South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs Nevada Wolf Pack NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/11/24
Looking to win big? The Jackrabbits 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 140.5 points, and Nevada is favored by -10 against South Dakota State in a non-conference matchup.
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE JACKRABBITS VS NEVADA WOLF PACK BETTING PICK
The Pick: South Dakota State Jackrabbits +10
This game will be played at Lawlor Events Center at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, December 11th.
WHY BET THE SOUTH DAKOTA STATE JACKRABBITS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Wolf Pack.
- Even though we have Nevada winning straight-up, we like South Dakota State at +10.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Will South Dakota State Come Through as Road Underdogs?
South Dakota State improved to 6-3 on the season with a 74-53 win over Eastern Washington on Saturday. The Jackrabbits, who were -10 point favorites, covered the spread in the victory.
After taking a commanding 42-22 lead at halftime, SDSU scored 32 points in the 2nd half while allowing 31. The total points for the game ended at 127, well below the O/U line of 153.5.
South Dakota State put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 40.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.9%, thanks to hitting just 22.6% from three-point range (7/31), while connecting on 57.6% of their two-point attempts (19/33).
Oscar Cluff was a standout, scoring 19 points on 8/9 shooting and grabbing 11 rebounds in just 22 minutes. Joe Sayler added 18 points, hitting 3 of 10 from beyond the arc. The Jackrabbits also excelled at the free-throw line, making 15 of 16 attempts (93.8%) and pulling down 18 offensive rebounds.
South Dakota State’s defense held their opponent to 53 points, with a 40% shooting performance from the field. The Jackrabbits allowed 19 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 57% success rate.
From beyond the arc, their opponent struggled, hitting just 7 of 31 threes, or 22%. They also sent them to the line 16 times, where they made 15 free throws, a 93% clip. South Dakota State gave up 18 offensive rebounds.
Will the Wolf Pack Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
Nevada Wolf Pack Recent Game/Games
Nevada’s season record dropped to 6-3 after a 68-64 road loss to Loyola Marymount on Saturday. The Wolf Pack, favored by eight points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 132 fell short of the 137.5 over/under line.
Nevada found themselves trailing 35-25 at halftime but showed some fight in the second half, outscoring the Lions 39-33. However, their comeback effort wasn’t enough to secure the win.
Nevada’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35% from the field and 25% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, and they managed only 9 assists as a team.
Alex Merkviladze hit 5 threes, finishing with 19 points and 6 rebounds. Caleb Stone-Carrawell added 15 points, connecting on 3 of 5 three-point attempts.
Nevada’s defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field, hitting 21 of their 50 attempts. Inside the arc, they connected on 52% of their shots, going 10/19.
From three-point range, the opposition made 11 of 31 attempts, shooting 35%. They also went to the free-throw line 21 times, converting 15 for a 71% success rate. Nevada allowed 10 offensive rebounds.