Texas Longhorns vs. Nevada Wolf Pack Free Prediction

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The No. 7 Nevada Wolf Pack (27-7) will be 1-point favorites in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament at Bridgestone Arena when they go head-to-head with the No. 10 Texas Longhorns (19-14). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 143.5 points and it gets underway at 4:30 p.m. ET on Friday, March 16, 2018.

Texas Longhorns vs. Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Wolf Pack fell to the San Diego State Aztecs, 90-73, while the Longhorns were defeated by the 14th-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders, 73-69.

Texas had a turnover percentage of 9.8 (better than their season average of 15.1) while Nevada had a much better turnover percentage (11.7 vs. 16.9). Jordan Caroline led the way for Nevada, recording 25 points and 10 rebounds. Jacob Young, meanwhile was a key piece for Texas with 29 points.

This battle pits one of the NCAA’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Nevada ranks 39th in effective field goal percentage (0.549) and Texas is 49th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.479).

Jordan Caroline has been playing at a high level as of late for Nevada, averaging 21.6 points and 8.6 rebounds over the last five games.

Texas Longhorns vs. Nevada Wolf Pack Free Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Texas, ATS Winner – Texas, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Nevada ranks 24th in assists per game (16.4) while Texas ranks 258th (11.6).
  • The Wolf Pack are eighth in the NCAA with 4.5 steals allowed per game while the Longhorns are 54th with 5.4 steals allowed per game.
  • Texas ranks 26th in blocks per game (5.0) while Nevada ranks 64th (4.1).
  • The Longhorns rank 114th in three pointers allowed per game (20.8) while the Wolf Pack rank 256th (23.9).
  • Nevada ranks 123rd in rebounds per game (36.0) while Texas ranks 207th in rebounds allowed per game (36.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Longhorns have scored an average of 71.8 points per game (0.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.0 points per game (3.8 above their season average).
  • The Wolf Pack’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.6, down from 10.2 for the season.