Houston Christian vs Nicholls State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 3

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Baylor guard Dale Bonner, bottom and Nicholls State guard Micah Thomas, above, tangle for the loose ball in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
(AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 03, 2024, 10:35 AM
  • Nicholls State (9-8) is a -9.5 point favorite vs Houston Christian (10-6)
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • Houston Christian / Nicholls State TV channel: ESPN+

The Houston Christian Huskies (10-6) visit David R. Stopher Gymnasium to take on the Nicholls State Colonels (9-8) on Feb. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Thibodaux, LA.

Nicholls State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-105).

The Houston Christian vs. Nicholls State Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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Houston Christian vs. Nicholls State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Houston Christian+9.5 -115O 146.5 -110+340
Nicholls State -9.5 -105U 146.5 -110-450

Houston Christian vs Nicholls State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Nicholls State will win this college basketball game with 83.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Houston Christian vs Nicholls State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Nicholls State will cover the spread with 51.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Houston Christian has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 26 games (+6.40 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Houston Christian has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.15 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Houston Christian have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 26 games (+2.85 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Houston Christian has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Nicholls State has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.45 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Nicholls State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+2.45 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Nicholls State has hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 11 games at home (+0.50 Units / 4% ROI)

Houston Christian Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Houston Christian has a 10-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.3 Units / 12.27% ROI).

  • 3-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.85 Units / 8.5% ROI
  • 7-10 when betting the Over for -4 Units / -21.39% ROI
  • 10-7 when betting the Under for +2.3 Units / 12.3% ROI

Nicholls State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Nicholls State has a 10-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.3 Units / 12.3% ROI).

  • 7-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +2 Units / 10.67% ROI
  • 9-8 when betting the Over for +0.2 Units / 1.07% ROI
  • 8-9 when betting the Under for -1.9 Units / -10.16% ROI

Houston Christian Offensive Stats & Trends:

Houston Christian has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.7 (219 assists/ 297 TOs) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Houston Christian has averaged 1.27 points per shot (3,758 points/2,968 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Houston Christian is shooting 45% (1,331/2,968) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 44%

Houston Christian has 297 turnovers this season — most among Southland Teams

Nicholls State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Nicholls State is shooting 43% (500/1,155) this season — 4th best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 44%

Nicholls State has a 38% free throw rate (434 free throw attempts/1,155 field goal attempts) this season — 2nd highest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 34%

Nicholls State has an eFG% of 50% this season — 4th best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 50%

Nicholls State has averaged 75.0 points per game (3,825 points/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 73.9

Houston Christian Defensive Stats & Trends:

Houston Christian has averaged 23.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,185 rebounds/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 22.6

Houston Christian has averaged 25.9 defensive rebounds per game (467 rebounds/18 games) this season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 23.7

Houston Christian has allowed opponents to shoot 48% (1,536/3,196) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Houston Christian has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (134/420) this season — 5th highest among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 32%

Nicholls State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Nicholls State has averaged 24.3 defensive rebounds per game (486 rebounds/20 games) this season — 4th best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 23.7

Nicholls State has averaged 22.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,156 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 22.6

Nicholls State has averaged 8.7 steals per game (444 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Nicholls State has 444 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd most among Southland Teams


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