NEWSLETTER
The San Jose State Spartans (19-12, 10-8 MWC) hope to extend a three-game win streak when they visit the Nevada Wolf Pack (22-9, 12-6 MWC) on March 9, 2023 at Thomas & Mack Center. The contest airs on CBS Sports.
In its previous game, Nevada fell to UNLV on Saturday, 69-67 in OT. Its high scorer was Jarod Lucas with 23 points. San Jose State won its previous game against Air Force, 63-61, on Saturday. Omari Moore led the way with 33 points, plus three boards and three assists.
When is Nevada vs. San Jose State and when does it start?
This matchup between the Wolf Pack and Spartans will take place on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Expect to see the opening tip at 5:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch Nevada vs. San Jose State
The Wolf Pack and Spartans will hit the hardwood at Thomas & Mack Center for this matchup on March 9, and if you’d like to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on CBS Sports.
Nevada Wolf Pack vs. San Jose State Spartans Game Preview
Nevada Stats, Odds & Insights
Nevada averages 72.5 points per game (163rd in college basketball) while giving up 66.4 per outing (72nd in college basketball). It has a +188 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 6.1 points per game.
The 72.5 points the Wolf Pack average are 6.1 more than the Spartans allow.
Nevada connects on 7.0 three-pointers per game (231st in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.6. It shoots 34.8% from deep while its opponents hit 32.8% from long range.
Offensively, the Wolf Pack have performed better in home games this year, scoring 76.9 points per game, compared to 66.8 per game on the road.
Nevada has been racking up 69.3 points per game in its last 10 times on the court, an average that’s slightly lower than the 72.5 it has scored over the course of the 2022-23 campaign.
San Jose State Stats, Odds & Insights
San Jose State is outscoring opponents by 1.3 points per game, with a +40 scoring differential overall. It puts up 67.7 points per game (282nd in college basketball) and allows 66.4 per outing (72nd in college basketball).
The Spartans’ 67.7 points per game are just 1.3 more than the Wolf Pack give up.
San Jose State makes 7.7 three-pointers per game (148th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 7.0 on average.
In 2022-23 the Spartans are averaging 5.0 more points per game at home (70.1) than away (65.1).
San Jose State is putting up 66.0 points per contest in its previous 10 games, which is 1.7 fewer points than its average for the season (67.7).
Wolf Pack Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarod Lucas | 31 | 16.9 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| Kenan Blackshear | 31 | 14.4 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Will Baker | 30 | 13.9 | 5.1 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| K.J. Hymes | 4 | 9.0 | 4.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 3.0 | 0.5 |
| Darrion Williams | 31 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 1.0 |
Spartans Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omari Moore | 31 | 17.5 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1.9 |
| Alvaro Cardenas Torre | 31 | 9.9 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.6 |
| Sage Tolbert | 31 | 7.9 | 7.3 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Robert Vaihola | 31 | 7.5 | 6.3 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Ibrahima Diallo | 31 | 6.5 | 6.3 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 0.0 |
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