Washington Huskies vs Nevada Wolf Pack NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/9/24

The Huskies and Wolf Pack are set to face off at 10:00 ET on MWN. The Wolf Pack will host the game at Lawlor Events Center in Reno, NV. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Nevada as the -7.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 153.5 points.

WASHINGTON HUSKIES VS NEVADA WOLF PACK BETTING PICK

The Pick: Nevada Wolf Pack -7.5

This game will be played at Lawlor Events Center at 10:00 ET on Saturday, November 9th.

WHY BET THE NEVADA WOLF PACK:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Wolf Pack.
• Not only will Nevada pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Can the Huskies Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?

Washington Huskies Recent Game/Games

Washington opened their season with a 79-73 win over UC Davis on Tuesday, November 5th. Playing at home, the Huskies were -15.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.

Washington led 37-33 at halftime and scored 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The total points for the game were 152, which went over the pre-game O/U line of 147.5.

In their latest game, the Huskies put up 79 points, shooting 45.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.8%, with a strong 54.2% inside the arc, but they struggled from deep, hitting just 2 of 14 threes (14.3%).

At the free-throw line, Washington connected on only 55.3% of their attempts, going 21 for 38. Ty Johnson led the way with 35 points, while Great Osobor contributed 15 points and 17 rebounds. The Huskies also grabbed 12 offensive boards and dished out 13 assists.

Washington’s defense gave up 73 points, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 26 two-point baskets on 48 attempts, a 54% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Washington held their opponent to just 2 made threes on 14 attempts, a 14% shooting percentage. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 38 times, where they made 21 free throws, shooting 55%.

Does Nevada Stand a Chance at Home?

Nevada Wolf Pack Recent Game/Games

Nevada opened their season with a 91-75 win over Sam Houston on Monday. Playing at home, the Wolf Pack were -10.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 166, surpassing the O/U line of 144.5.

Nevada led 37-34 at halftime before pulling away in the 2nd half, scoring 54 points while allowing 41.

Nevada’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 91 points while shooting 56.6% from the field. They knocked down 45.5% of their threes, hitting 10 of 22 attempts, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66%.

Kobe Sanders and Nick Davidson led the way, with Sanders scoring 27 points and adding 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Davidson was highly efficient, shooting 8 of 10 from the field and finishing with 26 points and 10 rebounds.

Nevada’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 75 points on 56% shooting from the field. They allowed 64% shooting on two-pointers, with the opposing team making 20 of 31 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Nevada’s opponents shot 45%, hitting 10 of 22 three-point attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 31 times, where they made 21 free throws.