Nicholls Colonels vs Seattle Redhawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/30/24

Looking to win big? The Colonels and Redhawks face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Redhawks are hosting the game at Redhawk Center in Seattle, WA. The over/under for this game is set at 146.5 points, and Seattle is favored by -8.5 against Nicholls in a non-conference matchup.

NICHOLLS COLONELS VS SEATTLE REDHAWKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Nicholls Colonels +8.5

This game will be played at Redhawk Center at 10:00 ET on Monday, December 30th.

WHY BET THE NICHOLLS COLONELS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Redhawks.
• Even though we have Seattle winning straight-up, we like Nicholls at +8.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.

Can the Colonels Lock in a Road Win?

Nicholls Colonels Recent Game/Games

Nicholls dropped to 4-5 on the season after a 102-72 road loss to Gonzaga on Wednesday, December 18th. The Colonels were heavy underdogs at +34.5 but managed to cover the spread.

After trailing 43-29 at halftime, Nicholls allowed 59 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43 of their own. The game’s total points of 174 exceeded the O/U line of 155.5.

In their last game, the Colonels managed 72 points, shooting just 36% from the field and 30.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.7%, with 12 offensive rebounds and 13 assists.

Braden Huff stood out, going 11-for-12 from the field, while Graham Ike and Ryan Nembhard each shot 66.7%. Nembhard also contributed 10 assists in the game.

Nicholls struggled defensively, giving up 102 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 64% from the field. The Colonels couldn’t contain the inside game, as they gave up 27 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 73% shooting rate.

The Colonels also allowed 8 threes on 17 attempts, with their opponent shooting 47% from beyond the arc. Nicholls sent them to the line 27 times, where they converted 24 free throws, an 88% clip, while giving up 5 offensive rebounds.

Will the Redhawks Come Through as Home Favorites?

Seattle Redhawks Recent Game/Games

Seattle improved to 3-8 on the season after a 79-70 win over Washington on Monday, December 23rd. The Redhawks, who were +11.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

Seattle led 38-23 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 47. The total points of 149 went over the pre-game line of 144.5.

Seattle’s offense put up 79 points in their recent game, with a field goal percentage of 41.1% and an effective field goal percentage of 44.6%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 18 attempts (22.2%), but were strong at the free-throw line, converting 29 of 32 (90.6%).

Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe led the way with 23 points and 16 rebounds, shooting 7 of 11 from the field. Tyler Harris added 20 points, hitting 7 of 10 shots and going 2 for 2 from three-point range, while Great Osobor contributed 19 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 7 of 9 overall.

Seattle’s defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field, hitting 24 of 57 attempts. Inside the arc, they connected on 18 of 33 two-point shots, a 54% success rate.

From beyond the arc, the opposing team struggled, making just 6 of 24 three-point attempts for 25%. They also went to the free-throw line 25 times, converting 18 for a 72% free-throw percentage. Seattle allowed 8 offensive rebounds.