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Nevada vs. Fresno State
The Nevada Wolf Pack will travel to the Save Mart Center to take on the Fresno State Bulldogs in a Mountain West Conference matchup (11:00 p.m. ET, FS1). The Wolf Pack will look to gain momentum from their 66-51 win on Tuesday against the San Jose State Spartans. Nevada has now won four of their last five games. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs will also look to gain momentum after snapping their three-game losing streak on Tuesday against the Air Force Falcons. Fresno State won 74-69. The Bulldogs need a win as they have lost three of their last five games.
Nevada Basketball
With an 21-7 record on the season and an 11-4 record in conference play, the Wolf Pack are 2 games back from first place in the MWC standings. Nevada has been shaky this season on the road as they are 5-6 as the away team. Look to see if they can fix their problems on the road when they visit the Bulldogs.
Nevada has gotten a lot of production from their players this season. The Wolf Pack have three players that are averaging double digit points this season. Nevada has been led by senior guard Jarod Lucas who leads the team in points. Lucas is averaging 16.8 points a game this season. He has gotten help from senior guard Kenan Blackshear who is averaging 14.7 points a game this season.
In their win against San Jose State at home, junior center Will Baker had a monster game finishing with 18 points and 5 rebounds. Blackshear also had a great game finishing with 12 points and 7 rebounds. In the win, Nevada shot 46.2% from the floor and 37.5% from the three-point line.
Offensively, the Wolf Pack are averaging 73.2 points a game on the season. Defensively, Nevada has been allowing teams to score an average of 66.2 points a game on the season. Look to see if the Wolf Pack’s elite defense can give the Bulldogs offense problems in this game.
Fresno State Basketball
With an 10-17 record on the season and an 6-10 record in conference play, the Bulldogs are 7.5 games back of first place in the MWC standings. Fresno State has been bad at home this season as they are 6-6 in the Save Mart Center. Look to see if they can pick up a huge victory at home against the Wolf Pack.
The Bulldogs have been led by senior guard Isaiah Hill as he leads the team in points and assists this season. Hill is averaging 12.2 points and 3.7 assists a game this season. He has also gotten help from senior forward Isaih Moore who is averaging 11.5 points a game this season.
In their win against Air Force on the road, Hill and junior center Eduardo Andre combined for 48 points. Andre finished the game with 26 points and 7 rebounds. Hill finished with 22 points and 8 assists. In the win, Fresno State shot 52.8% from the floor and 15.4% from the three-point line.
Offensively, the Bulldogs are struggling only averaging 61.7 points a game on the season. Defensively, Fresno State has been excellent only allowing teams to score an average of 64.6 points a game on the season. Look to see if the Bulldogs defense can give the Wolf Pack trouble in this game.
Nevada vs. Fresno State Betting Odds
Betting odds courtesy of Caesars
- Spread: Nevada Wolf Pack -4
- Over/Under: 129.5
- Moneyline: (Check back in later)
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Nevada vs. Fresno State all-time series
The Wolf Pack and the Bulldogs have played each other 58 times since both teams were classified as major schools. Nevada has the advantage in the series with a 36-22 record against Fresno State. The last time these two teams faced each other was earlier this season on Feb. 10th when Nevada won 77-66. In the win, Blackshear finished with 19 points and 7 assists. Baker also had a great game finishing with 19 points. Nevada had a great night shooting. The Wolf Pack shot 54.5% from the field and 50.0% from the three-point line.
Trends to know
– Nevada is 5-5-1 ATS on the road this year.
– Fresno State is 5-6 ATS at home this year.
– The Wolf Pack are 9-4-2 ATS in conference play this year.
– The Bulldogs are 8-8 ATS in conference play this year.
– The Wolf Pack are 11-6-2 ATS following a win this year.
– The Bulldogs are 3-6 ATS following a loss this year.
Nevada vs. Fresno State Prediction
I love Nevada in this spot on the road. I think they have the more dynamic scorers. I also think the Wolf Pack have the size advantage against Fresno State in this game. Blackshear and Baker dominant in this game as once again Nevada rolls through Fresno State. I think the Wolf Pack win 73-63.
Nevada vs. Fresno State Picks: The Nevada Wolf Pack cover the spread (-4).
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