Nevada Wolf Pack (24-6) vs. Boise State Broncos (21-8)
March 5, 2024 11:00 pm EDT
The Line: Boise State Broncos -5.5; Over/Under: +143.5
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The Nevada Wolf Pack will play the Boise State Broncos in a Mountain West game on Tuesday night at ExtraMile Arena in Boise, Idaho. Let’s take a look at the Nevada preview, Boise State preview, betting matchup, and the Nevada vs Boise State prediction.
Nevada Preview
The Nevada Wolf Pack are 24-6 (11-5) this year after they defeated Fresno State by a score of 74-66 in their last game. Nevada led 37-24 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite allowing 42 second half points. The Wolf Pack shot 53.1% from the field and made 11 three pointers in the game. Nevada has also defeated Colorado State, San Jose State, Wyoming, and UNLV during this five game winning streak. The Wolf Pack are scoring 76.4 points per game with 35 rebounds per game and 15.2 assists per game, while allowing 66.7 points against per game this year. Jarod Lucas is averaging 17.5 points per game, 2.7 rebounds per game, and 1.4 assists per game. Nevada is shooting 47.4% from the field, 71.7% on free throws, and 35.9% on three pointers this season.
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Boise State Preview
The Boise State Broncos are 21-8 (12-4) this season after they defeated New Mexico by a score of 89-79 in their last game. Boise State only led 35-33 at the half, but they scored 54 points in the second half to pull away with the win. The Broncos shot 43.5% from the field and were +8 in rebounding margin in the game. Boise State has also defeated Air Force, Wyoming, San Jose State, and Fresno State during this five game winning streak. The Broncos are scoring 76.4 points per game with 36.8 rebounds per game and 12.5 assists per game, while giving up 66.7 points against per game this season. Tyson Degenhart is averaging 17 points per game, 5.6 rebounds per game, and 1.6 assists per game. Boise State is shooting 46% from the field, 74% on free throws, and 34.9% on three pointers this year.
Nevada vs Boise State Betting Prediction
Both of these teams have had very good seasons so far and they are towards the top of the Mountain West conference. Boise State is tied for first with Utah State, but Nevada is just one game back. Both teams have won five games in a row and their season stats are very similar, so this should be a great game. Boise State did win the first meeting by a score of 64-56, but that was all the way back in early January. Normally I would side with the home team in this situation, but Nevada has been great on the road. I think this game is a toss up and with Nevada playing well on the road, I am going to take a shot with them.
