Weber State Wildcats vs Nevada Wolf Pack NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24

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Weber State Wildcats vs Nevada Wolf Pack NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24

Looking to win big? The Wildcats and Wolf Pack face off at 10:00 ET on MWN. The Wolf Pack are hosting the game at Lawlor Events Center in Reno, NV. The over/under for this game is set at 140 points, and Nevada is favored by -16.5 against Weber State in a non-conference matchup.

WEBER STATE WILDCATS VS NEVADA WOLF PACK BETTING PICK

The Pick: Weber State Wildcats +16.5

This game will be played at Lawlor Events Center at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, November 13th.

WHY BET THE WEBER STATE WILDCATS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Wolf Pack.
  • Even though we have Nevada winning straight-up, we like Weber State at +16.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Do the Wildcats Have a Shot at a Road Win?

Weber State Wildcats Recent Game/Games

Weber State fell to Oregon State 76-48 on Friday, November 8th, in an away game. Entering the game as +5.5 point underdogs, the Wildcats not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 124, which was under the pre-game O/U line of 140.5.

Weber State trailed 31-22 at halftime and struggled in the 2nd half, scoring 26 points while allowing 45 points to the Beavers.

Weber State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 48 points while shooting 33.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.2%, with two-point shooting at 38.5% and three-point shooting at 28% (7/25).

They managed only 7 assists and 8 offensive rebounds, hitting 63.6% of their free throws. Nate Kingz and Parsa Fallah each scored 16 points, with Kingz hitting 4 of 6 from deep and shooting 66.7% overall.

Weber State’s defense struggled, giving up 76 points on 47% shooting. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 54% success rate for the opposing team.

From beyond the arc, the Wildcats gave up 9 threes on 24 attempts, a 37% shooting percentage. They also sent the other team to the line 11 times, where they hit all their free throws. Weber State allowed 10 offensive rebounds.

Can the Wolf Pack Lock in a Home Win?

Nevada improved to 2-0 on the season with a 63-53 win over Washington on Saturday. The Wolf Pack, who were -6.5 point favorites, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points of 116 fell well short of the 154.5 O/U line.

Nevada led 31-29 at halftime and clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, holding Washington to just 24 points while scoring 32 of their own.

Nevada struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.5% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 41.1%. They hit 40% of their threes, going 4-for-10, while connecting on 37% of their two-point attempts.

The Wolf Pack managed 13 offensive rebounds and 8 assists, with Kobe Sanders leading the way with 20 points, despite shooting 5-for-16. Tyree Ihenacho added 15 points on 7-for-10 shooting, and Nick Davidson contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 5 of his 9 shots.

Nevada’s defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 53 points on 37% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts, with the opposing team making only 17 of 46 shots inside the arc.

From beyond the three-point line, the opponent hit 4 of 10 attempts, while Nevada sent them to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 17 for 68%. Nevada also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.