Northwestern State at Nicholls State

Northwestern State is on a 4-2 ATS run. They're in eighth place in the Southland Conference with seven games to play. The top eight teams in the conference reach next month's Southland Conference Tournament. The defense allows .428 shooting in conference action. They've covered two of their last three as an underdog, including a 57-54 win over Stephen F. Austin as a +3.5 dog. These teams met last month, and Northwestern State won a close one, 68-66. Both teams shot under 43% as Nichols State was outrebounded 42-30, including 17-10 on the offensive glass. Play Northwestern State.