Texas Southern vs Nevada Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/14/24

The Texas Southern Tigers are visiting the Nevada Wolf Pack on Saturday, December 14th at the Lawlor Events Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Texas Southern Tigers vs Nevada Wolf Pack Prediction.

Nevada Wolf Pack Preview

The Nevada Wolf Pack have a 7-3 record this season and are coming off a 77-63 win over South Dakota State. The Wolf Pack are 7-3 against the spread, and 3-7 in over/under, while they have a 5-1 home record. 

Offensively, Nevada is averaging 75 points per game, which ranks 204th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 65.6 points per game (55th). The Wolf Pack shoot 49.4% from the field (28th) and 40.3% from beyond the arc, which is the 13th-best in the nation. The Wolf Pack shoot 68.4% from the free-throw line (260th) and are grabbing 34.5 rebounds per game (268th).

Kobe Sanders leads Nevada in scoring, with an average of 15.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, and a team-high 4.3 assists, while Nick Davidson adds 14.6 points and a team-high 6.8 rebounds. Nevada will face Colorado State following this one.

Texas Southern Tigers Preview

The Texas Southern Tigers have a 2-7 record this season and are coming off a 71-87 loss in Sam Houston. The Tigers are 1-6 against the spread, and 4-3 in over/under, while having a 0-6 road record.

Offensively, Texas Southern is averaging 72.8 points per game, which ranks 247th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 82.7 points per game (355th). The Tigers shoot 42.5% from the field (284th) and 33.5% from beyond the arc (195th). The Tigers shoot 73.5% from the free-throw line (123rd) and are grabbing 36.1 rebounds per game (207th).

Kavion McClain leads Texas Southern in scoring this season, with 14.4 points and a team-high 5.2 assists, while Kenny Hunter adds 9.9 points and a team-high 6.2 rebounds. Texas Southern will meet Boise State after this game.

Why the Nevada Wolf Pack will win

• Texas Southern has lost each of its last 21 night games against non-conference opponents.
• Nevada has won 19 of its last 20 games against non-conference opponents at Lawlor Events Center.
• Nevada has won the first half in 12 of its last 14 games against non-conference opponents at Lawlor Events Center.

Why the Texas Southern Tigers will win

• Nevada has lost the first half in each of its last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Texas Southern’s last eight night games against non-conference opponents has produced a total of 143+ points.
• Each of Nevada’s last four night games against non-conference opponents has produced a total of 140 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Nevada ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (4.7).
• Nevada ranks T13th among Division 1 teams for a three-point percentage this season (40.3%).
• Texas Southern ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (11.2).
• Texas Southern ranks T358th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (5.0).

Texas Southern Tigers vs Nevada Wolf Pack Prediction

In their only previous meeting back in 2019, Nevada won 91-73 at home. In this Texas Southern Tigers vs Nevada Wolf Pack Prediction, Nevada is coming as a -23.5 home favorites. Nevada is better both offensively, scoring 2.2 points more than Texas Southern, and defensively, allowing 17.1 points less. Nevada is winning by an average of almost 10 points per game, while Texas Southern is losing by an average of almost 10 points. The Wolf Pack also boast elite shooting percentages, ranking in the top 30 of the nation both in field goal percentage and in 3-point percentage. The value here lies with the home team, so take the Nevada Wolf Pack to win and cover easily in this one.