The last game on the schedule for Wednesday night, January 17th, is a curious duel between the Wolf Pack and Aztecs at Viejas Arena. The two college basketball teams are coming off losses in the preview week and will be eager to bounce back. Betting sites with free bet offers lean more favorably towards the home team, San Diego, allocating them a -6.5 point spread.
Both teams have solid winning records this season, with Nevada entering this match with a 15-2 record, compared to San Diego's 14-3 achievement. The 3-1 in-conference record allows the Aztecs to rank 2nd in the Mountain West division, but that can all change if the Wolf Pack secures its third win tonight and ties the Aztecs in-conference record to 3-1.
It's time to see if Nevada can win its fourth road game in a row and examine the odds for this matchup, which is eligible for a bet with a BetRivers sports promo code.
The Aztecs Lost Momentum Last Saturday
The Aztecs won 7 straight games, but that streak ended last week against New Mexico after an 88-70 debacle. The question is, was Saturday’s blowout a hiccup or a sign of things to come? Undoubtedly, the Aztecs will try to earn their eighth consecutive home win tonight. San Diego State averages 76.9 points per contest, shooting with 44.1% efficiency for field goals, ranking 184th in D-1, and 29.2 % from beyond the arc. Defensively, the Aztecs are solid, surrendering 67.3 points a game.
Against New Mexico, Jaedon LeDee was the most productive player on the court with 15 points and six rebounds, while Miles Byrd ended the game with 13 points and three rebounds. The only other player to score double-digit points was Darrion Trammell, who netted 12 points. If this lack of production from other teammates continues, the Aztecs will have problems tonight.
The Wolf Pack Can Force Turnovers
Nevada was riding an 8-game winning streak until they faced Boise State last week and suffered a 64-56 defeat. Players who made a valiant effort to keep the Wolf Pack in the game last week included Kenan Blackshear with 15 points, Jarod Lucas with 14 points, and Nick Davidson, who ended the game with 12 points.
Nevada averages 77.1 points a game, shooting 47.0% from the field and 33.9% from downtown. This team concedes 63.4 points per contest, but one of their strengths is forcing turnovers. They cause 13.2 turnovers per game while giving the ball away 9.2 times per contest. Nevada’s defense is a significant factor in the positive record.
Betting Prediction and Odds
The Aztecs have played solid offense at home, averaging 76.9 points per game, and are effective in transitioning the ball, always able to locate the open man. San Diego is more careful with the ball, although the Wolf Pack’s prowess in stealing the ball will test them. Nevada has played good defense, but lately, their rebounding has declined, and that can be an issue against a good Aztec’s rebounding roster.
The best betting apps offer -278 odds in an Aztec moneyline bet and +225 betting line for the Wolf Pack to be the outright winner. The 6.5-point spread is not something bookie apps have strong convictions about, considering that Nevada gets -112 odds to cover as a 6.5-point underdog, and the favorite San Diego receives -108 odds to cover. The total is 139.5 points with -112 odds for the Over bet and -108 odds for the Under bet. This will undoubtedly be a close game between two teams that do not want to start a losing streak.
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