The No. 6 Nevada Wolf Pack (22-1, 9-1 MWC) put their eight-game winning streak on the line when they go head-to-head against the New Mexico Lobos (10-12, 4-6 MWC) at Lawlor Events Center. The game will air on CBS Sports Network at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
New Mexico Lobos at Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Prediction
In the Lobos’ last game, they topped the San Diego State Aztecs, 83-70. New Mexico made good use of their 25 trips to the free throw line, making 20 of them (80.0 percent). San Diego State, on the other hand, was 14-16 (87.5 percent). New Mexico was led by Anthony Mathis, who recorded 17 points.
The Wolf Pack were victorious over the Colorado State Rams in their last game, 98-82. The Wolf Pack knocked down 28 of their 35 free throws (80.0 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 5.8 (better than their season average of 12.3). Jordan Caroline was the top scorer from either team with 40 points on 11-for-19 shooting from the field.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, Vance Jackson had 18 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists and the Lobos beat the Wolf Pack 85-58. The Lobos had a much better turnover percentage (10.7 vs. 16.9) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.1 vs. 23.3).
Nevada figures to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Wolf Pack rank 12th in offensive efficiency, while the Lobos rank 229th in defensive efficiency.
New Mexico Lobos vs. Nevada Wolf Pack Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Nevada, ATS Winner – Nevada, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Nevada averages 15.6 assists per game, which ranks 43rd in the NCAA. New Mexico ranks 227th in assists allowed per game (15.3).
The Lobos rank 33rd in three pointers attempted per game (26.8) while the Wolf Pack rank 206th in three pointers allowed per game (24.1).
Nevada ranks 85th in rebounds per game (37.2) while New Mexico ranks 237th in rebounds allowed per game (37.6).
The Wolf Pack rank sixth in steals allowed per game (4.3) while the Lobos rank 147th (6.9).
Nevada ranks 32nd in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while New Mexico ranks 89th (3.2).
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The Lobos’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.6, up from 0.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Wolf Pack have scored an average of 89.0 points per game (6.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (0.6 above their season average).
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