Nevada Takes Perfect Record into UC Davis Matchup as Wolf Pack Look to Extend Dominance in Series

Game outlook

5 when UC Davis takes on Nevada Wednesday night in a mid-major matchup. UC Davis comes into the game after a 71-59 road loss to Oregon State Thursday night in their last game, while Nevada most recently recorded a 73-59 home victory over Loyola Marymount on Saturday. Nevada has taken all three prior matchups against UC Davis, most recently an 88-73 home win on December 19, 2017.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Owls +3,845 | Cougars -21,967

Spread: Owls +27 (-110) | Cougars -27 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 140 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 100%.

Rice Owls

UC Davis lost their second straight game on the road against Oregon State in the recent contest. The Aggies were leading by seven points with 17:12 remaining, but went scoreless for more than seven minutes allowing the Beavers to score 14 consecutive points and eventually take the victory. UC Davis shot 35.8% from the field and 32.5% from the three-point line, only taking advantage of 22 Oregon State turnovers which weren't enough. Elijah Pepper was the leading scorer for the Aggies with 20.5 points per game averaging 12.3 assists and 70 points per contest. The Aggies shoot 44.2% from the field and 68.6% from the free-throw line. Rice is currently 3-5, ranked #106 in offense averaging 78.71 points, #348 in defence allowing 82.86 per game. They have a shooting percentage of 44.42% from the field and 72.60% from the free-throw line. They rebound 36.00 per game and have 15.00 offensive assists and 11.00 turnovers. Defensively, Rice are ranked #346 in field goals, #333 in free throws, #341 from the three-point line, and 35.43 in defensive rebounds. They have 16.00 assists and 11.29 turnovers.