Nicholls State vs. McNeese State prediction: Why McNeese State is favored to win in college football Week 9 [2026]

Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have re-simulated the outcome of Nicholls State vs. McNeese State, forming part of our college football predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model currently gives McNeese State a 73.0% chance of beating Nicholls State. Our predicted final score has McNeese State winning 30-22. According to our model, Nicholls State (+8.5) has a 53.1% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 53.5 points has a 50.4% chance of staying under.

Latest betting odds

We have sourced the best college football odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Spread: Nicholls State +8.5 (-110) / McNeese State -8.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Nicholls State +292, McNeese State -308
• Total: Over/Under 53.5 (+111/-125)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Model picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Spread: Nicholls State +8.5 @ -110 via DraftKings
• Moneyline: Nicholls State @ 25¢ via Novig
• Total: Over 53.5 @ 48¢ via Novig

According to our college football best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 53.5 total points.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.

Game info & kickoff details

Saturday's college football matchup between McNeese State and Nicholls State at Navarre Stadium is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM ET.

• Who: Nicholls State vs. McNeese State
• Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
• Time: 3:00 PM ET/12:00 PM PT
• Venue: Navarre Stadium

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Conclusion

We predict McNeese State, with a 73.0% win probability, will likely beat Nicholls State in Saturday's college football matchup.

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This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary College Football prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.