Nevada vs Colorado State Betting Preview
Sportsmemo college basketball analyst Kyle Kargel gives his Nevada vs Colorado State predictions tipping off at 10:30pm ET the from the Lawlor Events Center. Nevada is off to a 2-0 Mountain West start while Colorado State dropped their first two conference games
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Nevada vs Colorado State Betting Odds
Wednesday, January 4 | Mountain West Conference Betting Notes |
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Point Spread: | Nevada Wolfpack -4 vs Colorado State Rams |
Total: | 140 Points |
Game Time: | 10:30pm ET / 7:30pm PT |
Arena: | Lawlor Events Center in Reno, NV (Odds Above by DraftKings) |
TV: | FS1 |
Nevada vs Colorado State Betting Analysis
Nevada has come out and shocked many going 12-3 thus far heading into their game against Colorado State tonight. They’ve won four straight and are 9-4-1 against the spread on the season.
Colorado State is 8-7 but just 5-9 against the spread this season and they have lost three straight including a 78-70 loss in their last game against San Jose State where they were listed as a 8.5-point favorite to win.
The Rams hope to rebound tonight and head into Reno listed as 4-point road underdogs against the Wolfpack.
Nevada Nifty Shooting From Distance
If there’s one thing we know about Nevada its that they’re great at free throw shooting. They’re 9th in the nation in free throw shooting percentage and 3rd in percentage of points that come from the free throw line.
They love shooting the long ball starting with senior guard Jarod Lucas averaging 17.4 ppg and shooting 39% from 3pt range. He’s 6-11 from 3pt range in his last two games combined.
Forward Darrion Williams holds it down on the defensive end averaging 7.1 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game. On defense the Wolfpack slow opponents down as they’re 353rd in average possession length for the opposition.
They’re 93rd overall in adjusted defensive efficiency, 44th in effective field goal percentage allowed and 36th in 2pt field goal percentage allowed.
Rams Relying On Stevens
The Wolfpack’s 3pt shooting could pose a problem for a Colorado State team which allows opponents to score 39.4% of their points from beyond the arch which is 15th most nationally.
They’re 304th in 3pt field goal percentage allowed and rank in the bottom 30 as far as 3pt field goal attempts allowed per game. On offense the Rams thrive though ranking 68th in adjusted offensive efficiency, 119th in 3pt field goal percentage and 23rd in 2pt field goal percentage.
Colorado State is 14th in assist/field goals made ratio starting with star player Isaiah Stevens averaging 18 points and 6.5 assists per game. He did miss the first seven games of the season and the Rams are glad to have him back although their recent record doesn’t reflect it.
Nevada vs Colorado State Prediction
Colorado State is 1-3 in true road games this season and I expect that trend to continue tonight. Look for the Wolfpack to take advantage of their 3pt shooting once again led by Lucas who had 28 points in the team’s most recent win at Air Force. Feel comfortable taking Nevada minus the 4.5-points tonight against Colorado State.
Prediction: Nevada Wolfpack -4
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