Nicholls vs Houston Christian Prediction 2/16/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Nicholls vs Houston Christian prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, February 16th at Sharp Gymnasium in Houston, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Nicholls Colonels Betting Preview

The Nicholls Colonels are 11-15 (10-7) this season after they defeated Incarnate Word by a score of 91-83 in their last game. Nicholls led 46-30 at halftime, but they did allow 53 points in the second half in the win. The Colonels shot 61% from the field, 53% on three pointers, and 68% on free throws in the game. Jaylen Searles led Nicholls with 18 points and six rebounds, while Zee Hamoda added 18 points and three rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Nicholls lost to UTRGV by a score of 92-72 and Texas A&M-CC by a score of 83-76. The Colonels have scored 74.1 points per game with 30.2 rebounds and 13.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 76.8 points against per game this season. Jalik Dunkley is averaging 13.8 points and 7.0 rebounds per game, while Jaylen Searles is averaging 13.3 points and 4.4 rebounds per game for the Colonels. Nicholls is shooting 44.0% from the field, 66.2% on free throws, and 34.4% on three pointers this season. 

Houston Christian Huskies Betting Preview

The Houston Christian Huskies are 9-17 (5-12) this year after they defeated New Orleans by a score of 61-60 in their last game. Houston Christian led 29-26 at halftime, but they were outscored 34-32 in the second half in the narrow win. The Huskies shot 43% from the field, 25% on three pointers, and 71% on free throws in the game. D’Aundre Samuels led Houston Christian with 15 points and four rebounds, while Ryan Bartley added 13 points and three rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Houston Christian lost to McNeese by a score of 73-69 and SELA by a score of 55-47. The Huskies have scored 67.8 points per game with 31.7 rebounds and 14.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.0 points against per game this season. Kylin Green is averaging 10.3 points and 4.6 assists per game, while Demari Williams is averaging 10.0 points and 3.3 rebounds per game for the Huskies. Houston Christian is shooting 44.2% from the field, 70.2% on free throws, and 32.4% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Houston Christian Huskies will win

• The home team has won 10 of Houston Christian’s last 11 games.
• Nicholls State has lost three of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Nicholls State has lost the first half in three of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Nicholls State Colonels will win

• Nicholls State has won each of its last eight night games against Houston Christian.
• Houston Christian has lost four of its last five games.
• Houston Christian has lost the first half in each of its last four night games.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of the last nine games between Nicholls State and Houston Christian at Sharp Gymnasium have produced a total of 143+ points.
• Seven of Nicholls State’s last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Sharp Gymnasium have produced a total of 143+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Nicholls State ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (9.5).
• Nicholls State ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (15.2).

Nicholls vs Houston Christian Prediction 

Houston Christian was able to snap their long losing streak with a win last time out, but they are towards the bottom of the conference standings. The Huskies are shooting 44% from the field and they have scored 61 points or fewer in three of their last four games. Nicholls has lost two of their last three games and they have allowed 83 points or more in three straight. The Colonels are shooting 44% from the field and they already beat Houston Christian 79-64 earlier this year. Take Nicholls to get the road win here.

David Racey's Pick: Nicholls ML