The Nevada Wolf Pack (7-3) travel to Marriott Center to challenge the BYU Cougars (7-4). The Wolf Pack will try to lengthen their five-game winning streak. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
Nevada Wolf Pack vs. BYU Cougars Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Cougars had no trouble getting past the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels 83-50, while the Wolf Pack beat the Air Force Falcons 100-85.
Nevada dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.2 (below their season average of 25.7) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.689 (above their season average of 0.537). For those same stats, Air Force was 14.3 and 0.536, respectively. BYU, on the other hand, dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a free throw rate of 0.208 (above their season average of 0.165) and a turnover percentage of 9.3 (better than their season average of 17.4). For those same stats, UNLV was 0.053 and 15.4, respectively. Yoeli Childs had a good game for BYU, contributing 13 points and 14 rebounds. Jalen Harris, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Nevada with 31 points and six rebounds.
The Wolf Pack won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 86-70. One of Nevada’s biggest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They had 39 free throw attempts, while BYU had just 19. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Second-chance opportunities might be hard to come by for BYU in this matchup. The Cougars rank 342nd in offensive rebounding percentage (19.4 percent), while Nevada ranks 56th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.1 percent). Ball protection should be an advantage for the Wolf Pack. They rank 54th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.9 percent), while the Cougars force the 81st-fewest turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 18.0 percent).
Nevada vs. BYU Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Byu, ATS Winner – Nevada, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- BYU ranks 13th in three pointers allowed per game (17.5) while Nevada ranks 210th (24.2).
- The Cougars average 16.5 assists per game, which ranks 16th in the nation. The Wolf Pack rank 55th in assists allowed per game (11.2).
- BYU allows the 15th-fewest blocks per game (2.2) while Nevada ranks 24th (2.3).
- The Wolf Pack rank 51st in rebounds per game (38.6) while the Cougars rank 236th (32.5).
- Nevada ranks fifth in steals allowed per game (4.5) while BYU ranks 131st (6.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 84.4 points per game (13.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.6 points per game (8.8 above their season average).
- The Wolf Pack’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 20.0, up from 7.7 for the season.
