lines and team props for most college basketball matchups, with the top betting apps creating many different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Moneyline

SE LA

-

Nicholls

-

Point Spread

SE LA +4.5

-105

Nicholls -4.5

-115

Total Points

Under 140.5

-112

Over 140.5

-108

As an alternative to the game lines and team props, check out the player props that are available. These can be a great alternative if you want to focus on a player’s performance. The best gambling sites will provide lots of options.

There are some exciting college basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.

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Southeastern Louisiana Stats

Nicholls Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 134.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 135.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 140.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 140.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 63.60 pts and allowed 71.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 62.20 pts and allowed 73.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 143.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 151.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 140.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 140.5 at Home: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.40 pts and allowed 73.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 77.60 pts and allowed 73.40 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
Stephen F. Austin	25-4	2248	1918	330	15-1	10-3	1L
McNeese	25-5	2410	1980	430	17-0	8-5	7W
UTRGV	16-13	2202	2024	178	8-5	8-8	1L
Texas A&M-CC	15-15	2160	2053	107	8-5	7-10	1W
New Orleans	14-15	2184	2281	-97	5-4	9-11	3W
Nicholls State	12-17	2126	2203	-77	5-5	7-12	1W
Lamar	12-17	2054	1996	58	7-9	5-8	6L
Houston Christian	11-18	1956	2106	-150	8-4	3-14	1W
Incarnate Word	11-18	2162	2149	13	9-6	2-12	1L
Texas A&M-Commerce	11-19	2120	2238	-118	6-8	5-11	2L
Northwestern State	10-19	2017	2111	-94	8-6	2-13	2W
SE Louisiana	8-21	1874	2038	-164	5-7	3-14	4L

• 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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