San José State vs Nevada Prediction 1/20/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a San José State vs Nevada Prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 20th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Nevada Wolf Pack Preview

Nevada Wolf Pack have a 13-5 record this season and are tied in the 4th place of the Mountain West. They have a 8-2 home record and are coming off a 81-66 away win against Air Force. Their previous three games were a 71-62 away loss against Utah State, a 92-83 home win against Wyoming and a 73-68 home loss against San Diego State.

Offensively, Nevada averages 76.4 points per game, while allowing 71.6 points per game defensively. The Wolf Pack shoot with 44% from the field and grab 35.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.3 assists per game. They average 4 blocks per game and 6.8 steals per game defensively.

Corey Camper Jr. leads Nevada in scoring, with an average of 16.1 points per game, while shooting with 46.6% from the field and 80.7% from the free throw line. Elijah Price is the team’s leading rebounder with 8.7 per game. Tayshawn Comer leads the team in assists with 3.8 per game.

San José State Spartans Preview

San José State Spartans have a 6-12 record this season and are in the 11th place of the Mountain West. They have a 0-6 road record and are coming off a 76-62 home loss against UNLV. Their previous three games were a 70-62 home win against Air Force, a 76-58 away loss against Grand Canyon and a 70-55 home loss against Fresno State.

Offensively, San José State averages 71.6 points per game, while allowing 75.6 points per game defensively. The Spartans shoot with 44% from the field and grab 31.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 10.6 assists per game. They average 2.1 blocks per game and 6.3 steals per game defensively.

Colby Garland leads San José State in scoring, with an average of 18.9 points per game, while shooting with 49.8% from the field and 86.8% from the free throw line, and leads the team in assists with 4 per game. Melvin Bell Jr. is the team’s leading rebounder with 4.1 per game.

San Jose State Spartans @ Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Trends: January 20, 2026

Why the Nevada Wolf Pack will win

• San Jose State has lost each of its last nine games at Lawlor Events Center.
• Nevada has won 12 of its last 13 night games against San Jose State.
• San Jose State has lost the first half in seven of its last eight night games against Conference opponents.

San José State vs Nevada Prediction

In this San José State vs Nevada Prediction, Nevada is coming as -15.5 home favorites. Nevada has been the better team this season and have been very strong at home, while San Jose State has been winless on the road and have been struggling lately, with a 1-7 record in their last 8 games and 3-6 against the spread in their last 9. On the flip side, Nevada is 8-2 in its last 10 games and 6-4 against the spread and have been better both on the offensive and the defensive end, so I expect them to take care of business at home in this matchup. Take Nevada and lay the points.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Nevada Wolf Pack -15.5