San Diego St. Aztecs vs Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In a limited schedule of college basketball games on Friday night, the Mountain West Conference will feature a highly anticipated match between the #24 San Diego Aztecs and the Nevada Wolfpack. Both teams have similar records, with San Diego holding an 18-5 record and Nevada sitting at 18-5 as well. San Diego State recently secured a victory on the road against Air Force, comfortably covering the 9.5-point spread as favorites. On the other hand, Nevada caused an upset on their road game against the #22 Utah State Aggies, winning outright as 5.5-point underdogs. San Diego State had previously defeated Nevada by 12 points during an earlier matchup this season, which took place on their home court. The game is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM EST at the Lawlor Events Center in Reno, Nevada, and can be viewed on CBSSN. Currently, Nevada is the favored team in terms of betting, with the line opening at 0 and remaining unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Aztecs +101 | Wolf Pack -118

Spread: Aztecs 0 (-110) | Wolf Pack 0 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 141.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Nevada will win straight-up is 54%.

San Diego St. Aztecs

The Mountain West Conference is having a successful season, with five teams projected to participate in the NCAA Tournament, more than the Pac-12 or the ACC. In the conference, San Diego State is currently tied with New Mexico, Utah State, and Boise State for the top spot with a 22-11 record. In their most recent game, San Diego State emerged victorious over Air Force with guard Reese Waters leading the team with 15 points. San Diego State's Jaedon LeDee, a 6'9, 240-pound senior forward, leads the conference in scoring with an average of 20.0 points per game. While capable of shooting from beyond the arc, LeDee primarily focuses on scoring around the basket. He also leads the team in rebounding with 8.6 per game, and has consistently reached double figures in scoring throughout the season. Junior guard Reese Waters is the team's top shooter, with 39 made three-pointers on 43.8% shooting, and he averages 11.8 points per game. Senior guard Micah Parrish is the third player on the team to average double figures in scoring, with 10.3 points per game. Additionally, Lamont Butler, a senior point guard, provides valuable experience to the team as he leads in assists with 3.3 per game while also contributing 9.5 points per game. According to KenPom rankings, San Diego State is currently ranked 20th in the country. They rank 44th in offensive efficiency and 21st in defensive efficiency. The team plays at the 233rd fastest pace in the nation. Bracketology projections have them slated as a 5-seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. There are no reported injuries affecting the team. Specifically focusing on their offensive performance, San Diego State ranks 118th in the nation with an average of 76.26 points scored per game. They have a field goal percentage of 45.16%, ranking them 156th, and a free throw percentage of 72.98%, ranking 119th. Their three-point shooting percentage is 33.20%, placing them at 218th in the nation. Rebounding is also a notable aspect of their game, as they average 37.04 rebounds per game, ranking 113th. Additionally, they average 12.65 offensive assists and commit 11.00 turnovers per game, ranking 228th The highlights from tonight's wire-to-wire win at Air Force: #GoAztecs pic.twitter.com/fdocVNIHeq