Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs Nicholls State Colonels Prediction, 1/19/2026 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs Nicholls Colonels

Date: Monday, January 19, 2026

Location: David R. Stopher Gymnasium in Thibodaux, LA

TV: ESPN+

David R. Stopher Gymnasium is where the Nicholls Colonels (8-9) will attempt to defeat the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (14-3) on Monday.

The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks faced Incarnate Word and went home with a win by a final score of 56-46 in their last contest. Stephen F. Austin wrapped up the contest having earned a 34.4% field goal percentage (21 of 61) and knocked down 2 out of their 20 shots from beyond the perimeter. From the free throw line, the Lumberjacks knocked down 12 of 22 attempts for a percentage of 54.5%. In the matter of pulling down rebounds, they compiled 41 with 12 of them being of the offensive variety. They also dished out 7 assists in this game while creating 12 turnovers and having 9 steals. When talking about defending, Stephen F. Austin allowed the other team to go 32.7% from the field on 18 of 55 shooting. Incarnate Word recorded 7 dimes and had 3 steals in the game. Moreover, Incarnate Word collected 32 rebounds (7 offensive, 25 defensive), but wasn't able to record a rejection. Incarnate Word ended up going 66.7% at the free throw line by making 10 of their 15 shots. They converted 0 of 13 attempts from 3-point land. When discussing personal fouls, the Lumberjacks ended up walking away with 18 and Incarnate Word accounted for 19 personal fouls.

Keon Thompson is a guy who was a major contributor for the game. He finished the game at 54.5% from the field and also totaled 3 dimes. He played 23 minutes and also collected 7 boards. He racked up 15 points on 6 of 11 shooting.

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Stephen F. Austin enters this contest with a win-loss mark of 14-3 so far this year. They are turning it over 9.8 times per contest and as a team they are committing 17.3 fouls per game. As a unit, Stephen F. Austin is grabbing 40.5 rebounds per game and is sitting with 251 assists for the campaign, which has them ranked 177th in D-1 in terms of passing. The Lumberjacks are hitting 35.4% from downtown (158 of 446) and 63.9% from the free throw line. They are averaging 77.6 points per game (168th in the nation) while shooting 44.9% from the floor.

When they are on defense, the Lumberjacks are forcing their opponents into 11.6 turnovers per contest while drawing 15.0 fouls. They are ranked 7th in Division 1 in giving up assists to the opposition with 165 surrendered so far this year. The Lumberjacks defense is allowing a FG percentage of 40.1% (383 of 954) and they relinquish 33.7 boards per game as a squad. They are relinquishing 27.5% on shots from beyond the perimeter while they are 11th in college hoops in opponents points per game (63.9).

When they last played, the Nicholls Colonels took a loss by a final score of 94-68 when they played McNeese State. In reference to team rebounding, Nicholls State permitted McNeese State to get 36 in total (8 on the offensive glass). They finished 47.8% from downtown by going 11 of 23 and finished the game at 19 out of 22 at the free throw line (86.4%). The Colonels allowed McNeese State to convert 32 of 62 attempts from the floor which gave them a rate of 51.6% in this game. When all was said and done, the Colonels finished shooting 24 for 59 from the floor which gave them a rate of 40.7%. With regard to shooting from 3-point land, Nicholls State knocked down 12 out of their 33 tries (36.4%). They were able to convert 8 of the free throw tries for a percentage of 57.1%. McNeese State was called for 15 personal fouls for the matchup which took the Colonels to the free throw line for 14 attempts. They also turned it over 19 times, while getting 9 steals in this game. The Colonels were able to corral 18 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive rebounds for a total of 28 for the game.

Christian Winborne was important for the Colonels for the game. He converted 5 of 9 in this game for a rate of 55.6%, and totaled 3 rebounds. He accumulated 17 points in his 30 mins on the court and added 5 assists in this matchup.

Nicholls State has a record of 8-9 for the year. When it comes to offense, the Colonels are connecting on 44.4% from the field, which is 241st in D-1. Nicholls State has scored 1,290 points on the year (75.9 per game) and they average 31.2 rebounds per contest. Their rate of dishing out assists is at 14.3 times per contest (191st in the nation) and they lose possession by turning the ball over 11.9 times per game. The Colonels commit 18.3 fouls per game and they connect on 64.8% from the charity stripe.

The Colonels on defense are ranked 257th in college in points allowed per contest with 76.4. They have forced 15.8 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot 48.4% from the field (353rd in college). The Nicholls State defense concedes 35.7% on shots from behind the 3-point line (122 of 342) and their opponents are making 76.6% of their free throw shots. They relinquish 15.3 dimes and 35.7 boards every game, which ranks them 300th and 246th in the country.

Who will win tonight's NCAA game against the spread?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Stephen F. Austin

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