Fresno State Bulldogs vs Nevada Wolf Pack Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Nevada vs Fresno State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Fresno.

Nevada vs Fresno State Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wolf Pack and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on MWN, and it's hosted by the Bulldogs at Save Mart Center in Fresno, CA. Get ready to place your bets! In this Mountain West matchup, Nevada is favored bt -12.5 vs. Fresno State. The over/under for the game is 149 points.

Nevada vs. Fresno State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Nevada Wolf Pack at Fresno State Bulldogs
Where: Fresno at Save Mart Center
Date: Saturday, January 11th
Betting Odds NEVADA -12.5, NEVADA -850 | FREST +575 O/U 149

Wolf Pack Preview: Can the Wolf Pack Pull Off a Win at Fresno?

Nevada’s season record dropped to 8-7 after a narrow 82-81 road loss to New Mexico on Friday. The Wolf Pack entered the game as +6 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 163, surpassing the over/under line of 151.5.

Nevada led 37-34 at halftime but were outscored 36-33 in the second half, leading to the loss.

Wolf Pack Offense Breakdown

Nevada put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 42.4% from the field and 42.1% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%, and they hit 23 of 35 free throws, good for 65.7%.

Nelly Junior Joseph and Donovan Dent each scored 20 points, with Joseph shooting 87.5% and grabbing 10 rebounds. Kobe Sanders also added 21 points, despite shooting just 33.3% from the floor.

Wolf Pack Team Defense

Nevada's defense struggled, giving up 82 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. Inside the arc, the Wolf Pack allowed 58% shooting, with their opponent hitting 18 of 31 two-point attempts.

From three-point range, Nevada held their opponent to 27% shooting, as they made just 5 of 18 attempts. However, the Wolf Pack sent their opponent to the line 41 times, where they converted 31 free throws at a 75% clip.

Bulldogs Preview: Are the Bulldogs Ready for a Home Win?

Fresno State’s season struggles continued with a 91-64 loss to Colorado State on Tuesday, dropping their record to 4-12. The Bulldogs were +14.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 155 exceeded the over/under line of 149.5.

Fresno State fell behind 49-26 in the first half and couldn’t mount a comeback, scoring 38 points in the second half while allowing 42.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Fresno State managed just 64 points in their last game, shooting 38% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 44%. They hit 50% from three-point range, going 7-for-14, but struggled inside, shooting just 33.3% on two-pointers. At the free-throw line, they connected on 57.6%, making 19 of 33 attempts.

Alex Crawford led the Bulldogs with 21 points, shooting 58.3% from the field. Jaylen Crocker-Johnson added 20 points, hitting 4-of-7 from beyond the arc. Nique Clifford contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds, while Zaon Collins chipped in 11 points and 4 assists.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Fresno State's defense struggled, giving up 91 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 57% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 16 of 28 shots.

From beyond the arc, Fresno State's defense allowed 13 threes on 30 attempts, a 43% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 20 shots, an 87% free-throw percentage.

Wolf Pack vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Wolf Pack have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 6-4 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 70 points per game in these contests.
In their last ten games at home, the Bulldogs have a straight up record of 1-9 while going 7-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 71 points per game in this stretch.
Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Bulldogs have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
Spanning across their last three games as the betting favorite, the Wolf Pack have gone 0-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.