The sixth-ranked Nevada Wolf Pack (21-1, 8-1 MWC) travel to Moby Arena to square off against the Colorado State Rams (9-13, 4-5 MWC). The Wolf Pack will attempt to continue their seven-game winning streak. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
Nevada Wolf Pack at Colorado State Rams Betting Odds
Both teams easily got past their last opponent. The Rams defeated the Air Force Falcons 85-53, while the Wolf Pack beat the Boise State Broncos 93-73.
The Wolf Pack had an absurdly low turnover percentage of 5.5 (better than their season average of 12.6) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.659 (above their season average of 0.536). The Rams, meanwhile, held the Falcons to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.5 (below their season average of 24.3) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.676 (above their season average of 0.534). Colorado State received a boost from Nico Carvacho, who put up 20 points and 14 rebounds. Caleb Martin, meanwhile was a key piece for Nevada with 30 points.
In their first matchup this year, Jordan Caroline led the Wolf Pack to a 100-60 win. He scored a game-high 26 points. The Wolf Pack’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Rams. Nevada had a rate of 8.6, while Colorado State posted a mark of 26.2.
Second-chance points might be scarce for Colorado State in this matchup. The Rams currently rank 282nd in offensive rebounding percentage (25.3 percent), while Nevada ranks 73rd in defensive rebounding percentage (74.3 percent). Moreover, the Wolf Pack rank 17th in offensive efficiency (115.7), while the Rams rank 329th in defensive efficiency (110.6).
Nevada Wolf Pack at Colorado State Rams Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Nevada, ATS Winner – Nevada, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Nevada averages 26.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 52nd in the NCAA. Colorado State ranks 256th in three pointers allowed per game (26.0).
- The Wolf Pack average 37.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 82nd in the nation. The Rams rank 128th in rebounds allowed per game (34.6).
- Colorado State is eighth in the nation with 2.1 blocks allowed per game while Nevada is 18th with 2.4 blocks allowed per game.
- The Wolf Pack rank 46th in assists per game (15.5) while the Rams rank 216th in assists allowed per game (15.0).
- Nevada ranks sixth in steals allowed per game (4.4) while Colorado State ranks 55th (5.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Wolf Pack have scored an average of 83.8 points per game (2.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.2 points per game (0.9 below their season average).
- The Rams’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.2, up from 0.8 for the season.
