The sixth-ranked Nevada Wolf Pack (5-0) will be in the Las Vegas Classic at Orleans Arena when they square off against the Massachusetts Minutemen (4-2). The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Friday, November 23, 2018.
Massachusetts Minutemen vs. Nevada Wolf Pack ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Wolf Pack were victorious over the Tulsa Golden Hurricane 96-86, while the Minutemen won big over the Southern Illinois Salukis 84-62.
Massachusetts played a nearly perfect game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 42.9 (above their season average of 25.5) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.583 (above their season average of 0.563). Southern Illinois was 28.6 and 0.455, respectively, for those same stats. Nevada, meanwhile, played a nearly perfect game. They had a great turnover percentage of 9.6 (better than their season average of 11.5) and a free throw rate of 0.614 (above their season average of 0.383). For those same stats, Tulsa put up marks of 15.4 and 0.389, respectively. Jordan Caroline had a solid performance for Nevada, contributing 25 points and 11 rebounds. Luwane Pipkins, meanwhile was a key piece for Massachusetts with 15 points, six assists and five rebounds.
Games featuring the Minutemen have a tendency to finish over the O/U total (80.0 percent). Massachusetts has a solid 4-2 straight up (SU) record, but they have a hard time covering the spread (2-3 against the spread (ATS)).
Unlike Massachusetts, games featuring the Wolf Pack tend to go under the O/U total (100.0 percent). Moreover, Nevada owns records of 5-0 SU and 3-0 ATS.
The productive offense of Nevada will battle against the porous defense of Massachusetts. Dating back to last season, the Wolf Pack rank eighth in offensive efficiency, while the Minutemen are 270th in defensive efficiency. The Wolf Pack should have the advantage on that end of the court. ,
Massachusetts vs. Nevada ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Nevada, ATS Winner – Massachusetts, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Nevada ranks 23rd in assists per game (16.3) while Massachusetts ranks 290th in assists allowed per game (15.9).
- The Wolf Pack rank sixth in steals allowed per game (4.5) while the Minutemen rank 139th (6.0).
- Nevada ranks 61st in blocks per game (4.1) while Massachusetts ranks 125th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
- The Minutemen rank 50th in three pointers allowed per game (19.8) while the Wolf Pack rank 248th (23.7).
- Nevada ranks 123rd in rebounds per game (36.4) while Massachusetts ranks 267th (33.4).
