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Northwestern State vs. Nicholls State prediction: Nicholls State favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/5/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Northwestern State vs Nicholls State predictions for college basketball Monday.
Nicholls State will take on Northwestern State in men's college basketball action at David R. Stopher Gymnasium on Monday, starting at 7:30 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects Nicholls State as the most likely winner of the Northwestern State vs. Nicholls State game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Monday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Northwestern State vs. Nicholls State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's NCAA basketball matchup between Northwestern State and Nicholls State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Nicholls State a 79% chance of defeating Northwestern State. Our predicted final score has Nicholls State winning 77-69.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Northwestern State and Nicholls State each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 144.5-point over/under has a 53% chance of going over.
Northwestern State vs. Nicholls State odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Northwestern State | Nicholls State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +8.5 (-110) | -8.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +320 | -375 |
| Total | o144.5 (-110) | u144.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Northwestern State vs. Nicholls State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available 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 | Nicholls State -8.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Nicholls State | -375 |
| Total | Over 144.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 144.5 total points.
Northwestern State vs. Nicholls State game-day updates and essential details
Monday's men's college basketball matchup between Nicholls State and Northwestern State at David R. Stopher Gymnasium is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM ET.
- Who: Northwestern State vs. Nicholls State
- Date: Monday, January 5, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: David R. Stopher Gymnasium
Conclusion
We predict Nicholls State, with a 79% win probability, will likely beat Northwestern State on Monday.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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