The Boise State Broncos (10-5, 2-1 MWC) will be at the Lawlor Events Center to clash with the Nevada Wolf Pack (9-5, 2-0 MWC) in a MWC matchup. The game will air on CBS Sports Network at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
Boise State Broncos vs. Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Wolf Pack defeated the Colorado State Rams 67-61, while the Broncos beat the Wyoming Cowboys 65-54.
Boise State played a nearly perfect game. They had a solid offensive rebounding percentage of 30.0 (above their season average of 24.4) and a free throw rate of 0.431 (above their season average of 0.273). Wyoming was 12.0 and 0.233, respectively, for those same stats. The Wolf Pack, on the other hand, held the Rams to an effective field goal percentage of 0.422 (below their season average of 0.529). The Rams also had a turnover percentage of 19.6 (above the 12.7 mark opponents have averaged against Nevada this season). Jalen Harris played a pivotal role for Nevada with 20 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Justinian Jessup had a good game for Boise State, putting up 20 points and six rebounds.
The Wolf Pack dominated this series last year, taking all three games. In the last matchup, Nevada won 77-69. The Wolf Pack’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Broncos. Nevada had a rate of 31.0, while Boise State posted a mark of 17.2. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Second-chance points could be rare for Nevada in this battle. The Wolf Pack currently rank 302nd in offensive rebounding percentage (24.1 percent), while Boise State ranks seventh in defensive rebounding percentage (78.9 percent). Moreover, the Broncos rank 39th in turnover percentage (16.9 percent), while the Wolf Pack rank 350th in opponents’ turnover percentage (15.1 percent).
Boise State Broncos vs. Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Boise State, ATS Winner – Boise State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Boise State averages 23.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 100th in the NCAA. Nevada ranks 205th in three pointers allowed per game (24.2).
- The Wolf Pack rank 67th in assists per game (14.8) while the Broncos rank 75th in assists allowed per game (11.5).
- Nevada is 20th in the NCAA with 2.3 blocks allowed per game while Boise State is 25th with 2.4 blocks allowed per game.
- The Wolf Pack rank seventh in steals allowed per game (4.4) while the Broncos rank 83rd (6.3).
- Boise State ranks 152nd in rebounds per game (35.7) while Nevada ranks 189th in rebounds allowed per game (36.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Broncos have scored an average of 77.0 points per game (2.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.2 points per game (1.7 below their season average).
- The Wolf Pack’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.2, down from 4.5 for the season.
