San Jose St. Spartans vs Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

This article provides an overview of an upcoming college basketball game between San Jose State and Nevada in the Mountain West Conference. The teams have already faced each other twice last season, with Nevada winning both regular-season games but San Jose State causing an upset in the conference tournament. Nevada is currently favored to win by 12.5 points, with the total score set at 142.5. The opening betting line of -12 for Nevada has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Spartans +550 | Wolf Pack -800

Spread: Spartans +12 (-110) | Wolf Pack -12 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 142 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Nevada will win straight-up is 89%.

San Jose St. Spartans

The San Jose State Spartans are currently struggling with an 6-13 record, including a disappointing 1-7 in conference play. Their recent loss to Utah State marks their fourth consecutive defeat. The team has particularly struggled on the road, winning only one out of eight games away from home. These struggles have led to a low ranking in both the KenPom and Bart Torvik rankings, placing them at 188th and 163rd respectively. In their recent game against Utah State, the Spartans showed promise in the first half, trailing by only seven points. However, their performance deteriorated in the second half, with Utah State significantly outshooting them. While San Jose State has a respectable 97th ranking in field goal percentage, their opponents have been successful against them, ranking 337th in opponent field goal percentage and 349th in opponent three-point shooting. Additionally, the Spartans have struggled with rebounding, ranking 336th in the nation. Only two players managed to score in double digits in the loss against Utah State, with Myron Amey leading the team with 14 points. However, his shooting performance was below his season average, hitting only 6 of 18 shots and 1 of 7 three-point attempts. Despite these individual struggles, the Spartans have an average of 108.7 points per 100 possessions, ranking them 128th in the nation, but they allow 111.1 points per 100 possessions, placing them at 284th. In terms of overall statistical rankings, San Jose State is positioned at 182nd in offense, scoring an average of 74.14 points per game. Defensively, they rank 252nd, allowing an average of 74.48 points per game. Their shooting percentages are relatively decent, hitting 46.33% of their field goals and 69.81% of their free throws. However, their three-point shooting could be improved, with a 35.82% success rate. Rebounding has been a weakness for the Spartans, ranking 341st in the nation. On the defensive end, San Jose State struggles to contain their opponents, allowing 46.96% of field goals and 69.88% of free throws. Their opponents have also been successful from beyond the arc, hitting 37.37% of three-point attempts. However, the Spartans excel in defensive rebounding, ranking 34th in the nation. The lob, the jam @15Diongue @7Alvaroct USU 58 SJSU 48 📺 https://t.co/DhumoI3A1J #AllSpartans pic.twitter.com/wTEw6ImaAa