| MATCHUP | Nevada Wolf Pack | Fresno State Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 10-3 | 6-7 |
| Where | Save Mart Center, Fresno, CA | |
| When | Saturday, January 3, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | MWN | |
Fresno State Bulldogs Preview
Fresno State Bulldogs have a 6-7 record this season and are tied for 10th place in the Mountain West Conference. They have a 5-4 home record and are coming off a 72-63 home loss against Utah State. Their previous three games were an 84-72 away loss against UNLV, an 89-87 away loss against Cal State Northridge and an 82-58 home loss against Arkansas.
Offensively, Fresno State averages 75.1 points per game, while allowing 72.5 points per game defensively. The Bulldogs shoot with 45% from the field and grab 35.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14 assists per game. They average 2.1 blocks per game and 7.8 steals per game defensively.
Jake Heidbreder leads Fresno State in scoring, with an average of 18.5 points per game, while shooting with 45.3% from the field and 86.8% from the free throw line. Wilson Jacques is the team’s leading rebounder with 8 per game, while Zaon Collins adds a team-high 5 assists per game.
Nevada Wolf Pack Preview
Nevada Wolf Pack have a 10-3 record this season and are tied for 2nd place in the Mountain West Conference. They have a 2-1 away record and are coming off a 75-62 away win against Colorado State. Their previous three games were an 81-66 home win against Boise State, a 78-75 home win against Duquesne and a 78-64 away win against Washington State.
Offensively, Nevada averages 77.5 points per game, while allowing 71.5 points per game defensively. The Wolf Pack shoot with 43% from the field and grab 36.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.2 assists per game. They average 4.2 blocks per game and 6.9 steals per game defensively.
Tayshawn Comer leads Nevada in scoring, with an average of 15 points per game, while shooting with 41.9% from the field and 77.8% from the free throw line. Elijah Price is the team’s leading rebounder with 8.2 per game, while Tayshawn Comer also leads the team with 3.5 assists per game.
Nevada Wolf Pack @ Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Trends: January 3, 2026
Why the Fresno State Bulldogs will win
- Fresno State has won four of its last five home games following a home loss.
- Nevada has lost the first half in each of its last five Saturday road games against Conference opponents.
Why the Nevada Wolf Pack will win
- Fresno State has lost each of its last 12 day games against Conference opponents.
- Nevada has won 16 of its last 17 games against Fresno State.
- Fresno State has lost the first half in nine of its last 10 home day games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Nevada’s last 11 Saturday games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
- Each of Fresno State’s last six home games against Nevada have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
Nevada vs Fresno State Prediction
In this Nevada vs Fresno State Prediction, Nevada is coming as -7 road favorites. Nevada has been the better team this season, as they have a better overall record and have been above average on the road. They have been red-hot lately with six consecutive wins and are 4-1-1 against the spread in their last 6 and are better both offensively and defensively than Fresno, so I like them as road favorites in this spot. Take Nevada and lay the points.