Nevada vs. Sam Houston betting: College basketball preview for November 4

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The Nevada Wolf Pack (0-0) are favored by 8.5 points against the Sam Houston Bearkats (0-0) on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET. The matchup airs on MW Network. The matchup has an over/under of 143 points.

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Nevada Cover -8.5 vs Sam Houston -112

Bet $20, Payout $37.86

Nevada vs. Sam Houston betting lines

  • Nevada moneyline odds to win: -417
  • Sam Houston moneyline odds to win: +319
  • Spread: Nevada (-8.5)
  • Total: 143

Nevada statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • At home last season, Nevada had a worse record against the spread (10-7-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (8-3-0).
  • The Wolf Pack hit the over on the total in nine of 17 home games (52.9%) last year, compared to five of 11 road games (45.5%).
  • When playing at home last season, Nevada won more consistently as a moneyline favorite, posting a record of 14-2 (.875). When playing on the road, it was 3-1 (.750) as a moneyline favorite.

Last season stats

  • Offensively, the Wolf Pack were the 102nd-ranked squad in the nation (75.9 points per game) last year. Defensively, they were 46th (66.9 points allowed per game).
  • Last season, Nevada was 202nd in the country in rebounds (31.6 per game) and 63rd in rebounds allowed (29.7).
  • Last season the Wolf Pack were ranked 65th in the country in assists with 15.0 per game.

Nevada betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 21-13-0 (Home: 10-7-0; Away: 8-3-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 8.5+: 9-5-0 (As Favorite: 15-11-0; As Underdog: 6-2-0)
  • O-U-P: 16-18-0 (Home: 9-8-0; Away: 5-6-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 19-6 (Home: 14-2; Away: 3-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 5-2)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.4 (40th in nation) 41.8 (55th) 31.6 (202nd) 29.7 (63rd) 15.0 (65th) 9.6 (42nd)

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Sam Houston statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • In 2023-24 against the spread, Sam Houston had a better winning percentage at home (.667, 8-4-0 record) than away (.500, 8-7-1).
  • In terms of the over/under, Bearkats games finished over seven of 12 times at home (58.3%) last year, and nine of 16 away (56.2%).
  • As moneyline underdogs last season, the Bearkats won a higher percentage of games at home (2-0) than away (3-8).

Last season stats

  • Offensively, the Bearkats scored 72.2 points per game (218th-ranked in college basketball) last season. They ceded 69.2 points per contest on defense (94th-ranked).
  • Last season Sam Houston grabbed 34.3 boards per game (67th-ranked in college basketball) and gave up 30.7 rebounds per contest (129th-ranked).
  • The Bearkats put up 12.9 dimes per game, which ranked them 190th in college basketball.

Sam Houston betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 18-12-1 (Home: 8-4-0; Away: 8-7-1)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 8.5+: 3-2-0 (As Favorite: 11-6-1; As Underdog: 7-6-0)
  • O-U-P: 17-14-0 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 9-7-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 14-4 (Home: 8-2; Away: 4-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-8 (Home: 2-0; Away: 3-8)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
42.5 (287th in nation) 42.6 (103rd) 34.3 (67th) 30.7 (129th) 12.9 (190th) 12.7 (314th)
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