Monday’s game between the Nicholls State Colonels (19-11, 13-6 Southland) and the Lamar Cardinals (18-12, 13-6 Southland) at Montagne Center is expected to be a competitive matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 72-71, with Nicholls State taking home the win. Tipoff is at 8 p.m. ET on March 3.

According to our computer prediction, Nicholls State projects to cover the 1.5-point spread in its matchup versus Lamar. The over/under has been set at 140.5, and the two sides are projected to exceed it.

Catch tons of live college basketball, plus original programming, with ESPN+ or the Disney Bundle.

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 -125, Nicholls State +104

Place your bets on any men’s college basketball matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link.

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’s record against the spread this season is 16-11-0, and Nicholls State’s is 18-9-0. In terms of going over the point total, games involving the Cardinals are 10-17-0 and the Colonels are 13-14-0. The two teams average 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 last 10 contests, while Nicholls State has gone 7-3 against the spread and 8-2 overall.

Bet on this or any men’s college basketball matchup at BetMGM.

Lamar Performance Insights

• The Cardinals are outscoring opponents by 4.4 points per game with a +130 scoring differential overall. They put up 71 points per game (265th in college basketball) and allow 66.6 per contest (39th in college basketball).
• Lamar is 77th in the nation at 33.8 rebounds per game. That’s 3.1 more than the 30.7 its opponents average.
• Lamar knocks down 7.2 three-pointers per game (232nd in college basketball) at a 36.5% rate (56th in college basketball), compared to the 6.9 its opponents make while shooting 31.9% from beyond the arc.
• The Cardinals average 91.2 points per 100 possessions on offense (296th in college basketball), and allow 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 action).

Nicholls State Performance Insights

• The Colonels have a +158 scoring differential, topping opponents by 5.3 points per game. They’re putting up 75.4 points per game, 135th in college basketball, and are allowing 70.1 per contest to rank 126th in college basketball.
• Nicholls State prevails in the rebound battle by an average of 1.1 boards. It collects 33.5 rebounds per game (84th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 32.4.
• Nicholls State knocks down 7.8 three-pointers per game (165th in college basketball), 1.1 more than its opponents. It shoots 35% from deep (126th in college basketball), and its opponents are shooting 30.1%.
• Nicholls State has committed 9.9 turnovers per game (54th in college basketball), 2.1 fewer than the 12 it forces (123rd in college basketball).

Rep your favorite players with officially licensed gear. Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, hats, and much more.

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.