Nicholls State vs Pacific Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 21

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  • Pacific is a -8.5 point favorite vs Nicholls State
  • Total (Over/Under): 140.5 points
  • Nicholls State / Pacific TV channel: ESPN+

The Nicholls State Colonels visit Alex G. Spanos Center to take on the Pacific Tigers on Dec. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Stockton, CA.

Pacific is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-118).

The Nicholls State vs. Pacific Over/Under is 140.5 total points.

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Nicholls State vs. Pacific Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Nicholls State+8.5 -102O 140.5 -110350
Pacific -8.5 -118U 140.5 -110-450

Nicholls State vs Pacific Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Pacific will win this college basketball game with 70.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Nicholls State vs Pacific Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Pacific will cover the spread with 54.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Nicholls has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.50 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Nicholls have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 30 games (+5.90 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Nicholls has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.35 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Nicholls has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 30 games (+3.15 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Nicholls has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.60 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Pacific has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 30 games (+7.60 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Pacific has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.25 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Pacific has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.00 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Pacific has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Pacific have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.55 Units / 2% ROI)

Nicholls State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Nicholls State has a 4-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI).

  • 2-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.5 Units / -52.88% ROI
  • 5-4 when betting the Over for +0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI
  • 4-5 when betting the Under for -1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI

Pacific Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Pacific has a 7-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.7 Units / 33.64% ROI).

  • 6-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +2 Units / 7.81% ROI
  • 3-7 when betting the Over for -4.7 Units / -42.73% ROI
  • 7-3 when betting the Under for +3.7 Units / 33.64% ROI

Nicholls State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Nicholls State has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (505/1,628) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Nicholls State allowed 6.6 made three-pointers per game last season — 4th best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 7.2

Nicholls State allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (218/703) last season — 3rd best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Nicholls State allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (218/703) last season — 16th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Pacific Offensive Stats & Trends:

Pacific averaged 36% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (574 free throw attempts/1,610 field goal attempts) last season — highest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 30%

Pacific has averaged 14.3 assists per game (172 assists/12 games) this season — 3rd lowest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 15.7

Pacific has 154 turnovers this season — tied for 5th most among West Coast Conference Teams

Pacific is shooting 48% (330/693) this season — 4th best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 47%

Nicholls State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Nicholls State has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (505/1,628) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Nicholls State allowed 6.6 made three-pointers per game last season — 4th best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 7.2

Nicholls State allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (218/703) last season — 3rd best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Nicholls State allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (218/703) last season — 16th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Pacific Defensive Stats & Trends:

Pacific averaged 36% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (574 free throw attempts/1,610 field goal attempts) last season — highest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 30%

Pacific has averaged 14.3 assists per game (172 assists/12 games) this season — 3rd lowest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 15.7

Pacific has 154 turnovers this season — tied for 5th most among West Coast Conference Teams

Pacific is shooting 48% (330/693) this season — 4th best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 47%


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