Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Lawlor Events Center

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The San Diego State Aztecs travel to Lawlor Events Center to play the Nevada Wolf Pack on Wednesday, January 4, 2017.

The Aztecs come into this game with an overall record of 8-5 and a road record of 0-3. They are 3-6 against the spread and their over/under record is 3-6. The Wolf Pack have an overall record of 12-3 and a home record of 6-0. They have an over/under record of 7-7 and they are 8-7 against the spread.

Jeremy Hemsley comes into this contest averaging 16.2 points per game while playing 30 minutes per night so far this season for the Aztecs. He pulls down 2.8 rebounds per game and dishes out 2.3 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 48% while his free throw percentage is currently at 65%. Trey Kell averages 13.8 points per game in 31.5 minutes per contest this season. He averages 3 assists per contest and 3.8 rebounds per game for San Diego State. His field goal percentage is 40% for the year while his free throw percentage is 83%.

Marcus Marshall averages 20.9 points per game while playing 34.7 minutes per contest this year for the Wolf Pack. He grabs 2.3 rebounds per game and has 3 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 43% and his free throw percentage currently is at 81%. Cameron Oliver averages 14.9 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 29.7 minutes per contest. He also averages 7.2 rebounds per contest and 2 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 46% and his free throw percentage is 63%.

San Diego State averages 69.4 points per contest this season which ranks them 241st in the nation. Their average scoring margin is 7.2 and their shooting percentage is 41% as a team which has them ranked 272nd. Behind the arc they shoot 33% which is good for 244th in the country. They average 36.2 rebounds per game and 10.9 assists per game which ranks them 159th and 304th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 54th with 11.8 per game. The Aztecs allow 62.2 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 22nd in the nation. They also allow a 40% shooting percentage and a 33% average from behind the arc ranking them 45th and 109th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 35.2 rebounds a game which ranks 143rd and they give up 10.7 assists per contest which puts them in 27th place in the country. They force 13.8 turnovers per game which ranks them 157th in Division 1.

Nevada averages 78.2 points per game this year which ranks them 65th in Division 1 college basketball. Their average scoring margin is 7.9 and their shooting percentage is 45% as a team which has them sitting in the 113th spot in the country. Behind the arc they shoot 40% which is good for 27th in the nation. They average 38.3 rebounds per game and 16 assists per contest which ranks them 81st and 50th respectively. In the turnover department the Wolf Pack rank 64th with 12 per game. The Wolf Pack allow 70.3 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 126th in the country. They also allow a 43% shooting percentage and a 28% average from behind the arc ranking them 142nd and 6th in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 36.1 rebounds a game which ranks 177th and they give up 13.3 assists per contest which puts them in 164th place in the nation. The Wolf Pack force 10.7 turnovers per game which ranks them 328th in college basketball.

The Aztecs average 66.6 points per game on the road this season and they have scored 68.7 ppg in their past 3 contests. They have an average scoring differential of 4.1 on the road and in their past 3 games their difference is 9 per contest. The Aztecs have an offensive rating of 103.2 and they assist on 47% of their shots. In terms of pace they average 68.2 possessions per 40 minutes and their effective field goal percentage is 49%. As a team they have a true shooting percentage of 53% and they shoot 3 pointers on 41% of their shots. San Diego State turns the ball over an average of 15.3 times per 100 possessions and they get a steal on 11.2% of their opponents possessions. Their total rebound percentage is 50.9% while their offensive rebound percentage is 29%. The Aztecs give up 62.4 points per game on the road this season and they have surrendered 59.7 points per contest in their last 3 games.

The Wolf Pack score 81 ppg at home and they have averaged 74.3 points per contest in their last 3 games.They have an average scoring differential of 8.3 in their past 3 contests and at home this season they have a difference of 16.2 points per game. The Wolf Pack have a rating on offense of 111.1 and 62.5% of their shots are assisted. They possess the ball 70.4 times per 40 minutes and their effective field goal percentage for the year is 53%. As an offensive unit they have a true shooting percentage of 57% and they attempt 3 pointers on 40% of their shots. Nevada turns it over an average of 14.9 times per 100 possessions and they steal the ball on 6.4% of their opponents possessions. Their total rebound percentage is 51.5% while their offensive rebound percentage for the season is 30.6%. The Wolf Pack give up 64.8 points per contest at home this year and they have given up 66 points per game in their past 3 contests.

San Diego State Aztecs Betting Trends

The San Diego State Aztecs are 3-6 against the spread

The San Diego State Aztecs are 3-6 against the over/under

Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Trends

The Nevada Wolf Pack are 8-7 against the spread

The Nevada Wolf Pack are 7-7 against the over/under

San Diego State Aztecs Injuries

11/08/16 G Ben Perez Back out indefinitely

Nevada Wolf Pack Injuries

11/28/16 F Elijah Foster Suspension out indefinitely
01/03/17 G Josh Hall Concussion "?" Wednesday vs. San Diego State

Tony's Pick: Take Nevada

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