The No. 6 Nevada Wolf Pack (21-1, 8-1 MWC) look to extend their seven-game winning streak against the Colorado State Rams (9-13, 4-5 MWC) at Moby Arena. The game can be seen on CBS Sports Network at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
Nevada Wolf Pack vs. Colorado State Rams ATS Prediction
The Wolf Pack will be looking for a similar outcome after thoroughly outplaying the Boise State Broncos in their last game, 93-73. Nevada’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Boise State. The Wolf Pack had a rate of 5.5 (better than their season average of 12.6), while the Broncos posted a mark of 14.6. Nevada was lifted by Caleb Martin, who was the top scorer from either team with 30 points on 9-for-16 shooting.
In the Rams’ last outing, they won big over the Air Force Falcons, 85-53. The Rams 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). Nico Carvacho was the top scorer from either team with 20 points on 9-for-13 shooting from the field.
This will be the second game of the season between these two squads. In the first, Jordan Caroline scored a game-high 26 points and the Wolf Pack defeated the Rams 100-60. He also put up seven rebounds. The Wolf Pack had a much better turnover percentage (8.6 vs. 26.2) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.659 vs. 0.481).
It could be a tough game for Colorado State on the offensive glass. The Rams rank 282nd in offensive rebounding percentage (25.3 percent), while Nevada ranks 73rd in defensive rebounding percentage (74.3 percent). Also, the Wolf Pack rank 17th in offensive efficiency (115.7), while the Rams rank 329th in defensive efficiency (110.6).
Nevada vs. Colorado State ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Nevada, ATS Winner – Colorado State, O/U – Under
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Notes
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 rank 46th in assists per game (15.5) while the Rams rank 216th in assists allowed per game (15.0).
Nevada is sixth in the nation with 4.4 steals allowed per game while Colorado State is 55th with 5.6 steals allowed per game.
The Wolf Pack average 37.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 82nd in the NCAA. The Rams rank 128th in rebounds allowed per game (34.6).
Colorado State allows the eighth-fewest blocks per game (2.1) while Nevada ranks 18th (2.4).
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The Wolf Pack’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 18.6, up from 15.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Rams have scored an average of 71.8 points per game (3.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.0 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
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