The No. 7 Nevada Wolf Pack (18-1, 5-1 MWC) look to lengthen their 13-game home winning streak when they take on the Colorado State Rams (7-11, 2-3 MWC), who will attempt to end their five-game road losing streak. The game will air on CBS Sports Network at 11 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.
Colorado State Rams at Nevada Wolf Pack Free Prediction
The Rams are trying to rebound after their 87-72 loss to the Utah State Aggies in their last contest. Utah State out-rebounded Colorado State. The Aggies had more offensive rebounds (11 vs. six), defensive rebounds (28 vs. 18) and total rebounds (39 vs. 24). Nico Carvacho had a good game for Colorado State, recording 12 points and 10 rebounds.
In the Wolf Pack’s previous game, they beat the Air Force Falcons, 67-52. The Wolf Pack held the Falcons to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.1 (below their season average of 25.6). The Falcons also had a turnover percentage of 27.6 (above their season average of 19.6). Jordan Caroline was the top scorer from either team with 19 points on 7-for-11 shooting from the field.
After the Wolf Pack won both matchups against the Rams last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, Nevada won 92-83. The Wolf Pack had a much better turnover percentage (7.3 vs. 20.0) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (36.0 vs. 31.4).
The high-powered offense of Nevada will battle against the bottom-tier defense of Colorado State. The Wolf Pack rank 37th in offensive efficiency, while the Rams are 338th in defensive efficiency. The Wolf Pack figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball.
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Nevada ranks 47th in three pointers attempted per game (26.0) while Colorado State ranks 249th in three pointers allowed per game (26.1).
The Wolf Pack rank 73rd in assists per game (14.9) while the Rams rank 196th in assists allowed per game (15.0).
Nevada averages 37.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 78th in the NCAA. Colorado State ranks 169th in rebounds allowed per game (35.7).
The Wolf Pack rank fifth in steals allowed per game (4.4) while the Rams rank 35th (5.3).
Colorado State ranks ninth in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while Nevada ranks 31st (2.6).
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The Rams have outscored opponents by an average of 2.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Colorado State has lost by an average of 0.9 points.
During their last five games, the Wolf Pack have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (6.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.0 points per game (0.8 below their season average).
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