Expect a shootout when the Nevada Wolf Pack (13-9, 6-4 MWC) meet the Boise State Broncos (14-8, 6-4 MWC) at Taco Bell Arena. Action gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020, and can be seen on ESPNU.
Nevada Wolf Pack at Boise State Broncos Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Broncos had no trouble getting past the San Jose State Spartans, 99-71, while the Wolf Pack lost a close one to the Colorado State Rams, 92-91.
Boise State dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.276 (matching their season average) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.8 (below their season average of 24.7). For those same stats, San Jose State put up marks of 0.164 and 13.9, respectively. Nevada, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (12.4 vs. 12.6). Boise State was led by RJ Williams, who finished with 15 points and 13 rebounds. Jalen Harris, meanwhile had a good game for Nevada, finishing with 31 points, seven assists and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Jazz Johnson led the Wolf Pack to an 83-66 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 34 points. Nevada launched 29 three pointers, making 14 of them (48.3 percent). Boise State was, meanwhile, just 5-26 (19.2 percent).
Boise State should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Boise State ranks 58th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.2 percent), while Nevada forces the third-fewest turnovers (15.2 percent). Additionally, put-back points figure to be tough to come by for the Wolf Pack. They rank 284th in the nation in offensive rebounding percentage at 24.9 percent, while the Broncos are eighth-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 78.0 percent).
Nevada Wolf Pack vs. Boise State Broncos ATS Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Boise State, ATS Winner – Boise State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Boise State ranks 78th in three pointers attempted per game (24.1) while Nevada ranks 236th in three pointers allowed per game (24.8).
- The Broncos rank 189th in rebounds per game (34.5) while the Wolf Pack rank 201st in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
- Nevada and Boise State rank 29th in blocks allows per game (2.5).
- The Wolf Pack rank 46th in assists per game (15.1) while the Broncos rank 138th (13.2).
- Nevada ranks fourth in steals allowed per game (4.3) while Boise State ranks 83rd (6.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Wolf Pack’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.6, up from 4.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Broncos have scored an average of 83.4 points per game (4.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.0 points per game (4.2 above their season average).
