The Mountain West Conference Quarterfinals continue Thursday afternoon when the San Jose State Spartans (19-12, 10-8 in MWV) battle the Nevada Wolf Pack (22-9, 12-6). San Jose State will have to win the MWC Tournament to go dancing and Joe Lunardi currently has Nevada as his last team in the bracket. Below is my college basketball betting pick for San Jose State vs Nevada.
San Jose State vs Nevada Betting Pick
| ℹ️ The Pick: | Nevada -5.5 |
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This game will be played at Thomas & Mack Center at 5:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 9, 2023.
Why Bet Nevada -5.5
✅ Nevada is 6-3 ATS in their last nine games played.
✅ The Wolf Pack are 4-1 ATS in their last five games against the Spartans.
✅ San Jose State is 0-5 in their last five games against Nevada.
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San Jose State Spartans: Can Keep Their Tourney Hopes Alive, Spoil Nevada’s
Last time out, San Jose State visited the Air Force Falcons and escaped with 63-61 victory. The Falcons will be sick after this one as they led 14-1 to start the game and held on to that lead for 36 minutes. San Jose State started climbing back into the game, grabbed the lead with over four minutes left, and earned the road win. San Jose State trailed by as many as 20 points, never led by more than four, and won outright as +1.5-point underdogs.
Omari Moore had 33 points, three rebounds, three assists, two steals, and two blocks on the day. Alvaro Cardenas added 10 points, four rebounds, two assists, and one steal in the win.
Through 31 games, San Jose State is scoring 67.7 points per game, shooting 43.8% from the field, and assisting on 12.4 made shots. The Spartans are allowing 66.4 points, grabbing 38.0 rebounds, blocking 4.2 shots, and stealing the ball 4.0 times.
Nevada Wolf Pack: In Need of a Win in Bubble Race
Nevada ended their regular season with a surprising 69-67 overtime defeat, at home, to UNLV. The Rebels were the more impressive team in the first and built a 10-point halftime advantage, but the game was far from over. After halftime, Nevada came storming back to take a double-digit lead of their own, but the Rebels came back from eight down with under three to go to force overtime and, eventually, get the win. Nevada trailed by as many as 12 points, led by eight, and lost outright as -8.5-point favorites.
Jarod Lucas had 23 points, six rebounds, three assists, and one steal in the game. Darrion Williams added six points, 12 rebounds, five assists, and one steal in the loss.
After 31 games, Nevada is scoring 72.5 points per game, shooting 44.6% from the field, and assisting on 14.2 made shots. The Wolf Pack are allowing 66.4 points, grabbing 33.3 rebounds, blocking 3.0 shots, and stealing the ball 6.2 times.
