The Nevada Wolf Pack (17-5) travel to face off against the Utah State Aggies (19-3) on Tuesday, February 6th. This game will be played at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum in Logan and televised on MWN. Nevada is coming off a win in their previous game, while Utah State is looking to get back on track from a loss to the San Diego State. Tip-off is set for 9:00 ET.
Nevada Wolf Pack vs Utah State Aggies
The Nevada Wolf Pack Are Coming Off A Win
Despite being the underdog, Nevada has been the favorite in 15 of their 18 games this season. On the road, the Wolf Pack has gone 6-4 this season with a +.3 average scoring margin.
Coming off a 90-60 win over San Jose State, Nevada has gone 2-3 in their last five road games. Their record in their last 10 road games is 6-4.
As the underdog, Nevada has gone just 2-2 vs. the spread this season, and their ATS record overall is 13-9. On the road, the Wolf Pack are 6-4 vs. the spread this year, but they have not covered in any of their last three road games.
This season, the over/under record for Nevada games is 9-13, and today’s line of 151 is higher than the average OU line in their games (143.6). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 145 points, and in their last 10 games, the average is 141 points.
The Utah State Aggies Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Utah State is a perfect 10-0 at home this season, and they will look to continue their success as they host Nevada. So far this year, the Aggies have been favored in 16 of their 22 games, and they have yet to lose as the favorite.
Overall, Utah State has a record of 19-3, and they are 7-1 in Mountain West Conference play. In their last game, the Aggies fell to San Diego State by a score of 81-67.
As the favorite this season, Utah State has an ATS record of 11-5, and they are 7-3 vs. the spread in their last 10 games as the favorite. Their ATS mark at home this year is 7-3, and they have gone 3-0 vs. the spread in their last three home games.
So far this season, the over/under record in Utah State games is 12-7. Today’s over/under line of 151 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this season (144.4). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 154 points.
Nevada Offense Breakdown
Nevada recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 90 points against San Jose State. This output exceeded their season average of 76.5 points per game. Offensively, the Wolf Pack hold a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, placing them 99th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 219th in terms of percentage and 308th in three-pointers made.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jarod Lucas (G) | 17.3 | 2.7 | 1.3 |
| Kenan Blackshear (G) | 15.5 | 4.9 | 4.8 |
| Nick Davidson (F) | 11.0 | 6.9 | 1.4 |
Utah State Offense Breakdown
In their recent matchup, the Utah State offense ended with 67 points against San Diego State. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 41% and made 6 threes. The top scorer for the Aggies was Great Osobor with 17 points, while Mason Falslev also chipped in with 16 points.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Osobor (F) | 19.0 | 9.5 | 2.8 |
| Ian Martinez (G) | 13.7 | 3.5 | 1.8 |
| Mason Falslev (G) | 11.3 | 4.7 | 2.6 |
Nevada Team Defense
The Wolf Pack’s defense is presently ranked 51st nationally, allowing an average of 66.3 points per contest. In their previous game vs. San Jose State, the Spartans finished with a field goal percentage of 48% and a total of 60 points vs. Nevada.
Utah State Team Defense
So far, the Aggies’ defense is ranked 96th in the country at 69.0 points per contest. So far, the Utah State defense is giving up an average of 6.9 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.2 times per game (501st).
Wolf Pack vs Aggies Trends
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Nevada has an ATS record of 0-3 while averaging 69 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
- In their last three games at home, the Aggies have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-1 vs. the spread. The team averaged 81 points per game in this stretch.
- The last five games that Nevada was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
- As the betting favorite, the Aggies have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.
Wolf Pack vs Aggies Prediction
Not only do we have the Aggies winning this one by a score of 76-69, but we see them covering the spread. Our pick is to grab the Aggies at -6.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 151, and our model predicts the Wolf Pack and Aggies to score a combined 145 points. We recommend betting on the under.
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Last updated:February 6, 2024 Nevada Wolf Pack, Utah State Aggies