Monday’s contest at Montagne Center has the Nicholls State Colonels (19-11, 13-6 Southland) taking on the Lamar Cardinals (18-12, 13-6 Southland) at 8 p.m. ET (on March 3). Our computer prediction projects a narrow 72-71 victory for Nicholls State, so expect a competitive matchup.

According to our computer prediction, Nicholls State is projected to cover the point spread (1.5) against Lamar. The two sides are expected to exceed the 140.5 total.

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Lamar vs. Nicholls State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Monday, March 3, 2025
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Beaumont, Texas
• Venue: Montagne Center
• Line: Lamar -1.5
• Point total: 140.5
• Moneyline (to win): Lamar -120, Nicholls State +100

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Lamar vs. Nicholls State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Nicholls State 72, Lamar 71

Spread & Total Prediction for Lamar vs. Nicholls State

• Pick ATS: Nicholls State (+1.5)
• Pick OU: Over (140.5)

Lamar has compiled a 16-11-0 record against the spread this season, while Nicholls State is 18-9-0. The Cardinals have a 10-17-0 record going over the point total, while games involving the Colonels have a record of 13-14-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The teams combine to score 146.4 points per game, 5.9 more points than this matchup’s total. Lamar is 7-3 against the spread and 7-3 overall in its past 10 games, while Nicholls State has gone 7-3 against the spread and 8-2 overall.

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Lamar Performance Insights

• The Cardinals outscore opponents by 4.4 points per game (scoring 71 points per game to rank 265th in college basketball while allowing 66.6 per contest to rank 39th in college basketball) and have a +130 scoring differential overall.
• The 33.8 rebounds per game Lamar averages rank 77th in college basketball, and are 3.1 more than the 30.7 its opponents grab per outing.
• Lamar knocks down 7.2 three-pointers per game (231st in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.9. It shoots 36.5% from deep while its opponents hit 31.9% from long range.
• The Cardinals put up 91.2 points per 100 possessions (295th in college basketball), while giving up 85.7 points per 100 possessions (23rd in college basketball).
• Lamar forces 12.1 turnovers per game (113th in college basketball) while committing 12 (258th in college basketball play).

Nicholls State Performance Insights

• The Colonels outscore opponents by 5.3 points per game (posting 75.4 points per game, 135th in college basketball, and giving up 70.1 per contest, 126th in college basketball) and have a +158 scoring differential.
• The 33.5 rebounds per game Nicholls State accumulates rank 84th in college basketball, 1.1 more than the 32.4 its opponents record.
• Nicholls State connects on 1.1 more threes per game than the opposition, 7.8 (165th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.7.
• Nicholls State has committed 2.1 fewer turnovers than its opponents, averaging 9.9 (54th in college basketball) while forcing 12 (123rd in college basketball).

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