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College Basketball Betting Picks and Predictions: Nevada Wolfpack vs. Pacific Tigers

November 15, 2023



The Pacific Tigers (1-1) and Nevada Wolfpack (2-0) square off on Wednesday, November 15 at 10:00 PM ET in Reno for this betting opportunity. The Wolfpack are favored with a -12.5 (-110) spread.


  • Date: November 15, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET

  • Location: Lawlor Events Center in Reno, Nevada

  • Coverage: ESPN+

Pacific Tigers Betting Preview

The Tigers just recorded their first win on the season, which was a 87-79 outing over the California Golden Bears. This was the end of an 11-game losing streak against the Golden Bears, as Donovan Williams (18.5 PPG) dropped 23 points to push them along to victory.

They finished a bit below .500 last year with a 15-18 record (7-9 in WCC). They have a similar start and stays that are comparable to last season, which might not bode well for their success.

So far, they are averaging 72.0 points per game and rank 242nd in the nation. Their offense ranks 305th in an efficiency rating of 94.7. This shows that they are a little sloppy and do not have as many scoring opportunities.

The Tigers give up 71.5 points a game and rank 210th, which is not a lot of breathing room. They also rank 146th in their defensive efficiency with a rating of 94.1.

Nevada Wolfpack Betting Preview

The Wolfpack are coming off of an 83-76 victory over the Washington Huskies. Kenan Blackshear (22.5 PPG) was a huge compliment to their success, as he delivered 31 points that night.

They went 22-11 last year and 12-6 in the MWC, while finishing fourth overall in the conference. They already had similarities in their stats compared to last season, so this should help paint a good picture.

They average 80.0 points per game (141st) and have an efficiency on offense with a rating of 112.7 (130th). This is a solid attempt and it has room for improvement.

The Wolfpack are allowing 69.5 points per game (176th) and have an efficiency on defense at a rate of 97.9 (186th). This is slightly more appealing than their offense, which could be the difference in the game.

Odds, Series Trends and Free Pick

MyBookie has the odds for this battle, with the Nevada Wolfpack as moderate favorites to win. Looking at market analysis, the Wolfpack have a 93.0 percent chance at winning.

The Tigers finally had an outburst on offense when they played the Golden Bears, but they nearly gave up 80 points as a result. They cannot allow the Wolfpack to have that ability to reach that, especially with Blackshear having two big games to start the year. Look for the Wolfpack to win and potentially cover the spread.

Spooky Express Pick: Nevada Wolfpack -12.5 (-110)