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Lamar vs. Nicholls State prediction: Nicholls State favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Lamar vs Nicholls State predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Nicholls State and Lamar will lock horns in men's college basketball action at David R. Stopher Gymnasium on Saturday, starting at 4:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model projects Nicholls State as the most likely winner of the Lamar vs. Nicholls State game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Lamar vs. Nicholls State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Lamar and Nicholls State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Nicholls State a 62% chance of beating Lamar. Our predicted final score has Nicholls State winning 71-68.
According to our model, Lamar (+3.5) has a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 138.5 points has a 52% chance of staying under.
Lamar vs. Nicholls State odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Lamar | Nicholls State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +3.5 (-108) | -3.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +154 | -180 |
| Total | o138.5 (-115) | u138.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Lamar vs. Nicholls State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Lamar +3.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | Lamar | +154 |
| Total | Under 138.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Lamar +3.5 at the spread.
Lamar vs. Nicholls State game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between Nicholls State and Lamar at David R. Stopher Gymnasium is scheduled to commence at 4:00 PM ET.
- Who: Lamar vs. Nicholls State
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM ET/1:00PM PT
- Venue: David R. Stopher Gymnasium
Conclusion
We predict Nicholls State, with a 62% win probability, will likely beat Lamar on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Lamar vs. Nicholls State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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