The South Dakota State Jackrabbits (9-3) visit No. 7 Nevada to play the Wolf Pack (10-0) in what should be a high-scoring game. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs. Nevada Wolf Pack ATS Prediction
In the Jackrabbits’ last contest, they topped the Grand Canyon Antelopes, 79-74. The Jackrabbits had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.9 vs. 27.7) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.543 vs. 0.407). South Dakota State was led by Mike Daum, who finished with 20 points and 13 rebounds.
The Wolf Pack beat the BYU Cougars in their last game, 86-70. The Wolf Pack had a much better free throw rate (0.424 vs. 0.174) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (23.9 vs. 19.6). Jordan Caroline was the game’s leading scorer with 25 points on 8-for-16 shooting from the field.
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Daum (0 points) has been fantastic for the Jackrabbits while Caleb Martin (0 points) has contributed greatly to the Wolf Pack.
It might turn into a shootout as two of the nation’s premier offenses go head-to-head. Nevada currently ranks sixth with 120.3 points per 100 possessions and South Dakota State is second (121.2). Furthermore, the Jackrabbits rank 51st in turnover percentage (16.5 percent), while the Wolf Pack rank 300th in opponents’ turnover percentage (16.8 percent).
South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Nevada Wolf Pack Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Nevada, ATS Winner – South Dakota State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Nevada averages 23.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 110th in the nation. South Dakota State ranks 270th in three pointers allowed per game (30.1).
The Wolf Pack rank 13th in steals allowed per game (4.5) while the Jackrabbits rank 141st (6.6).
South Dakota State ranks 33rd in assists allowed per game (10.7) while Nevada ranks 123rd (13.1).
The Jackrabbits average 40.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 33rd in the nation. The Wolf Pack rank 122nd in rebounds allowed per game (34.3).
Nevada ranks 31st in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while South Dakota State ranks 77th (3.1).
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The Jackrabbits’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.0, down from 16.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Wolf Pack have scored an average of 88.4 points per game (3.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.2 points per game (1.4 below their season average).
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