Nevada needs to remain aggressive and drive the lane where it will either get to the free throw line or find minimal resistance in terms of shot blocking.Ģ. Additionally, Pepperdine doesn’t have much of a defensive presence in the post, tallying only 2.0 blocks per contest (309th nationally).
The Waves average just 14 free throws attempts per game while allowing 19.4. Nevada could have a similar advantage against Pepperdine, a team that has struggled on offense and failed to get to the line with regularity. The Huskies had lived at the line prior to that game but got to the charity stripe just 17 times to Nevada’s 33, with the Wolf Pack making a season-high 25 free throws to Washington’s season-low nine. Win the free throw battle: One of the biggest reasons Nevada beat Washington the last time out was the Wolf Pack’s plus-16 edge in points from the free throw line. Where: Lawlor Events Center (11,536 capacity)īetting line: Nevada by 14 total of 149 Three keys for Nevada to winġ.
This feature is presented in partnership with Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney. Nevada Sports Net’s Chris Murray breaks down the game with his three keys to victory and prediction.
The Nevada basketball team plays Pepperdine on Tuesday at Lawlor Events Center.
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