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College Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction: Boise State Broncos vs. Nevada Wolfpack

January 12, 2024



The Boise State Broncos (11-4) take on the Nevada Wolf Pack (15-1) on Friday, January 12, at 10:30 PM ET at the Lawlor Events Center in Reno, Nevada. The Wolf Pack are slightly favored for success, with a point spread coming in at -6.5 (+100).



Boise State Broncos Betting Preview

The Broncos have won their previous three games and are 4-1 over their last five heading into this game. Their most recent success was a 65-58 showing over the 17th-ranked Colorado State Rams.



Tyson Degenhart leads the Broncos’ offense with 15.1 points per game. In addition, he makes 48.6 percent of his shots from the floor and 75.3 percent of his free throws.



The Broncos are averaging 75.3 points per game and are making 45.9 percent of their shots. They move the ball solidly each game to find open teammates, with 12.9 assists. This should likely improve if they can create space and work the ball around in the half court setting.



They are allowing opposing teams to average 65.3 points per game, which bodes well for their chances of winning with a solid margin. They also chip in 37.0 rebounds, 2.4 blocks, and 6.3 steals each time hey take the floor.



Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Preview

The Wolf Pack are currently on an eight-game win streak heading into this matchup. Their most recent success was a 67-54 outing against the Air Force Falcons.



Jarod Lucas has been great, leading the Wolf Pack at 17.6 points per game. He is also shooting 41.5 percent from the field and an impressive 93.3 percent from the foul line.



The Wolf Pack are averaging 78.4 points per game and are shooting 47.7 percent from the field. The ice the ball slightly better offensively than the Broncos at 14.1 assists each game. This might be the biggest difference in the game if they can find easier scoring opportunities.



They typically give up 63.3 points per game, showing they do well defensively. They also contribute 36.4 rebounds, 3.9 blocks, and 5.9 steals.



Odds, Series Trends and Free Pick

MyBookie has the odds for this matchup, moderately favoring the Nevada Wolf Pack to win. The point spread shows that the Boise State Broncos (+6.5, -120) are more likely to be within six points.



According to market insights, the Wolf Pack has a 70.4 percent chance at success. Playing at home and having a positive winning streak might do the trick against a hungry Broncos team looking to cause some more upsets along the way. Look for the Wolf Pack to win and cover the spread.

Final Pick: Nevada Wolf Pack -6.5 (+100)