The Nevada Wolf Pack will face the Air Force Falcons in the Mountain West Conference (MWC) Tournament on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. EDT in Las Vegas.
A Significant Matchup
Nevada enters the tournament with an overall record of 20-11, having achieved a 12-8 record within MWC play and an 8-3 record in non-conference games. The Wolf Pack currently rank third in the MWC, averaging 9.7 offensive rebounds per game, with Elijah Price leading the team at 2.5 offensive rebounds per game.
Air Force, with a record of 3-28, has struggled in MWC play, posting a 0-20 record. They have a 2-24 record against teams with winning records.
Statistical Advantages
Nevada is shooting 43.8% from the field this season, while Air Force allows opponents to shoot 49.2%. Conversely, Air Force averages 6.7 made 3-pointers per game, while Nevada allows opponents to craft 8.3.
Corey Camper Jr. Leads Nevada in scoring, averaging 17.1 points per game, alongside 4.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists. Elijah Price has also been a key performer for the Wolf Pack, averaging 15.4 points and 8.2 rebounds over the last 10 games.
For Air Force, Eli Robinson averages 7.8 points and 5.2 rebounds, while Lucas Hobin averages 2.5 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
Recent Performance
Over their last 10 games, Nevada has a 5-5 record, averaging 75.0 points, 30.8 rebounds, 13.8 assists, 6.0 steals, and 3.2 blocks per game. Air Force has gone 0-10 in their last 10 games, averaging 63.6 points, 25.2 rebounds, 13.5 assists, 4.9 steals, and 1.6 blocks per game.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the betting line for the game?
The BETMGM SPORTSBOOK line is Wolf Pack -20.5; over/under is 140.5.
Who led the scoring in the last matchup between these teams?
Corey Camper Jr. Led Nevada with 18 points, and Kam Sanders led Air Force with 14 points in the March 8 game.
What is Nevada’s record in non-conference play?
Nevada’s record in non-conference play is 8-3.
As Nevada and Air Force prepare to face off, what impact will recent performance have on the outcome of this MWC Tournament game?
