Nicholls State at Gonzaga

Nicholls State has stepped up in competition once this season, losing 86-49 to Cincinnati as a +26.5 underdog. The offense shoots 42.6% from the field, 30.5% from long range, and 64.6% from the free-throw line. Last season, they upset LSU, 68-66, as a +20.5 dog, but also got thumped 108-70 by Baylor, failing to cover. Two years ago, they lost badly to Arizona (117-75) as a +24.5 dog and to Baylor (85-56) as a +21 dog. No. 13 Gonzaga won't be in a good mood after losing two in a row to No. 4 Kentucky in overtime and to No. 18 UConn. They average 88.3 points while shooting 48.5% from the field and are second in the nation in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.08). The Zags are on a 14-9 ATS run and in their last two games stepping down in competition, they routed Long Beach State (84-41) and Davidson (90-65). Play Gonzaga.