Sunday, February 28, 2016

Lawlor Events Center

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The Colorado State Rams travel to Lawlor Events Center to play the Nevada Wolf Pack on Sunday, February 28, 2016. The opening line for this game has Nevada as 5 point favorites and the over/under has been set at 138.

The Rams come into this game with an overall record of 15-13 and a road record of 3-6. They are 10-14 against the spread and their over/under record is 15-9. The Wolf Pack have an overall record of 17-10 and a home record of 10-2. They have an over/under record of 13-12 and they are 13-12 against the spread.

Gian Clavell comes into this contest averaging 20.8 points per game while playing 36.9 minutes per night so far this season for the Rams. He pulls down 6.9 rebounds per game and dishes out 3.1 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 45% while his free throw percentage is currently at 75%. Antwan Scott averages 15.9 points per game in 29.7 minutes per contest this season. He averages 2.1 assists per contest and 4.1 rebounds per game for Colorado State. His field goal percentage is 43% for the year while his free throw percentage is 79%.

Marqueze Coleman averages 17 points per game while playing 31.2 minutes per contest this year for the Wolf Pack. He grabs 4.6 rebounds per game and has 3.7 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 42% and his free throw percentage currently is at 76%. D.J. Fenner averages 13.1 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 32.4 minutes per contest. He also averages 4.8 rebounds per contest and 1.9 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 38% and his free throw percentage is 84%.

Colorado State averages 79.3 points per contest this season which ranks them 32nd in the nation. Their average scoring margin is 0.5 and their shooting percentage is 42% as a team which has them ranked 238th. Behind the arc they shoot 36% which is good for 112th in the country. They average 39.8 rebounds per game and 12.9 assists per game which ranks them 33rd and 190th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 59th with 11.4 per game. The Rams allow 78.8 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 311th in the nation. They also allow a 46% shooting percentage and a 36% average from behind the arc ranking them 276th and 260th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 35.1 rebounds a game which ranks 138th and they give up 14.2 assists per contest which puts them in 252nd place in the country. They force 10.5 turnovers per game which ranks them 331st in the Division 1.

Nevada averages 73.1 points per game this year which ranks them 160th in Division 1 college basketball. Their average scoring margin is 0.9 and their shooting percentage is 41% as a team which has them sitting in the 300th spot in the country. Behind the arc they shoot 28% which is good for 348th in the nation. They average 40.6 rebounds per game and 11.3 assists per contest which ranks them 20th and 298th respectively. In the turnover department the Wolf Pack rank 205th with 13 per game. The Wolf Pack allow 72.2 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 182nd in the country. They also allow a 40% shooting percentage and a 31% average from behind the arc ranking them 26th and 30th in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 39.5 rebounds a game which ranks 318th and they give up 13.3 assists per contest which puts them in 181st place in the nation. The Wolf Pack force 13.1 turnovers per game which ranks them 137th in college basketball.

The Rams average 76.2 points per game on the road this season and they have scored 70.3 ppg in their past 3 contests. They have an average scoring differential of -2.4 on the road and in their past 3 games their difference is -4.7 per contest. The Rams have an offensive rating of 111.9 and they assist on 50.5% of their shots. In terms of pace they average 69.2 possessions per 40 minutes and their effective field goal percentage is 51%. As a team they have a true shooting percentage of 55% and they shoot 3 pointers on 43% of their shots. Colorado State turns the ball over an average of 13.6 times per 100 possessions and they get a steal on 5.2% of their opponents possessions. Their total rebound percentage is 53.6% while their offensive rebound percentage is 33.5%. The Rams give up 78.6 points per game on the road this season and they have surrendered 75 points per contest in their last 3 games.

The Wolf Pack score 70.6 ppg at home and they have averaged 75 points per contest in their last 3 games.They have an average scoring differential of 0 in their past 3 contests and at home this season they have a difference of 3.9 points per game. The Wolf Pack have a rating on offense of 102.8 and 47.5% of their shots are assisted. They possess the ball 72.7 times per 40 minutes and their effective field goal percentage for the year is 47%. As an offensive unit they have a true shooting percentage of 52% and they attempt 3 pointers on 29% of their shots. Nevada turns it over an average of 15.4 times per 100 possessions and they steal the ball on 9.8% of their opponents possessions. Their total rebound percentage is 51.8% while their offensive rebound percentage for the season is 32.6%. The Wolf Pack give up 66.7 points per contest at home this year and they have given up 75 points per game in their past 3 contests.

Colorado State Rams Betting Trends

The Colorado State Rams are 10-14 against the spread

The Colorado State Rams are 15-9 against the over/under

Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Trends

The Nevada Wolf Pack are 13-12 against the spread

The Nevada Wolf Pack are 13-12 against the over/under

Colorado State Rams Injuries

12/19/15 G Gian Clavell Hand out for season
12/03/15 G Fred Richardson III Personal out for season

Nevada Wolf Pack Injuries

12/17/15 C AJ West Personal has left team
02/09/16 F Lucas Stivrins Hand out indefinitely

Guy's Pick: Take Colorado State

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