Houston Christian vs Nicholls State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 17

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)
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  • Nicholls State is a -3.5 point favorite vs Houston Christian
  • Total (Over/Under): Total points
  • Houston Christian / Nicholls State TV channel: ESPN+

The Houston Christian Huskies visit David R. Stopher Gymnasium to take on the Nicholls State Colonels on Dec. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Thibodaux, LA.

Nicholls State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-118).

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

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

Houston Christian vs Nicholls State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Nicholls State will win this college basketball game with 55.0% 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 51.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Houston Christian has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 31 games (+13.55 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Houston Christian have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 31 games (+9.30 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Houston Christian has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.90 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Houston Christian has hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 20 away games (+5.05 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Houston Christian have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.60 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Nicholls has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.50 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Nicholls has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 10 games at home (+6.50 Units / 28% 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 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 10 games at home (+0.65 Units / 3% ROI)

Houston Christian Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Houston Christian has a 5-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.6 Units / 6.09% ROI).

  • 3-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -3 Units / -22.47% ROI
  • 4-5 when betting the Over for -1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI
  • 5-4 when betting the Under for +0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI

Nicholls State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Nicholls State has a 3-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI).

  • 1-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.5 Units / -75.58% ROI
  • 4-4 when betting the Over for -0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 4-4 when betting the Under for -0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI

Houston Christian Offensive Stats & Trends:

Nicholls State shot 37% from three (279/754) last season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 33%

Nicholls State made 8.5 three-pointers per game last season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Nicholls State had a TS% of 48% last season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 46%

Nicholls State has made 8.9 three-pointers per game this season — 5th best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 8.1

Nicholls State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Nicholls State has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (503/1,619) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 34%

Nicholls State has averaged 21.4 defensive rebounds per game (193 rebounds/9 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 23.2

Nicholls State allowed an average of 1.24 points per shot (2,439 points/1,966 shots) last season — tied for 2nd best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 1.27

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

Houston Christian Defensive Stats & Trends:

Nicholls State shot 37% from three (279/754) last season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 33%

Nicholls State made 8.5 three-pointers per game last season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Nicholls State had a TS% of 48% last season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 46%

Nicholls State has made 8.9 three-pointers per game this season — 5th best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 8.1

Nicholls State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Nicholls State has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (503/1,619) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 34%

Nicholls State has averaged 21.4 defensive rebounds per game (193 rebounds/9 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 23.2

Nicholls State allowed an average of 1.24 points per shot (2,439 points/1,966 shots) last season — tied for 2nd best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 1.27

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


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