Washington State vs Nevada Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/2/24

The Washington State Cougars are visiting the Nevada Wolf Pack on Monday, December 2nd 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 Washington State Cougars vs Nevada Wolf Pack Prediction.

Nevada Wolf Pack Preview

The Nevada Wolf Pack have a 6-1 record this season and are coming off a 90-78 win over Oklahoma State. The Wolf Pack are 6-1 against the spread, and 3-4 in over/under, while having a 4-0 home record.

Offensively, Nevada is averaging 78.9 points per game, which ranks 126th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 65.3 points per game (64th). The Wolf Pack shoot 52.6% from the field, which is the third-best in the nation, and 46.6% from beyond the arc, which is also the second-best. The Wolf Pack shoot 66.5% from the free throw line (296th) and are grabbing 34.9 rebounds per game (264th).

Nick Davidson leads Nevada scoring this season, with an average of 17 points and a team-high 7.1 rebounds, while Kobe Sanders adds 16.7 points and 3.3 rebounds. 

Washington State Cougars Preview

The Washington State Cougars have a 6-2 record this season and are coming off a 60-77 loss by SMU. The Cougars are 4-4 against the spread and 4-4 in over/under while playing their first road game of the season. 

Offensively, Washington State is averaging 83.8 points per game, which ranks 51st in the nation. Defensively, they allow 76.1 points per game (279th). The Cougars shoot 48% from the field (69th) and  34.4% from beyond the arc (161st). The Cougars shoot 72% from the free-throw line (157th) and are grabbing 38.9 rebounds per game (103rd).

Cedric Coward leads Washington State in scoring with an average of 17.7 points and a team-high 7 rebounds and 3.9 assists, while Nate Calmese adds 17.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.9 assists.

Why the Nevada Wolf Pack will win

• Nevada has won each of its last 18 games against non-conference opponents at Lawlor Events Center.
• Nevada has won the first half in each of its last 12 games against non-conference opponents at Lawlor Events Center.

Why the Washington State Cougars will win

• Washington State has won each of its last 10 Monday games against non-conference opponents.
• Washington State has won the first half in each of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Washington State Cougars vs Nevada Wolf Pack Prediction

In this Washington State Cougars vs Nevada Wolf Pack Prediction, Nevada is coming as a -8.5 home favorite. Washington State is better offensively, scoring 4.9 points more than Nevada, while Nevada is better defensively, allowing 10.8 points less. Nevada is the second-best team in the whole nation both in field goal percentage and in 3-point percentage, while Washington State is top-70 in field goal percentage. Nevada is winning by an average of 13.6 points per game this season and they have been perfect at home this season, so they are rightfully favored in this spot. Take the Nevada Wolf Pack and lay the points at home.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Nevada Wolf Pack -8.5