Nevada Wolf Pack vs Texas Southern Tigers Matchup

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

Texas Southern vs Nevada Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tigers and Wolf Pack. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on MWN, and it's hosted by the Wolf Pack at Lawlor Events Center in Reno, NV. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 140.5 points, and Nevada is favored by -22.5 against Texas Southern in a non-conference matchup.

Texas Southern vs. Nevada Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Texas Southern Tigers at Nevada Wolf Pack
Where: Reno at Lawlor Events Center
Date: Saturday, December 14th
Betting Odds NEVADA -22.5, TXS +1620 | NEVADA -9600 O/U 140.5

Tigers Preview: Taking a Look at the Tigers Chances on the Road

Texas Southern Tigers Recent Game/Games

Texas Southern fell to 0-7 on the season after an 87-71 road loss to Sam Houston on Saturday. The Tigers, who were +11 underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 158 exceeded the O/U line of 147.5.

Despite leading 36-32 at halftime, Texas Southern struggled in the 2nd half, scoring 35 points while allowing 55 to Sam Houston.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Texas Southern put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.4%. They hit 50% of their two-point attempts (20/40) and 31.8% from beyond the arc (7/22), while connecting on 66.7% of their free throws (10/15). The Tigers also grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists.

Lamar Wilkerson led the way with 26 points, hitting 8 of 13 threes at a 61.5% clip. Cameron Huefner added 22 points, shooting 3 of 9 from deep, and Kavion McClain contributed 19 points and 5 assists, making 3 of 8 from three-point range.

Tigers Team Defense

Texas Southern's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed 29 made field goals, including 14 threes, as the opposing team shot 45% from beyond the arc.

Inside the arc, the Tigers gave up 15 two-point baskets on 30 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 15. Texas Southern allowed 19 offensive rebounds.

Wolf Pack Preview: Will Nevada Find a Way to Win at Home?

Nevada Wolf Pack Recent Game/Games

Nevada improved to 7-3 on the season with a 77-63 win over South Dakota State on Wednesday. The Wolf Pack, who were -11.5 favorites, covered the spread. The game’s total points of 140 fell just under the 142.5 O/U line.

After trailing 37-30 at halftime, Nevada turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Jackrabbits 47-26 to secure the win.

Wolf Pack Offense Breakdown

Nevada's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 77 points with a 55.6% shooting percentage from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%, thanks in part to their 81% shooting on two-point attempts (17/21). From beyond the arc, they hit 13 of 33 threes, shooting 39.4%.

The Wolf Pack dished out 22 assists, with Nick Davidson and Tré Coleman each contributing 6. Davidson also added 16 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 71.4% from the field and 66.7% from three. Joe Sayler added 15 points, hitting 4 of 12 threes, while Tyler Rolison contributed 14 points on 66.7% shooting.

Wolf Pack Team Defense

Nevada's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 63 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 55% from the field. The Wolf Pack had a particularly tough time defending inside, where they allowed 81% shooting on two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, Nevada's opponents hit 13 of 33 three-point attempts, good for 39%. The Wolf Pack also sent the other team to the free-throw line just 5 times, where they made 4 free throws. Nevada limited the damage on the boards, giving up only 4 offensive rebounds.

Tigers vs Wolf Pack Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Tigers last five road games, the team averaged 69 points per game while allowing 91. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 0-5, while going 0-5 straight-up.
In their last five home games, Nevada has averaged 72 points per game while allowing 66. The team's record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Tigers have a straight up record of 0-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 0-3.
The Wolf Pack have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 3-2 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.