Saturday’s contest at Cajundome has the Nicholls State Colonels (3-4) going head to head against the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (1-6) at 3:00 PM ET (on November 30). Our computer prediction projects a close 74-72 win for Nicholls State, so expect a competitive matchup.

Based on our computer prediction, Nicholls State is projected to cover the point spread (1.5) versus Louisiana. The two teams are expected to fall short of the 147.5 over/under.

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Louisiana vs. Nicholls State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024
• Time: 3:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Lafayette, Louisiana
• Venue: Cajundome
• Line: Louisiana -1.5
• Point total: 147.5
• Moneyline (to win): Louisiana -112, Nicholls State -108

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Louisiana vs. Nicholls State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Nicholls State 74, Louisiana 72

Spread & Total Prediction for Louisiana vs. Nicholls State

• Pick ATS: Nicholls State (+1.5)
• Pick OU: Under (147.5)

Louisiana has a 0-6-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to Nicholls State, who is 2-3-0 ATS. In terms of hitting the over, games involving the Ragin’ Cajuns are 4-2-0 and the Colonels are 1-4-0. The two teams average 139.6 points per game combined, 7.9 less than this matchup’s total.

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Louisiana Performance Insights

• The Ragin’ Cajuns’ -96 scoring differential (being outscored by 13.7 points per game) is a result of scoring 69 points per game (298th in college basketball) while giving up 82.7 per outing (349th in college basketball).
• Louisiana grabs 26.1 rebounds per game (356th in college basketball) while allowing 36.6 per outing to its opponents. It is outrebounded by 10.5 boards per game.
• Louisiana makes 7 three-pointers per game (249th in college basketball), 1.1 fewer than its opponents (8.1).
• The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 306th in college basketball by averaging 87.5 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 354th in college basketball, allowing 104.8 points per 100 possessions.
• Louisiana has committed 11 turnovers per game (120th in college basketball action), three fewer than the 14 it forces on average (82nd in college basketball).

Nicholls State Performance Insights

• The Colonels are outscoring opponents by 5.6 points per game, with a +39 scoring differential overall. They put up 70.6 points per game (279th in college basketball) and allow 65 per outing (55th in college basketball).
• Nicholls State records 35.9 rebounds per game (81st in college basketball) while conceding 34.3 per outing to opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 1.6 boards per game.
• Nicholls State connects on 7.7 three-pointers per game (196th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.3. It shoots 32.3% from deep, and its opponents shoot 27.1%.
• Nicholls State has come out ahead in the turnover battle by two per game, committing 10 (64th in college basketball) while forcing 12 (204th in college basketball).

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