The No. 8 Nevada Wolf Pack (20-1, 7-1 MWC) will attempt to prolong their six-game winning streak against the Boise State Broncos (10-11, 5-3 MWC) at Lawlor Events Center. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
Boise State Broncos at Nevada Wolf Pack ATS Prediction
In the Broncos’ last outing, they topped the Colorado State Rams, 70-68. Boise State’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Colorado State. The Broncos had a rate of 0.244 (below their season average of 0.262), while the Rams posted a mark of 0.113 (below their season average of 0.255). With 20 points on 8-for-13 shooting, Justinian Jessup was the game’s high scorer.
The Wolf Pack were victorious over the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels in their last contest, 87-70. The Wolf Pack made 28 of their 32 free throws (87.5 percent) and held the Runnin’ Rebels to an effective field goal percentage of 0.419 (below their season average of 0.498). Caleb Martin was the game’s high scorer with 26 points on 7-for-12 shooting from the field.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, the Broncos lost 72-71. Alex Hobbs scored a game-high 19 points and also added seven rebounds. Nevada had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.598 vs. 0.465). Boise State, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (21.2 vs. 8.3).
It could be a tough game for Nevada on the offensive glass. The Wolf Pack rank 263rd in offensive rebounding percentage (26.0 percent), while Boise State ranks 37th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.7 percent).
Boise State at Nevada Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Nevada, ATS Winner – Boise State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Nevada ranks 80th in rebounds per game (37.5) while Boise State ranks 271st (31.7).
The Wolf Pack rank 59th in assists per game (15.2) while the Broncos rank 226th (11.4).
Nevada ranks 50th in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while Boise State ranks 180th (21.4).
The Wolf Pack are sixth in the nation with 4.5 steals allowed per game while the Broncos are 37th with 5.3 steals allowed per game.
Nevada is 22nd in the NCAA with 2.4 blocks allowed per game while Boise State is 27th with 2.5 blocks allowed per game.
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The Broncos’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.4, down from 4.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Wolf Pack have scored an average of 80.0 points per game (0.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.4 points per game (2.4 below their season average).
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