Nevada Wolf Pack vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Matchup

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

South Dakota State vs Nevada Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Jackrabbits versus the Wolf Pack? Tip off is at at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on MWN. The game will be played 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 vs. Nevada Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Nevada Wolf Pack
Where: Reno at Lawlor Events Center
Date: Wednesday, December 11th
Betting Odds NEVADA -10, SDKST +397 | NEVADA -630 O/U 140.5

Jackrabbits Preview: Does South Dakota State Have What it Takes to Win 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 favorites, covered the spread at home.

After leading 42-22 at halftime, SDSU scored 32 points in the 2nd half while allowing 31. The game’s total points of 127 fell short of the 153.5 O/U line.

Jackrabbits Offense Breakdown

South Dakota State's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 40.6% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 7 of 31 attempts for a 22.6% three-point percentage, while their effective field goal percentage was 46.9%.

Inside the arc, the Jackrabbits connected on 57.6% of their two-point shots, and they were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 15 of 16 attempts. Oscar Cluff led the way with 19 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 88.9% from the field in just 22 minutes.

Jackrabbits Team Defense

South Dakota State's defense held their opponent to 53 points, with a 40% shooting rate from the field (26/64). The Jackrabbits allowed 19 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 57% success rate.

From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 7/31, or 22%. South Dakota State sent them to the line 16 times, where they made 15 free throws, a 93% conversion rate. The Jackrabbits also gave up 18 offensive rebounds.

Wolf Pack Preview: Will Nevada Come Through as Home Favorites?

Nevada Wolf Pack Recent Game/Games

Nevada fell to 6-3 on the season after a 68-64 loss to Loyola Marymount on Saturday. The Wolf Pack, who were -8 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 35-25 at halftime, Nevada outscored Loyola Marymount 39-33 in the second half, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback. The game’s total points of 132 fell short of the 137.5 O/U line.

Wolf Pack Offense Breakdown

Nevada's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35% from the field and 25% from three-point range, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 40%. They managed to score 64 points, with 17 of those coming from the free-throw line, where they shot 81%.

Alex Merkviladze led the way with 19 points, hitting 5 threes at a 45.5% clip. Caleb Stone-Carrawell added 15 points, shooting 60% from deep, while Will Johnston struggled, hitting just 2 of 11 from beyond the arc.

Wolf Pack Team Defense

Nevada's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field, connecting on 21 of their 50 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 11 of 31 threes, shooting 35%. They also went 15/21 from the free-throw line, a 71% clip.

Jackrabbits vs Wolf Pack Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

The Jackrabbits are 3-2 ATS in their last road games and 3-2 straight-up.
Nevada has played well in their previous five home games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 72 points per game while allowing 66. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Jackrabbits have a straight up record of 3-7. Their record vs the spread in these games was 7-3.
In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Wolf Pack have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 1-2.