The Colorado State Rams (9-6, 0-2 MWC) will be at the Lawlor Events Center to clash against the Nevada Wolf Pack (8-5, 1-0 MWC) in a MWC matchup. Action begins at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 1, 2020.
Colorado State Rams vs. Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Wolf Pack lost to the Saint Mary’s Gaels, 68-63, while the Rams easily got past the Doane Tigers, 87-62.
Colorado State dominated every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 12.8 (better than their season average of 17.6) and a free throw rate of 0.237 (matching their season average). Doane was 26.0 and 0.132, respectively, for those same stats. Nevada, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.3 (above their season average of 24.2). Nevada was led by Jalen Harris, who finished with 13 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, David Roddy played a pivotal role for Colorado State with 17 points and six rebounds.
The Wolf Pack dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent contest, Nevada won 98-82. Nevada was successful at getting and making free throws. The Wolf Pack made 28 of their 35 free throws (80.0 percent), while the Rams were just 11-16 (68.8 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Nevada could put on a ball-control clinic in this showdown. Nevada ranks 56th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.2 percent), while Colorado State forces the 26th-fewest turnovers (18.8 percent).
Colorado State Rams vs. Nevada Wolf Pack Free Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Colorado State, ATS Winner – Colorado State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Nevada averages 25.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 66th in the nation. Colorado State ranks 211th in three pointers allowed per game (24.2).
- The Wolf Pack average 39.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 52nd in the nation. The Rams rank 101st in rebounds allowed per game (33.8).
- Colorado State allows the 17th-fewest blocks per game (2.3) while Nevada ranks 26th (2.5).
- The Wolf Pack rank 69th in assists per game (14.8) while the Rams rank 172nd in assists allowed per game (13.3).
- Nevada allows the seventh-fewest steals per game (4.5) while Colorado State ranks 57th (5.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Rams’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.4, up from 1.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Wolf Pack have scored an average of 78.8 points per game (2.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.6 points per game (1.7 above their season average).
