Neutral · model win chance 47%
70
Nicholls Colonels
Neutral · model win chance 53%
71
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The model's call

Rating model v1 · updated Sun Nov 15, 1:33 PM ET
Southern Miss Golden Eagles 7047% to win Nicholls Colonels 7153% to win
NICH -1.0model spread
141.8model total
73possessions

No line yet. Sun Belt lines usually post about a day ahead; once books post, the model's side and total leans show here in color.

OverUnderFavoriteUnderdogThe colored fill is the gap between the model and the market: a full chip means 6 points or more. The number on each chip is that gap.
Projections come from opponent-adjusted offense, defense and pace for every D-I team, with home court. Player absences are not in the number yet. A lean is the gap between the model and the market, not a guarantee. 21+.

Players to watch

Box-score ratings, points per 100 possessions vs an average D-I player
Best overall is the top net rating among regulars in this game; offensive engine and defensive anchor are the best on each end. Ranks are among 187 rated Sun Belt players. Early in the season these lean on last year's numbers. Tap a player for his profile.

Team ratings

USMNICH
Net rating-7.8 #257-6.4 #239
Offense97.5 #31098.7 #301
Defense105.2 #163105.0 #156
Tempo71.8 #9371.4 #108
Games this season44
Per 100 possessions, adjusted for opponent and venue; # is the D-I rank of 365. Defense: lower is better. Full table on the ratings page.

Line, rest and travel

No line posted yet. When Sun Belt lines post →

TeamRest daysMiles inTime zone
Southern Miss Golden Eagles1 short355same
Nicholls Colonelsnon-Sun Belt team, not tracked
Miles are an estimate from the travel model.