| MATCHUP | Nicholls State Colonels | Houston Christian Huskies |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 11-15 | 9-17 |
| Spread | -1.5 102 | +1.5 -122 |
| Moneyline | -112 | -108 |
| Total | Over 142.5 (-108) | Under 142.5 (-112) |
| Where | Sharp Gymnasium, Houston, TX | |
| When | Monday, February 16, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
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).