
Nevada vs San Diego State Prediction 1/25/25 College Basketball Picks Today
San Diego State (12-5) vs. Nevada (11-8)
January 25, 2025 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Nevada -3.5; Over/Under: 131
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In this article, we will formulate a Nevada vs San Diego State Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 25th, at the Lawlor Events Center. Let’s take a look at a Nevada Wolf Pack vs San Diego State Aztecs Pick.
San Diego State Almost Blew It
Two games ago, San Diego State faced off against UNLV and they ended up falling short, losing 76-68. In the last game against Air Force they looked awful most of the game, and it took overtime to secure the 77-76 victory. At halftime they were up 35-31, but in the second half they didn’t play as well. Wayne McKinney III had a strong game putting up 18 points and three rebounds. There were three different players that put up at least 11 points.
San Diego State sits with a 12-5 record overall and they have gone 7-9 against the spread so far this season. Away from home this season they are 3-1 straight up. The Aztecs are averaging 72.3 points while their defense is giving up 63.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 250th in the league while the defense is ranked 17th. Miles Byrd has been the top player for San Diego State averaging 14.2 points while shooting 40.8 percent from the field and 36.4 percent from behind the three point line.
Nevada Looks to Bounce Back
Nevada was playing well, but they didn’t look good in the last game. Nevada scored 69 points while the defense gave up 90 points. At halftime they were down 47-38 and in the second half it got even worse. Nick Davidson had a strong game putting up 19 points, three rebounds, and two assists. Kobe Sanders had a strong game putting up 13 points, five rebounds, and four assists. Last Saturday, San Jose State faced off against Nevada and they ended up securing the 75-64 victory.
Nevada comes into this game with an 11-8 record overall and they have gone 9-10 against the spread. Nevada is averaging 74.5 points while their defense is giving up 68.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 195th in the league while the defense is ranked 82nd. They are shooting 48.4 percent from the feild which is 36th in the league. Nick Davidson is averaging 15.8 points while shooting 50.8 percent from the field.
Why Nevada Will Beat San Diego State
Nevada has won 30 of its last 34 night games at Lawlor Events Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Nevada vs San Diego State Prediction
Nevada is going to bounce back in a big way here. The way San Diego state looked in the last game was a problem and they are going to really struggle here. The San Diego State’s defense is going to really struggle much like they did against Air Force and that will be the difference. Nevada’s offense is going to get out to a fast start and they are going to end up covering the spread. Back Nevada against the spread.