Gonzaga vs Nicholls State Basketball Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for December 18

The Nicholls State Colonels (7-4) will attempt to extend a five-game winning streak when they visit the Gonzaga Bulldogs (7-3) on December 18, 2024 at McCarthey Athletic Center.

Before you place your bet on this game at FanDuel Sportsbook, here are the NCAA basketball odds and spreads you need to know.

Gonzaga vs. Nicholls State Game Info and Odds

• Game day: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
• Game time: 9:00 PM ET
• TV channel: ESPN+
• Location: Spokane, Washington
• Arena: McCarthey Athletic Center

Gonzaga vs. Nicholls State Picks and Prediction

All college basketball win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Gonzaga win (98.2%)

Before you bet on Wednesday's Gonzaga-Nicholls State spread (Gonzaga -33.5) or total (154.5 points), read the betting trends and insights below.

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Gonzaga vs. Nicholls State: ATS Betting Stats and Trends

• Gonzaga has put together a 6-4-0 record against the spread this season.
• Nicholls State has covered four times in eight matchups with a spread this season.
• The Bulldogs covered the spread in a lower percentage of their home games than away games last season. They covered six times in 14 games at home, and they covered six times in 10 games on the road.
• This year, the Colonels are 1-3-0 at home against the spread (.250 winning percentage). On the road, they are 3-1-0 ATS (.750).

Gonzaga vs. Nicholls State Head-to-Head Comparison

• Gonzaga has a +187 scoring differential, topping opponents by 18.7 points per game. It is putting up 88.3 points per game to rank seventh in college basketball and is giving up 69.6 per outing to rank 141st in college basketball.
• Gonzaga's leading scorer, Khalif Battle, ranks 329th in college basketball putting up 14.2 points per game.
• Nicholls State has a +90 scoring differential, topping opponents by 8.1 points per game. It is putting up 74.5 points per game, 215th in college basketball, and is allowing 66.4 per outing to rank 67th in college basketball.
• Nicholls State's leading scorer, Byron Ireland, is 463rd in the country, scoring 13.2 points per game.
• The Bulldogs average 36.3 rebounds per game (47th in college basketball) while conceding 29.1 per outing to their opponents. They outrebound opponents by 7.2 boards per game.
• Graham Ike's 6.3 rebounds per game lead the Bulldogs and rank 270th in college basketball play.
• The Colonels win the rebound battle by 2.9 boards on average. They collect 36.4 rebounds per game, 46th in college basketball, while their opponents pull down 33.5.
• Mekhi Collins is 209th in the country with 6.6 rebounds per game, leading the Colonels.
• Gonzaga averages 109.3 points per 100 possessions on offense (10th in college basketball), and allows 86.2 points per 100 possessions (85th in college basketball).
• The Colonels rank 269th in college basketball with 91.7 points scored per 100 possessions, and 24th defensively with 81.6 points conceded per 100 possessions.

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