The No. 6 Nevada Wolf Pack (5-0) square off against the Massachusetts Minutemen (4-2) in the Las Vegas Classic at Orleans Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. ET on Friday, November 23, 2018.
Massachusetts Minutemen vs. Nevada Wolf Pack Free Prediction
The Minutemen come in on a high note after blowing out the Southern Illinois Salukis in their last contest, 84-62. The Minutemen, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.5, had a fantastic mark of 42.9 and held the Salukis to an effective field goal percentage of 0.455 (below their season average of 0.515). Luwane Pipkins had a good outing for Massachusetts, contributing 15 points, six assists and five rebounds.
The last time the Wolf Pack took the floor, they beat the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, 96-86. The Wolf Pack had a turnover percentage of 9.6 (better than their season average of 11.5) and had a free throw rate of 0.614 (above their season average of 0.383). Jordan Caroline was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 6-for-12 shooting from the field.
Massachusetts has a solid 4-2 straight up (SU) record, but they struggle covering the spread (2-3 against the spread (ATS)). Of the Minutemen’s 5 games that accepted bets, four have gone over the total.
Meanwhile, Nevada owns records of 5-0 SU and 3-0 ATS. Unlike Massachusetts, Wolf Pack games have a tendency to finish under the total (100.0 percent).
Nevada could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their prolific offense goes up against one of the country’s worst defenses. Since last season, the Wolf Pack rank eighth in offensive efficiency, while Massachusetts ranks 270th in defensive efficiency.
Massachusetts vs. Nevada Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Nevada ranks 23rd in assists per game (16.3) while Massachusetts ranks 290th in assists allowed per game (15.9).
The Minutemen rank 50th in three pointers allowed per game (19.8) while the Wolf Pack rank 248th (23.7).
Nevada ranks 123rd in rebounds per game (36.4) while Massachusetts ranks 267th (33.4).
The Wolf Pack rank sixth in steals allowed per game (4.5) while the Minutemen rank 139th (6.0).
Nevada ranks 61st in blocks per game (4.1) while Massachusetts ranks 125th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
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