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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Dimers' simulation model projects a 92.5% win probability for Sam Houston State at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium.
Sam Houston State and Nicholls State will clash in Week 3 college football action at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium on Saturday, with kickoff at 7:00 PM ET.
Dimers' advanced college football model projects Sam Houston State as the most likely winner in this Nicholls State vs. Sam Houston State prediction.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Nicholls State vs. Sam Houston State prediction and odds
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have re-simulated the result of Nicholls State vs. Sam Houston State, forming part of our college football predictions coverage.
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Our famous predictive model currently gives Sam Houston State a 92.5% chance of defeating Nicholls State. Our predicted final score has Sam Houston State winning 34-16. According to our model, Nicholls State (+21.5) has a 59.6% chance of covering the spread, while the 50.5-point over/under has a 53.3% chance of going over.
Latest betting odds
We have researched the best college football odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Spread: Nicholls State +21.5 (-110) / Sam Houston State -21.5 (-105)
- Moneyline: Nicholls State +1160, Sam Houston State -1400
- Total: Over/Under 50.5 (-110/-108)
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Model picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current 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 +21.5 @ -110 via bet365
- Moneyline: Nicholls State @ +1160 via FanDuel
- Total: Over 50.5 @ -110 via bet365
According to our best college football bets, the top play to make on this game is Nicholls State +21.5 at the spread.
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 Sam Houston State and Nicholls State at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Nicholls State vs. Sam Houston State
- Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Elliott T. Bowers Stadium
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Conclusion
We predict Sam Houston State, with a 92.5% 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.
Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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