Nicholls State vs Houston Christian Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 4

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 04, 2023, 12:29 PM
  • Nicholls State (10-11) are -6.5 point favorites vs Houston Christian (7-16)
  • Total (Over/Under): 153.5 points
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The Nicholls State Colonels (10-11) visit Sharp Gymnasium to take on the Houston Christian Huskies (7-16) on Feb. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Houston.

Nicholls State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Nicholls State vs. Houston Christian Over/Under is 153.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Nicholls State-6.5 -110O 153.5 -110-300
Houston Christian +6.5 -110U 153.5 -110+240

Nicholls State vs Houston Christian Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Nicholls State will win this game with 63.7% confidence.

Nicholls State vs Houston Christian Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Nicholls State will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Nicholls State and Houston Christian, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Nicholls State has hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 19 games (+8.50 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Nicholls State has hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 21 games (+7.00 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Nicholls State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 18 games (+6.60 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Nicholls State have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 20 games (+5.30 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Nicholls State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 10 away games (+4.80 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Houston Christian has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 20 games at home (+9.50 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Houston Christian has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 10 games (+7.90 Units / 69% ROI)
  • Houston Christian has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 13 games at home (+6.75 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Houston Christian has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 28 games (+4.90 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Houston Christian have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+1.45 Units / 9% ROI)

Nicholls State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Nicholls State has gone 7-9 against the spread this college basketball season (-2.9 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 6-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.7 Units / -18.47% ROI
  • 5-12 when betting the Over for -8.2 Units / -43.85% ROI
  • 12-5 when betting the Under for +6.5 Units / 34.76% ROI

Houston Christian Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Houston Christian has gone 8-12 against the spread this college basketball season (-5.25 Units / -23.81% ROI).

  • 4-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.95 Units / -23.87% ROI
  • 13-7 when betting the Over for +5.35 Units / 24.37% ROI
  • 7-13 when betting the Under for -7.3 Units / -33.11% ROI

Nicholls State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Nicholls State has a 24% free throw rate (819 free throw attempts/3,471 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 31%

Nicholls State has averaged 12.5 turnovers per game (677 turnovers/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 13.8

Nicholls State has averaged 9.7 offensive rebounds per game (204 rebounds/21 games) this season — 5th lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 9.7

Nicholls State is shooting 46% (1,607/3,471) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Houston Christian Offensive Stats & Trends:

Houston Christian has averaged 15.8 turnovers per game (363 turnovers/23 games) this season — 4th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Houston Christian is shooting 46% (623/1,346) this season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 44%

Houston Christian has 21.7 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 18.2

Houston Christian has an eFG% of 53% this season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 51%

Nicholls State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Nicholls State has averaged 22.2 defensive rebounds per game (467 rebounds/21 games) this season — 4th best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 21.9

Nicholls State has 186 steals this season — 5th fewest among Southland Teams

Nicholls State has averaged 23.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,288 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 22.9

Nicholls State has averaged 8.5 steals per game (459 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Houston Christian Defensive Stats & Trends:

Houston Christian has averaged 22.1 defensive rebounds per game (508 rebounds/23 games) this season — 5th lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 21.9

Houston Christian has averaged 22.1 defensive rebounds per game (508 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 31st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Houston Christian has allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (184/506) this season — tied for 30th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Houston Christian has allowed 7.8 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th highest among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 7.8


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