Incarnate Word Cardinals vs Nicholls State Colonels predictions, Feb 14, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

7 months ago

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On February 14, 2026, the Incarnate Word Cardinals will host the Nicholls State Colonels in what promises to be an intriguing NCAA College Basketball matchup. The Cardinals enter this contest having secured only one victory in their last five games, indicating a challenging stretch. Their recent form suggests potential vulnerabilities, particularly in maintaining defensive consistency.

Conversely, the Colonels have achieved two wins in their last five outings, demonstrating a slight edge in momentum. Nicholls State’s offensive strategies appear more cohesive recently, which could give them an advantage in exploiting Incarnate Word’s defensive gaps.

Bookmaker odds favor the home team at 1.66 compared to 2.05 for the visiting Colonels, reflecting the Cardinals’ perceived home-court advantage. Our model indicates a 57.9% probability of a home win for Incarnate Word, against a 42.1% chance for Nicholls State.

While the Cardinals may benefit from their home environment, the Colonels’ overall form and recent tactical improvements make this matchup finely balanced. Bettors should consider both teams’ current trajectories as they approach this contest without guaranteed outcomes.

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Incarnate Word
55.3%

Nicholls State
44.7%

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Latest Results

09.02.26 Southeastern Louisiana Lions basketball – Incarnate Word Cardinals basketball – 74:62
07.02.26 McNeese State Cowboys basketball – Incarnate Word Cardinals basketball – 81:64
02.02.26 Texas A&M-CC Islanders basketball – Incarnate Word Cardinals basketball – 69:71
31.01.26 Incarnate Word Cardinals basketball – University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros basketball – 93:106
27.01.26 Houston Christian Huskies basketball – Incarnate Word Cardinals basketball – 81:75

09.02.26 Nicholls State Colonels basketball – University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros basketball – 72:92
07.02.26 Nicholls State Colonels basketball – Texas A&M-CC Islanders basketball – 76:83
02.02.26 Northwestern State Demons basketball – Nicholls State Colonels basketball – 58:61
31.01.26 East Texas A&M Lions basketball – Nicholls State Colonels basketball – 68:72
27.01.26 Nicholls State Colonels basketball – New Orleans Privateers basketball – 62:80

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Incarnate Word won 0.

Recent form of Incarnate Word has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).

Nicholls State has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

Recently, Incarnate Word has had a series of away games.

The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.

In the last 13 head-to-head matches, Incarnate Word won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 885:971. (average 68.1:74.7).

Including home matches between the teams, Incarnate Word won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 474:502. (average 67.7:71.7).

Latest Head To Head

06.12.25 Nicholls State Colonels basketball – Incarnate Word Cardinals basketball – 74:67
10.03.25 Nicholls State Colonels basketball – Incarnate Word Cardinals basketball – 74:70 OT
13.01.25 Incarnate Word Cardinals basketball – Nicholls State Colonels basketball – 82:88
26.02.24 Nicholls State Colonels basketball – Incarnate Word Cardinals basketball – 92:82
22.01.24 Incarnate Word Cardinals basketball – Nicholls State Colonels basketball – 74:78 OT

Standings

NCAA College Basketball Outrights

1. Arizona Wildcats: 4.75 (14.97%)

2. Michigan Wolverines: 5.5 (12.93%)

3. Duke Blue Devils: 7.5 (9.48%)

4. Houston Cougars: 8.5 (8.36%)

5. Illinois Fighting Illini: 13 (5.47%)

6. Florida Gators: 14 (5.08%)

7. Iowa State: 15 (4.74%)

8. Connecticut Huskies: 16 (4.44%)

9. Kansas Jayhawks: 17 (4.18%)

10. Purdue Boilermakers: 20 (3.55%)

11. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 26 (2.73%)

12. Texas Tech: 36 (1.97%)

13. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 36 (1.97%)

14. Michigan State: 41 (1.73%)

15. Vanderbilt Commodores: 46 (1.55%)

16. Arkansas Razorbacks: 51 (1.39%)

17. Tennessee Volunteers: 67 (1.06%)

18. Brigham Young: 67 (1.06%)

19. Alabama Crimson Tide: 67 (1.06%)

20. St. Johns Red Storm: 67 (1.06%)

21. Louisville: 81 (0.88%)

22. Kentucky Wildcats: 81 (0.88%)

23. Iowa Hawkeyes: 101 (0.7%)

24. Virginia Cavaliers: 101 (0.7%)

25. St. Louis Billikens: 101 (0.7%)

26. North Carolina: 101 (0.7%)

27. Clemson: 126 (0.56%)

28. Wisconsin Badgers: 151 (0.47%)

29. Auburn Tigers: 151 (0.47%)

30. NC State: 151 (0.47%)

31. Miami (FL): 176 (0.4%)

32. UCF Knights: 201 (0.35%)

33. Texas A&M: 201 (0.35%)

34. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.28%)

35. Indiana Hoosiers: 251 (0.28%)

36. SMU Mustangs: 251 (0.28%)

37. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.28%)

38. UCLA: 251 (0.28%)

39. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.2%)

40. Georgia Bulldogs: 351 (0.2%)

41. USC Trojans: 351 (0.2%)

42. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.14%)

43. Baylor Bears: 501 (0.14%)

44. Seton Hall Pirates: 501 (0.14%)

45. New Mexico: 501 (0.14%)

46. San Diego State: 501 (0.14%)

47. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.14%)

48. Missouri Tigers: 751 (0.09%)

49. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

50. Ole Miss Rebels: 1001 (0.07%)

51. TCU: 1001 (0.07%)

52. West Virginia: 1001 (0.07%)

53. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)

54. Oklahoma Sooners: 1001 (0.07%)

55. Stanford Cardinal: 1001 (0.07%)

56. Miami (Ohio): 1001 (0.07%)

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