Boise State Broncos (11-4) vs. Nevada Wolf Pack (15-1)
January 12, 2024 10:30 pm EDT
The Line: Nevada Wolf Pack -6.5 / Boise State Broncos +6.5; Over/Under: 140.5
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The Boise State Broncos will play the Nevada Wolf Pack in a Mountain West game on Friday night at the Lawlor Events Center in Reno, Nevada. Boise State has won three games in a row, while Nevada is on an eight game winning streak. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Boise State vs Nevada prediction.
Boise State Preview
The Boise State Broncos are 11-4 (2-0) this year after they defeated Colorado State by a score of 65-58 in their last game. Boise State held CSU to only 21 points in the first half and they were able to hang on in the second half for the win. The Broncos shot 38.9% from the field and forced 16 turnovers in the game. Boise State has also defeated San Jose State and Utah Valley during this winning streak. The Broncos are scoring 75.3 points per game with 37 rebounds per game and 12.9 assists per game, while giving up 65.3 points against per game this season. Tyson Degenhart is averaging 15.1 points per game, 5.3 rebounds per game, and 1.6 assists per game. Boise State is shooting 45.9% from the field, 71.2% on free throws, and 34.7% on three pointers this year.
Nevada Preview
The Nevada Wolf Pack are 15-1 (2-0) this season after they defeated Air Force by a score of 67-54 in their last game. Nevada led 30-24 at halftime and they added 37 points in the second half for the win. The Wolf Pack shot 46.5% from the field and made 20 free throws in the game. Nevada has won eight games in a row, with notable wins against Fresno State, TCU, Georgia Tech, and Temple. The Wolf Pack are scoring 78.4 points per game with 36.4 rebounds per game and 14.1 assists per game, while allowing 63.3 points against per game this year. Jarod Lucas is averaging 17.6 points per game, 2.8 rebounds per game, and 1.1 assists per game. Nevada is shooting 47.7% from the field, 72.8% on free throws, and 34.3% on three pointers this season.
Boise State vs Nevada Betting Prediction
Nevada has started this season with a very impressive 15-1 record and they will be on their home court for this matchup. The Wolf Pack have allowed fewer than 60 points in three straight games and they are only allowing 63.3 points against per game this year. Boise State has also played well defensively and was able to contain a high scoring Colorado State team in their last game. I think we are going to see a strong defensive effort from both sides and I like the under here.
