Monday’s contest between the Nicholls State Colonels (13-9, 7-4 Southland) and Houston Christian Huskies (10-12, 7-4 Southland) squaring off at David R. Stopher Gymnasium has a projected final score of 75-66 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of Nicholls State, who is listed as the favorite by our model. The game will begin at 7:30 PM ET on February 3.

According to our computer prediction, Nicholls State is a good bet to cover the spread, which is currently listed at 7.5. The two sides are projected to fall short of the 143.5 over/under.

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Nicholls State vs. Houston Christian Game Info & Odds

• Date: Monday, February 3, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Thibodaux, Louisiana
• Venue: David R. Stopher Gymnasium
• Line: Nicholls State -7.5
• Point total: 143.5
• Moneyline (to win): Nicholls State -330, Houston Christian +260

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Nicholls State vs. Houston Christian Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Nicholls State 75, Houston Christian 66

Spread & Total Prediction for Nicholls State vs. Houston Christian

• Pick ATS: Nicholls State (-7.5)
• Pick OU: Under (143.5)

Nicholls State has a 13-6-0 record against the spread this season compared to Houston Christian, who is 17-3-0 ATS. A total of eight out of the Colonels’ games this season have hit the over, and 10 of the Huskies’ games have gone over. The teams average 142 points per game combined, 1.5 less than this matchup’s total. In the last 10 games, Nicholls State has an 8-2 record against the spread while going 6-4 overall. Houston Christian has gone 8-2 against the spread and 6-4 overall in its last 10 matches.

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Nicholls State Performance Insights

• The Colonels are outscoring opponents by 4.5 points per game with a +98 scoring differential overall. They put up 74 points per game (198th in college basketball) and give up 69.5 per contest (117th in college basketball).
• Nicholls State pulls down 33 rebounds per game (136th in college basketball) compared to the 32.6 of its opponents.
• Nicholls State hits 7.6 three-pointers per game (197th in college basketball), 1.6 more than its opponents (6).
• The Colonels’ 93 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 248th in college basketball, and the 87.4 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 57th in college basketball.
• Nicholls State has come out ahead in the turnover battle by 1.8 turnovers per game, committing 10.6 (99th in college basketball play) while forcing 12.4 (125th in college basketball).

Houston Christian Performance Insights

• The Huskies have a -60 scoring differential, falling short by 2.7 points per game. They’re putting up 68 points per game, 321st in college basketball, and are allowing 70.7 per outing to rank 155th in college basketball.
• Houston Christian loses the rebound battle by 2.1 boards on average. It collects 28.9 rebounds per game, 337th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 31.
• Houston Christian makes 7.5 three-pointers per game (208th in college basketball) at a 32.5% rate (262nd in college basketball), compared to the 5.6 per game its opponents make, at a 32% rate.
• Houston Christian has committed 11.4 turnovers per game (184th in college basketball) while forcing 11.3 (212th in college basketball).

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