Nevada Wolf Pack (21-6) vs. San Jose State Spartans (9-18)
February 23, 2024 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: San Jose State Spartans +9.5; Over/Under: +140.5
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The Nevada Wolf Pack will play the San Jose State Spartans in a Mountain West game on Friday night at the Provident Credit Union Event Center in San Jose, California. Nevada has won five of their last six games, while San Jose State has lost nine of their last ten. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Nevada vs San Jose State prediction.
Nevada Preview
The Nevada Wolf Pack are 21-6 (8-5) this season after they defeated Wyoming by a score of 76-58 in their last game. Nevada led 44-21 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite being out scored 37-32 in the second half. The Wolf Pack shot 48.1% from the field and were -11 in rebounding margin in the game. Nevada defeated UNLV by a score of 69-66 in the game prior to Wyoming, but lost to New Mexico before that. The Wolf Pack are scoring 76.2 points per game with 34.8 rebounds per game and 14.9 assists per game, while allowing 66.4 points against per game this year. Jarod Lucas is averaging 17.1 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game. Nevada is shooting 47.2% from the field, 71.3% on free throws, and 34.1% on three pointers this season.
San Jose State Preview
The San Jose State Spartans are 9-18 (2-12) this year after they lost to Boise State by a score of 82-50 in their last game. San Jose State trailed 38-16 at the half and they allowed 44 points in the second half in the blowout loss. The Spartans shot 32.7% from the field and made 10 three pointers in the game. San Jose State has lost nine of their last ten games, with the lone win in that span coming against Air Force. The Spartans are scoring 71.1 points per game with 31.3 rebounds per game and 13.5 assists per game, while giving up 74.7 points against per game this season. Myron Amey Jr. is averaging 15.7 points per game, 4.8 rebounds per game, and 3.0 assists per game. San Jose State is shooting 45.4% from the field, 69.1% on free throws, and 35.2% on three pointers this year.
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San Jose State Spartans Team Facts
- San Jose State has lost each of its last 10 Friday games.
- Ten of San Jose State’s last 12 games at Provident Credit Union Event Center have produced a total of 142+ points.
- San Jose State has lost the first half in each of its last seven games against the Mountain West Conference.
Nevada Wolf Pack Team Facts
- Nevada has won 10 of its last 11 night games against San Jose State.
- Six of Nevada’s last eight games at Provident Credit Union Event Center have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
- Nevada has lost the first half in five of its last six road night games against the Mountain West Conference.
Nevada vs San Jose State Betting Prediction
Nevada comes into this matchup with an 8-5 conference record, but they are only a couple of games out of first place in the Mountain West. The Wolf Pack are also in the tournament conversation, so they cannot afford a loss in this game. San Jose State is one of the bottom teams in the conference and they only have two Mountain West wins this season. Nevada is a solid offensive team, but their defense is the key for them. Nevada beat SJSU by a score of 90-60 earlier this season and I see another easy win coming for the Wolf Pack here. Take Nevada on the road.
