The San Diego State Aztecs (20-12, 12-7 MWC) battle against the 14th-ranked Nevada Wolf Pack (29-3, 16-3 MWC) in the Mountain West Conference Tournament at Thomas & Mack Center. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, March 15, 2019, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
San Diego State Aztecs vs. Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Wolf Pack defeated the Boise State Broncos 77-69, while the Aztecs beat the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels 63-55.
San Diego State played a nearly perfect game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.421 (above their season average of 0.250) and a turnover percentage of 10.1 (better than their season average of 16.3). UNLV had marks of 0.177 and 12.7, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Nevada played a perfect game. They had a superb offensive rebounding percentage of 31.0 (above their season average of 26.3) and a free throw rate of 0.296 (above their season average of 0.294). For those same stats, Boise State was 17.2 and 0.200, respectively. Caleb Martin had a good performance for Nevada with 19 points and five rebounds. San Diego State received a boost from Jalen McDaniels, who recorded 25 points and 14 rebounds.
Nevada figures to have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. The Wolf Pack rank 48th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.476), while San Diego State is 193rd in effective field goal percentage (0.507).
San Diego State Aztecs vs. Nevada Wolf Pack Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Nevada, ATS Winner – Nevada, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Nevada ranks 65th in three pointers attempted per game (25.2) while San Diego State ranks 219th in three pointers allowed per game (24.0).
- The Wolf Pack rank 72nd in rebounds per game (37.3) while the Aztecs rank 117th in rebounds allowed per game (34.2).
- Nevada is 27th in the nation with 2.5 blocks allowed per game while San Diego State is 42nd with 2.6 blocks allowed per game.
- The Wolf Pack average 15.3 assists per game, which ranks 47th in the nation. The Aztecs rank 135th in assists allowed per game (13.0).
- Nevada ranks fifth in steals allowed per game (4.6) while San Diego State ranks 85th (5.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Wolf Pack have scored an average of 82.6 points per game (1.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.0 points per game (4.3 above their season average).
- The Aztecs have been outscored by an average of 2.0 points in their last five games. For the season, San Diego State has defeated opponents by an average of 4.5 points.
