The eighth-ranked Nevada Wolf Pack (20-1, 7-1 MWC) welcome the Boise State Broncos (10-11, 5-3 MWC) to Lawlor Events Center. The Wolf Pack will try to lengthen their six-game winning streak. The game can be seen on CBS Sports Network at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Boise State Broncos at Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Wolf Pack were victorious over the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels 87-70, while the Broncos barely escaped the Colorado State Rams 70-68.
The Broncos knocked down 11 of their 14 free throws (78.6 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.656 (above their season average of 0.530). Nevada, on the other hand, dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.538 (above their season average of 0.291) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.567 (above their season average of 0.535). UNLV recorded marks of 0.191 and 0.419, respectively, for those same stats. Caleb Martin fueled Nevada with 26 points and six rebounds. Boise State was led by Justinian Jessup, who had 20 points, six assists and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Jordan Caroline led the Wolf Pack to a 72-71 victory. He registered a double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds. Nevada had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.598 vs. 0.465). Boise State, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (21.2 vs. 8.3).
Second-chance points could be few and far between for Nevada in this meeting. The Wolf Pack are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 263rd in offensive rebounding percentage at 26.0 percent. Meanwhile, Boise State ranks 37th in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 75.7 percent.
Boise State Broncos vs. Nevada Wolf Pack Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Nevada, ATS Winner – Boise State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Nevada ranks 80th in rebounds per game (37.5) while Boise State ranks 271st (31.7).
- The Wolf Pack allow the sixth-fewest steals per game (4.5) while the Broncos rank 37th (5.3).
- Nevada is 22nd in the country with 2.4 blocks allowed per game while Boise State is 27th with 2.5 blocks allowed per game.
- The Wolf Pack rank 59th in assists per game (15.2) while the Broncos rank 226th (11.4).
- Nevada ranks 50th in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while Boise State ranks 180th (21.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Broncos have scored an average of 66.2 points per game (4.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (0.7 below their season average).
- The Wolf Pack’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 16.6, up from 15.1 for the season.
