San Jose State Spartans vs Nevada Wolf Pack NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Spartans and Wolf Pack. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on MWN, and it’s hosted by the Wolf Pack at Lawlor Events Center in Reno, NV. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 136.5 points, and Nevada is favored by -12.5 vs. San Jose State in a Mountain West conference matchup.
SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS VS NEVADA WOLF PACK BETTING PICK
The Pick: San Jose State Spartans +12.5
This game will be played at Lawlor Events Center at 6:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.
WHY BET THE SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Wolf Pack.
- Even though we have Nevada winning straight-up, we like San Jose State at +12.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will San Jose State Win on the Road?
San Jose State Spartans Recent Game/Games
San Jose State improved to 7-10 on the season with a 71-70 win over New Mexico on Tuesday. The Spartans were +10 point underdogs but pulled off the upset at home.
San Jose State trailed 35-31 at halftime but outscored the Lobos 40-35 in the 2nd half to secure the win. The combined points of 141 fell short of the 153.5 O/U line.
San Jose State put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%, thanks in part to hitting 45.5% of their three-pointers (10/22). They struggled inside, shooting just 41.9% on two-point attempts (18/43).
Nelly Junior Joseph led the way with 20 points, shooting 7/10 from the field. Robert Vaihola added 18 points and 9 rebounds, while Donovan Dent contributed 17 points and 5 assists. Will McClendon also had 5 assists, hitting 4 threes at a 57.1% clip.
San Jose State’s defense gave up 70 points, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field on 28 of 65 attempts. From inside the arc, they allowed 18 of 43 shooting, which is 41%.
From three-point range, the opposition hit 10 of 22 shots, good for 45%. San Jose State also sent them to the free-throw line 8 times, where they made 5, shooting 62%. The Spartans gave up 11 offensive rebounds.
Can the Wolf Pack Live Up to the Hype at Home?
Nevada Wolf Pack Recent Game/Games
The Wolf Pack improved to 10-7 on the season with a 68-62 win over Air Force on Tuesday. Despite being heavy favorites at -19.5, Nevada didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points ended at 130, just over the 127.5 O/U line.
Nevada trailed 35-33 at halftime but tightened up defensively in the second half, allowing just 27 points while scoring 35 of their own to secure the win.
Nevada’s offense shot 55.3% from the field in their last game, with an effective field goal percentage of 61.7%. They hit 60.6% of their two-point attempts and 42.9% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 14 three-pointers.
Free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they made just 43.5% of their attempts, going 10 for 23. Ethan Taylor led the way with 22 points, hitting 5 of 11 from three-point range, while Tré Coleman added 18 points and 9 rebounds.
Nevada’s defense struggled in their last game, allowing 62 points on 55% shooting from the field. They gave up 20 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, with the opposing team hitting 60% of their shots inside the arc.
From three-point range, Nevada allowed 6 made threes on 14 attempts, a 42% shooting performance. The opposing team also went to the free-throw line 23 times but only converted 10 of those opportunities, shooting 43% from the stripe.