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The Nicholls State Colonels (11-11, 6-4 Southland) host the New Orleans Privateers (6-16, 3-8 Southland) after winning six home games in a row. The Colonels are double-digit favorites by 11.5 points in the matchup, which starts at 8:00 PM ET on Thursday, February 9, 2023. The point total in the matchup is set at 151.
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How do I watch Colonels vs. Privateers?
- Game Day: Thursday, February 9, 2023
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Thibodaux, Louisiana
- Arena: Stopher Gym
Betting Lines for Colonels vs. Privateers
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholls State | -11.5 | 151 |
Nicholls State Betting Stats & Information
- Nicholls State has won 75% of its games this season when favored on the moneyline (6-2).
- The Colonels have not yet played as a moneyline favorite of -741 or shorter.
- The Colonels have a 6-10-2 record against the spread this season.
- The Privateers are 2-4 against the spread when an underdog by 11.5 points or more this season.
- The average point total in Nicholls State’s games this season is 2.7 fewer points than the over/under of 151 in this matchup.
New Orleans Betting Stats & Info
- New Orleans has been the underdog in 12 games this season, and it has failed to win any of those contests.
- The Privateers have not been a bigger underdog this season than the +490 moneyline set for this game.
- So far this year, the Privateers have compiled a 7-13-0 record against the spread.
- The Privateers are 2-4 against the spread when an underdog by 11.5 points or more this season.
- The average over/under in New Orleans’ games this year is 0.5 more points than the point total of 151 for this outing.
Nicholls State vs. New Orleans Season Stat Comparison
| Nicholls State Rank | Nicholls State AVG | New Orleans AVG | New Orleans Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97th | 75.4 | Points Scored | 71.1 | 187th |
| 271st | 72.9 | Points Allowed | 80.4 | 358th |
| 217th | 31.3 | Rebounds | 28.7 | 321st |
| 109th | 9.4 | Off. Rebounds | 8 | 235th |
| 135th | 7.8 | 3pt Made | 6.6 | 269th |
| 103rd | 14.2 | Assists | 14.9 | 69th |
| 264th | 12.9 | Turnovers | 17.2 | 364th |
This Matchup’s Impact Players
Nicholls State Colonels Leaders
- The Colonels scoring leader is Caleb Huffman, who averages 15.2 per contest to go with 4.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists.
- Emanuel Littles leads Nicholls State in rebounding, averaging 7.2 per game, while Micah Thomas leads the team in assists, distributing an average of 3.4 in each contest.
- Huffman leads the Colonels in three-point shooting, making an average of 1.7 shots per game from beyond the arc.
New Orleans Privateers Leaders
- The Privateers’ Jordan Johnson averages enough points (17 per game) and assists (4.3 per game) to sit atop the squad’s leaderboards.
- Simeon Kirkland is at the top of the New Orleans rebounding leaderboard with 5.2 rebounds per game. He also racks up 7.9 points and tacks on 0.9 assists per game.
- Johnson makes 3.4 three-pointers per game, the most on the Privateers.

