San Jose State Spartans (8-13) vs. Nevada Wolf Pack (16-5)
February 2, 2024 11:00 pm EDT
The Line: Nevada Wolf Pack -12.5; Over/Under: 145
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The San Jose State Spartans and Nevada Wolf Pack face off on Friday in a college basketball showdown at Lawlor Events Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free San Jose State vs Nevada prediction.
San Jose State Has Lost Four Games in a Row
San Jose State has really struggled heading into this game and they have lost four games in a row. In the last game against Utah State, San Jose State scored only 61 points while the defense gave up 82 points. MJ Amey had a strong game putting up 14 points, seven and two assists. San Jose State on the season is averaging 74.1 points while their defense is giving up 74.5 points per game. Myron Amey Jr is averaging 15.7 points while shooting 43.3 percent from the field and 34.9 percent from behind the three point line.
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Nevada Looks to Bounce Back
Nevada faced off against New Mexico in the last game and it was an ugly game. Nevada only scored 55 points while the defense gave up 89 points. No player scored more than nine points and they need someone to step up in this game. Nevada on the season is averaging 75.9 points while their defense is giving up 66.6 points per game. The defense is ranked 56th in the league and they are going to need the defense to step up here. Jarod Lucas is averaging 17.2 points while shooting 42.1 percent from the field and 38.7 percent from behind the three point line.
San Jose State vs Nevada Betting Prediction
Nevada is going to bounce back here. San Jose State’s defense is giving up 74.5 points per game and they are going to really struggle here. Nevada is averaging 75.9 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score against the San Jose State defense. Nevada’s defense is also going to step up and the Wolfpack will get the job done. Back Nevada to cover the spread here.
