The Nevada Wolf Pack (13-8, 6-3 MWC) will be at Moby Arena to meet the Colorado State Rams (14-8, 5-4 MWC) in a MWC matchup. The game begins at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
Nevada Wolf Pack at Colorado State Rams ATS Odds
In their last game, the Rams lost to the Utah State Aggies, 77-61, while the Wolf Pack won big over the New Mexico Lobos, 96-74.
The Wolf Pack, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.0, had an extraordinary mark of 40.5 and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.613 (above their season average of 0.513). Colorado State, meanwhile, forced Utah State into a turnover percentage of 20.0 (above their season average of 14.9). Colorado State’s Nico Carvacho played well, finishing with 14 points and nine rebounds. Jalen Harris, meanwhile was a key piece for Nevada with 19 points and seven assists.
In their first matchup this year, Harris led the Wolf Pack to a 67-61 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 20 points. Nevada had a better effective field goal percentage (0.492 vs. 0.422). Colorado State, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of making free throws (12-17; 70.6 percent).
This battle pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defensesColorado State currently ranks 40th in effective field goal percentage (0.538), while Nevada is 50th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.456). Furthermore, the Wolf Pack, who rank 279th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.9 percent), could struggle to get second chance points against the Rams, who rank 24th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.6 percent).
Nevada vs. Colorado State ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Colorado State, ATS Winner – Colorado State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Nevada averages 25.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 45th in the NCAA. Colorado State ranks 214th in three pointers allowed per game (24.0).
- The Rams average 35.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 176th in the nation. The Wolf Pack rank 197th in rebounds allowed per game (36.6).
- Nevada ranks 29th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Colorado State ranks 30th (2.5).
- The Wolf Pack rank 51st in assists per game (15.0) while the Rams rank 162nd in assists allowed per game (13.4).
- Nevada ranks fifth in steals allowed per game (4.3) while Colorado State ranks 72nd (5.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Rams’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.8, up from 4.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Wolf Pack have scored an average of 75.0 points per game (0.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.2 points per game (1.1 above their season average).
