Nevada Wolf Pack vs Drake Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 12/9/23

Looking to win big? The Wolf Pack and Bulldogs face off at 7:30 ET on MWN. The Bulldogs are hosting the game at Dollar Loan Center in Henderson, NV. The Wolf Pack are the favored team in this non-conference contest against the Bulldogs. The game’s over/under currently sits at 146.5 points.

NEVADA WOLF PACK VS DRAKE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Drake Bulldogs +3

This game will be played at Dollar Loan Center at 7:30 ET on Saturday, December 9th.

WHY BET THE DRAKE BULLDOGS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Bulldogs.
• Not only will Drake pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.

Can Nevada Lock in a Road Win?

Nevada remains undefeated at 7-0 following their 73-59 victory against Loyola Marymount. Over their last ten road games, which includes last year, Nevada has gone 4-6. Nevada enters the game with a solid ATS record of 5-1, sitting above .500. In their previous five games, the team has gone 3-2 vs. the spread.

In seven games, Nevada comes in with an over/under mark of 4-2-0, with their games averaging 148.7 points per game. The Wolf Pack’s have recorded an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 140 points per game.

Against Loyola Marymount, the Nevada had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 83.7 points per game. They scored 73 points and posted a field goal percentage of 44.6% in the game. Kenan Blackshear is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 17.6. Meanwhile, Jarod Lucas also brings a PPG average of 17.4 into the game.

The Wolf Pack’s defense is presently ranked 48th nationally, allowing an average of 64.9 points per contest. In today’s game, the Nevada defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 2 three-pointers while giving up 59 points.

Can the Bulldogs Pull the Upset at Home?

Drake, who has an 8-1 record, will face Nevada in their 10th game of the season. In their previous ten games at home, Drake has a perfect 10-0 record, which dates back to last year. Drake has a subpar ATS performance, sitting below .500 with a 3-4 record. However, in their last five games, they have a positive spread record of 3-2.

After nine games, Drake has an over/under record of 5-2-0, with their games averaging a combined 148.9 points per game so far. The Bulldogs have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 141 points per game and an over/under record of 2-3.

The Drake offense is coming off a game in which they scored 74 points vs. Missouri State. Overall their field goal percentage was 43.2% while connecting on 6 threes. Offensively, the Bulldogs have a season long field goal percentage of 47%, which is 62nd in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 306th in percentage and 165th in three-pointers made.

The Bulldogs’ defense is presently ranked 114th nationally, allowing an average of 69.7 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.9 threes per game vs. Nevada. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 34.7%.