The Nicholls State Colonels (0-1) face the Eastern Illinois Panthers (0-1) as only 2.5-point favorites on Friday, November 7, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The point total is set at 135.5 in the matchup.
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Nicholls State vs. Eastern Illinois betting lines
- Nicholls State moneyline odds to win: -161
- Eastern Illinois moneyline odds to win: +134
- Spread: Nicholls State (-2.5)
- Total: 135.5
Nicholls State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread last season, Nicholls State fared worse at home, covering six times in 12 home games, and 12 times in 16 road games.
- The Colonels went over the over/under in four of 12 home games (33.3%) last season. They fared better on the road, going over the total in nine of 16 matchups (56.2%).
- As a moneyline favorite last year, Nicholls State won a lower percentage of its home games (.700) compared to away games (1.000).
Last season stats
- Last season, the Colonels were 167th in the nation offensively (74.0 points scored per game) and 91st defensively (69.6 points conceded).
- Nicholls State was 72nd in college basketball in rebounds per game (33.7) and 277th in rebounds allowed (32.7) last season.
- At 11.3 assists per game last year, the Colonels were 330th in college basketball.
Nicholls State betting records last season
- ATS Record: 19-11-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 12-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 8-5-0 (As Favorite: 8-5-0; As Underdog: 11-6-0)
- O-U-P: 14-16-0 (Home: 4-8-0; Away: 9-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-3 (Home: 7-3; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 7-10 (Home: 1-1; Away: 6-8)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.8 (282nd in nation) | 41.6 (58th) | 33.7 (72nd) | 32.7 (277th) | 11.3 (330th) | 10.2 (87th) |
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Eastern Illinois statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread last season, Eastern Illinois had better results on the road (8-8-0) than at home (4-8-0).
- In 2024-25, a lower percentage of the Panthers’ games finished above the over/under at home (41.7%, five of 12) than on the road (50%, eight of 16).
- The Panthers’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs was .286 (2-5) last season, and on the road it was .250 (4-12).
Last season stats
- The Panthers averaged just 66.5 points per game (18th-worst in college basketball) last season, but they played better at the other end, where they allowed 69.0 points per game (81st-ranked).
- With 31.3 boards per game, Eastern Illinois was 214th in the country. It gave up 33.2 rebounds per contest, which ranked 300th in college basketball.
- The Panthers dished out 11.3 assists per game, which ranked them 330th in the nation.
Eastern Illinois betting records last season
- ATS Record: 13-16-0 (Home: 4-8-0; Away: 8-8-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 10-12-0 (As Favorite: 2-3-0; As Underdog: 11-13-0)
- O-U-P: 13-16-0 (Home: 5-7-0; Away: 8-8-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-2 (Home: 2-2; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 7-17 (Home: 2-5; Away: 4-12)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.2 (338th in nation) | 42.5 (93rd) | 31.3 (214th) | 33.2 (300th) | 11.3 (330th) | 11.6 (232nd) |
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