On the NCAAB schedule, Nevada will be taking on Fresno State Bulldogs on Friday in a pivotal Mountain West Conference matchup. The Nevada Wolf Pack is in excellent shape, and the Bulldogs are looking to pull off an upset in this one.
A very good Nevada vs Fresno State prediction would be for this basketball game to be a double-digit win for the Wolf Pack over the Bulldogs, but there is a reason why these games are played.
In the college basketball standings, Nevada is currently in third place in the Mountain West with an 11-4 conference record and a 21-7 overall record this year. As for Fresno State, they are currently in seventh place with a 6-10 record in the conference and a 10-17 overall record.
When betting on March Madness, expect three or four teams to make it to the 2023 NCAA Tournament from this conference, and you can bet on them to win a game or two, depending on how the matchups look.
Nevada Wolf Pack vs. Fresno State Bulldogs Matchup Information
Nevada Wolf Pack vs Fresno State Bulldogs
Location: Save Mart Center, Fresno, California.
Date and Time: Friday, February 24, 11:00 PM ET.
How to Watch: FS1
Recent Scores For Last Game
The Nevada Wolfpack won their last game at home against the San Jose Spartans on February 21 by a final score of 66-51. Nevada won that game coming off a loss, and they will look to make it two consecutive wins in one of the NCAA basketball games today.
The Fresno State Bulldogs won their last game on the road against the Air Force Falcons on February 21 by a final score of 74-69. Air Force is one of the bottom NCAA basketball teams in the Mountain West Conference standings.
Nevada Wolf Pack vs. Fresno State Bulldogs Analysis
Nevada’s record against the spread so far this season is 17-8-2. This record is the best against the spread in the Mountain West Conference. As for Fresno State’s record against the spread so far this season, it is 10-16-0, and it is near the bottom.
The Wolf Pack is ranked fifth offensively in the conference this season in points per game at 72.3. As for the Bulldogs, they are ranked last (11th) in the conference this year in points per game at 61.7. The best Nevada vs Fresno State prediction could be for this basketball game to finish as a double-digit victory for the Wolf Pack over the Bulldogs because of the offensive points differential.
On defense, Fresno State is ranked second in the conference at only giving up 64.6 points per game on the year. Nevada is ranked fourth in the conference at only giving up 66.2 points per game.
Senior guard Jarod Lucas is the best player on the Nevada Wolf Pack roster. He has played in 28 games so far this season for them. Lucas is averaging 16.8 PPG, 2.5 RPG, and 1.3 APG.
Senior guard Kenan Blackshear has also played in 28 games this year for Nevada. He is averaging 14.7 PPG, 4.0 RPG, and 4.7 APG. Blackshear scored 12 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and recorded three assists in his last game played.
Injury Update for Wolf Pack College Basketball Team
On the college basketball injury report for the Wolf Pack, senior forward K.J. Himes has been out for the season for them with a back injury since January 3. Their other injury is to sophomore center Michael Folarin who is dealing with a knee injury and is out until late February, and his injury was suffered back on Wednesday, October 26.
Senior guard Isaiah Hill is one of the best college basketball players at Fresno State. He has played in 24 games so far this year for them. Hill is averaging 12.3 PPG, 2.2 RPG, and 3.7 APG. Hill scored 22 points, grabbed two rebounds, and recorded eight assists in his last game.
Senior forward Isaih Moore has played in 20 games in the 2022-2023 college basketball season up to this point. He is averaging 11.5 PPG, 7.3 RPG, and 0.9 APG so far this season. Moore only scored four points in his last game also.
Fresno State Bulldogs injuries are not listed on the injury report, and that is great news for them.
Odds Breakdown
Nevada Wolf Pack
Moneyline: The NCAAB odds on the moneyline for Nevada are set at -158.
Spread: The Wolfpack are the favorites against the spread at -3.5 with -107 odds to cover the spread
Over/Under: As for the over/under points total, it is set at 129.0 points, with the odds set at -110.
Fresno State Bulldogs
Moneyline: The moneyline for Fresno State is set at +138 odds to win this college basketball game outright.
Spread: The spread for the Bulldogs is set at +3.5 with -113 odds to cover the spread in this one.
Over/Under: Same as above.
Nevada Wolf Pack vs. Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Pick and Prediction
- Pick 1: One of the best college basketball picks today is to take Nevada spread at -3.5 with -107 odds.
- Pick 2: The second-best Nevada vs Fresno State prediction is to take the Wolfpack money line at -158 to win this college basketball game outright.
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