The Colorado State Rams (10-14, 3-8 MWC) look to snap their five-game losing streak when they clash against the Nevada Wolf Pack (19-4, 8-1 MWC) at Moby Arena. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 3, 2018.
Nevada Wolf Pack at Colorado State Rams Free Prediction
The last time the Wolf Pack played, they beat the Fresno State Bulldogs, 102-92. The Wolf Pack had a ridiculously low turnover percentage of 6.7 (better than their season average of 13.5) and held the Bulldogs to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.8 (below their season average of 31.3). Nevada was lifted by Cody Martin, who was the team’s leading scorer with 22 points on 7-for-10 shooting.
The Rams were beaten by the Wyoming Cowboys in their last outing, 91-86. One of Wyoming’s largest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They made 32 trips to the line, while Colorado State went 23 times. Deion James had a good performance for Colorado State, leading the team in scoring with 24 points on 10-for-16 shooting.
The productive offense of Nevada (12th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 117.7) will battle against the bottom-tier defense of Colorado State (299th in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 108.6). The Wolf Pack should have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Nico Carvacho has averaged 13.8 rebounds and 10.8 points over the last five games for Colorado State.
After the Wolf Pack won both contests against the Rams last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent game, Nevada won 79-71. The Wolf Pack made 26 of their 35 free throws (74.3 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (28.6 vs. 20.0).
Nevada Wolf Pack at Colorado State Rams Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Nevada, ATS Winner – Nevada, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Nevada ranks 27th in assists per game (17.0) while Colorado State ranks 214th in assists allowed per game (15.4).
The Wolf Pack average 23.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 98th in the NCAA. The Rams rank 264th in three pointers allowed per game (26.7).
Nevada ranks 12th in steals allowed per game (4.7) while Colorado State ranks 98th (6.1).
The Rams average 38.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 56th in the NCAA. The Wolf Pack rank 140th in rebounds allowed per game (34.8).
Colorado State ranks 33rd in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Nevada ranks 62nd (2.9).
Betting Trends:
The Wolf Pack’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.6, down from 12.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Rams have scored an average of 74.8 points per game (2.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 84.6 points per game (7.3 above their season average).
