Houston Christian vs Nicholls State Picks and Prediction – 2/4/2025

Houston Christian vs Nicholls State Prediction
Houston Christian (10-12, 7-4 Southland) takes on Nicholls (13-9, 7-4 Southland) in an important conference matchup. The Huskies are coming off a 70-62 win over Southeastern Louisiana, while the Colonels secured an 82-75 victory against Texas Rio Grande Valley. Both teams sit in the middle of the Southland standings, making this a key battle for positioning. Slam dunk your bets with our College Basketball picks.
Houston Christian averages 68.0 points per game while shooting 42.9% from the field. Julian Mackey leads the team with 15.2 points per game, shooting 42.3% from the floor and 79.0% from the line. Peyton Rogers contributes 5.6 rebounds per game, while Elijah Brooks adds 2.4 assists. The Huskies have won four of the last five games, showing an improved offense in recent outings.
Defensively, Houston Christian allows 70.7 points per game and struggles on the boards with 31.7 rebounds per contest. The Huskies do generate turnovers, averaging 8.0 steals per game, with Trent Johnson leading the team at 1.2 steals per game. Shot-blocking is limited, as Johnson also leads in that category with 0.9 per game. Defensive consistency will be key to slowing Nicholls.
Nicholls scores 74.0 points per game on 43.0% shooting. Byron Ireland leads the offense with 13.3 points and 3.0 assists per game. The Colonels are stronger on the glass, averaging 37.2 rebounds per game, with Mekhi Collins pulling down 5.9 per contest. They have scored 70 or more points in three of the last four games.
Defensively, Nicholls allows 69.5 points per game and forces 8.5 steals per game, with Jaylen Searles leading at 1.3 per contest. Jamal West Jr. provides interior defense, averaging 1.6 blocks per game. The Colonels have won three of the last five and will look to use the defense to control the game’s tempo.
Houston Christian vs Nicholls State Pick Analysis
Nicholls is a more balanced team with a stronger rebounding presence and better defense. Houston Christian struggles inside, and that will be a problem against a Colonels team that protects the rim and rebounds well. Playing at home, Nicholls has the edge. Final Score Prediction: Nicholls wins and covers 75-67.
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Nicholls Colonels -7.5