The 10th-ranked Nevada Wolf Pack (14-1, 1-1 MWC) and the San Jose State Spartans (3-10, 0-1 MWC) face off at Lawlor Events Center. The Wolf Pack will attempt to extend their 14-game winning streak. Action gets underway at 11 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.
San Jose State Spartans vs. Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Wolf Pack defeated the BYU Cougars 86-70, while the Spartans beat the Life Pacific Warriors 89-72.
San Jose State dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 51.4 and a free throw rate of 0.317. For those same stats, Life Pacific had marks of 3.4 and 0.265, respectively. Nevada, on the other hand, played a flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.424 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.9. BYU was 0.174 and 19.6, respectively, for those same stats. Nevada was led by Jordan Caroline, who put up 25 points and 16 rebounds. Meanwhile, Michael Steadman had a good game for San Jose State, finishing with 15 points and 13 rebounds.
The Wolf Pack dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the last contest, Nevada won 80-67. The Wolf Pack’s 10.5 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Spartans, who had a mark of 17.4. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Caleb Martin has really been playing well over the last five games for Nevada, averaging 0 points per game.
Nevada could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their high-powered offense goes up against one of the worst defenses in the nation. The Wolf Pack rank 33rd in offensive efficiency, while San Jose State ranks 286th in defensive efficiency. Additionally, the Spartans are among the NCAA’s best at getting to the line, ranking 40th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.290). The Wolf Pack, meanwhile, rank 31st at keeping opponents off the charity stripe with an opponents’ FTA rate of 0.177.
San Jose State Spartans at Nevada Wolf Pack Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Nevada, ATS Winner – Nevada, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Nevada ranks sixth in steals allowed per game (4.5) while San Jose State ranks 168th (8.5).
- The Wolf Pack rank 64th in assists per game (15.3) while the Spartans rank 159th in assists allowed per game (14.1).
- San Jose State averages 37.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 99th in the NCAA. Nevada ranks 187th in rebounds allowed per game (36.8).
- The Wolf Pack average 24.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 82nd in the country. The Spartans rank 240th in three pointers allowed per game (26.7).
- Nevada ranks 43rd in blocks per game (4.5) while San Jose State ranks 150th (2.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 74.2 points per game (5.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.4 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
- The Wolf Pack’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 22.2, up from 13.0 for the season.
