The San Jose State Spartans (7-16, 3-8 MWC) and the Nevada Wolf Pack (14-10, 7-5 MWC) go head-to-head at Lawlor Events Center. The Spartans look to end their nine-game road losing streak, while the Wolf Pack attempt to prolong their six-game home winning streak. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
San Jose State Spartans at Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Wolf Pack won big over the Air Force Falcons, 88-54, while the Spartans lost to the Wyoming Cowboys, 71-66.
Nevada played a flawless game. They had a solid offensive rebounding percentage of 30.3 (above their season average of 24.3) and a free throw rate of 0.262 (above their season average of 0.207). For those same stats, Air Force was 13.3 and 0.155, respectively. San Jose State, on the other hand, did a great job of converting from the charity stripe (15-17; 88.2 percent). Nevada rallied around Jalen Harris, who put up 38 points and six rebounds. Seneca Knight, meanwhile had a good game for San Jose State, putting up 21 points and eight rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Knight led the Spartans to a 70-68 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 28 points. San Jose State did a terrific job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (24-31; 77.4 percent). Nevada, meanwhile, made 10 of its 25 three pointers (40.0 percent).
Nevada could dominate on defense as they face off against one of the country’s worst offenses. The Wolf Pack currently rank 59th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.462), while San Jose State is 317th in effective field goal percentage (0.463). Additionally, the Spartans, who rank 261st in offensive rebounding percentage (26.0 percent), might struggle to get second chance points against the Wolf Pack, who rank 56th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.3 percent).
San Jose State Spartans vs. Nevada Wolf Pack Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Nevada, ATS Winner – Nevada, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- San Jose State ranks 35th in three pointers attempted per game (26.3) while Nevada ranks 247th in three pointers allowed per game (25.1).
- The Wolf Pack rank fifth in steals allowed per game (4.5) while the Spartans rank 183rd (7.5).
- Nevada ranks 14th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while San Jose State ranks 27th (2.5).
- The Wolf Pack rank 52nd in assists per game (14.8) while the Spartans rank 253rd in assists allowed per game (18.0).
- Nevada ranks 75th in rebounds per game (38.0) while San Jose State ranks 272nd in rebounds allowed per game (38.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Wolf Pack’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.0, up from 4.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 74.6 points per game (4.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 87.0 points per game (7.6 above their season average).
