Washington State Cougars vs. Nevada Wolf Pack 12/2/24 – The Washington State Cougars (6-2) are set to face the Nevada Wolf Pack (6-1) in a highly anticipated NCAA Men’s Basketball clash. The game starts at 10:00 PM ET at the Lawlor Events Center on Monday. Both teams entering the game have a great record, which showcases how fierce the contest will be. This game will be an interesting showdown for both teams, as they will be trying to make an early statement in the season.
Washington State Cougars vs. Nevada Wolf Pack 12/2/24
| When: | Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Lawlor Events Center |
| TV: | TBA |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Cougars | +8.5 (-110) | 146 over (-110) | +400 |  |
| Wolf Pack | -8.5 (-110) | 146 under (-110) | -550 | |
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The spread was established by the bookmakers at -8.5 in favor of Nevada, and given their performance to this point, it seems reasonable. The records of Washington State are good, yet the odds portray a tough contest for them given their past against Mountain West teams, having won only 1 of their last 7 covers of the spread. With the trends in view, the under 146 total points might be a good option as neither team appears to be too high scoring at the moment.
Nate Calmese (Guard) vs. Nick Davidson (Forward)
Guard Nate Calmese from the Washington State basketball team has significantly emerged this season, and recorded 17.5 points per game, along with astounding figures in assists and steals. Because of his rapid and powerful decision to intercept the ball, he is an efficacious defensive player, but his average turnover of 3.8 per game may be a liability against a more disciplined Nevada defense.
Nevada’s forward Nick Davidson got his game going through the nets, averaging 17 points and 7.1 rebounds per game on an impressive shooting percentage. What can be further problematic for the Cougars’ defense is that Davidson shoots with an impressive 61.1 % accuracy from three-point territory. Davidson is equally capable of playing both inside the post and on the perimeter, which makes him a dangerous player that Washington State needs to neutralize.
The final result could depend on the duel of some key players. Nate Calmese’s rapidity juxtaposed with his offensive skills against the scoring and rebounding ability of Armstrong Davidson is one of the characteristics that will be crucial. If Davidson’s three-point shots are contested smartly, Calmese’s high turnovers will not make much of a difference in the game and it could very well go in favor of the Cougars. On the other hand, Davidson’s strength at exploiting defensive seams can put in a greater lead for Nevadaagles.
Offensive Firepower: Cougars’ Scoring Analysis
Washington State has a formidable offensive prowess scoring 83.8 points per game with favorable shooting performances as a team. Specifically, the ability to shoot 9.6 three-pointers at a rate of 34.4% will be essential for this team. On the other hand, the team loses the ball rather often (15 times each match), which may prove disadvantageous against Nevada which is very good at defense and punishing mistakes.
Defensive Dominance: Wolf Pack’s Strategic Edge
Nevada has been successful thanks to its defensive play, especially now that the team has a 5-0 ATS at home. Not only does the team succeed in restricting the opponents thanks to the effective tight defense, but they are also able to use offensive possessions efficiently, as they have been able to evidence a field goal percentage (52.6%). With the combination of tight defense and efficient offense, the team is tough to beat at the Lawlor Events Center.
Trends
Washington State Cougars Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington State’s last 5 games.
Washington State are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games.
Washington State are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road.
Washington State are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Mountain West conference.
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Washington State’s last 20 games played in December.
Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Trends
Nevada are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Nevada’s last 6 games.
Nevada are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games.
Nevada are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games at home.
Nevada are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the West Coast conference.
Washington State Cougars vs. Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Prediction
Taking into consideration the present shape and past records, the odds seem to favor Nevada considering also the fact that they will be playing at home and they have a strong defensive setup. Nonetheless, Washington State’s ability to hit 3-pointers may help them keep this game within the spread.
The impact of NCAA basketball rankings on the upcoming March Madness betting could become significant as teams like Nevada solidify their reputations as tough competitors. For this game, taking Nevada to cover and opting for the under seems prudent, given the defensive capabilities of both teams.
Score Prediction: Nevada 72, Washington State 61
