San Diego State vs. Nevada betting: College basketball preview for Feb. 14

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The San Diego State Aztecs (17-6, 11-2 MWC) are 8.5-point favorites as they look to extend a nine-game home winning streak when they square off against the Nevada Wolf Pack (17-7, 9-4 MWC) on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Viejas Arena. The matchup airs at 10 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network. The matchup has an over/under of 139.5.

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San Diego State vs. Nevada betting lines

  • San Diego State moneyline odds to win: -412
  • Nevada moneyline odds to win: +316
  • Spread: San Diego State (-8.5)
  • Total: 139.5

San Diego State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Against the spread, San Diego State has fared worse when playing at home, covering five times in 11 home games, and six times in seven road games.
  • In home games, the Aztecs exceed the total 45.5% of the time (five of 11 games). They’ve hit the over in 42.9% of away games (three of seven contests).
  • At home, San Diego State has won more consistently as a moneyline favorite, producing a record of 10-1 (.909). In road games, it is 5-1 (.833) as a moneyline favorite.

Recent trends

  • In their last 10 games, the Aztecs have been scoring 75.1 points per game, an average that’s slightly lower than the 80.2 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 season.
  • San Diego State’s defense has been tougher as of late, as the team has given up 63.5 points per game over its last 10 compared to the 69.9 points per game its opponents are averaging on the season.
  • The Aztecs’ last 10 contests have seen them make 5.6 three-pointers per game while shooting 30.6% from deep. Both numbers are down compared to their 2025-26 averages of 6.9 makes and 36.2%.

San Diego State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 12-10-0 (Home: 5-6-0; Away: 6-1-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 8.5+: 7-4-0 (As Favorite: 9-7-0; As Underdog: 3-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 10-12-0 (Home: 5-6-0; Away: 3-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 15-2 (Home: 10-1; Away: 5-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
48.4 (35th in nation) 39.4 (14th) 33.2 (122nd) 30.2 (133rd) 15.8 (73rd) 11.9 (261st)

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Nevada statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Nevada has been better against the spread away (5-3-0) than at home (8-6-0) this year.
  • Looking at the over/under, Wolf Pack games have finished over eight of 14 times at home (57.1%), and four of eight on the road (50%).
  • In 2025-26 when moneyline underdogs, the Wolf Pack have a better winning percentage at home (.500, 1-1 record) than on the road (.200, 1-4).

Recent trends

  • Over their last 10 games, the Wolf Pack are putting up 77.4 points per contest, 0.4 more than their season average (77.0).
  • Nevada has performed worse defensively in its last 10 games, allowing 71.3 points per contest, 0.1 more points than its season average of 71.2.
  • In their last 10 games, the Wolf Pack are making 8.2 three-pointers per game, 1.0 more than their season average (7.2). They also sport a better three-point percentage over their past 10 games (41.4%) compared to their season average (38.7%).

Nevada betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 14-10-0 (Home: 8-6-0; Away: 5-3-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 8.5+: 2-0-0 (As Favorite: 8-8-0; As Underdog: 6-2-0)
  • O-U-P: 14-10-0 (Home: 8-6-0; Away: 4-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 14-1 (Home: 11-1; Away: 3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-6 (Home: 1-1; Away: 1-4)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.0 (254th in nation) 43.2 (122nd) 32.3 (173rd) 30.2 (133rd) 14.5 (142nd) 8.8 (eighth)
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