Murray State vs Nevada Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Murray State vs Nevada

The Murray State Racers battle the Nevada Wolf Pack, with tip-off scheduled for 22:00 on Wednesday, March 18.

There are good reasons for anticipating that the Murray State and Nevada points tally will be lower than the line. If you agree with our prediction of Under 162.5, you will find -106 available.

Murray State Racers lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 92-79 at home to UIC Flames.

Nevada Wolf Pack were beaten last game and this was on the road. Utah State Aggies claimed a 79-66 win.

NCAAB Regular Season	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Nevada	22-12	2582	2434	148	17-3	5-9	1L
Murray State	20-12	2667	2558	109	14-4	6-8	2L

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Murray State vs Nevada Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Murray State vs Nevada betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, correct score selection and a bet builder tailored for the best value.

Game Prediction

We’re confident about the number of points to be scored when the teams take to the court in this college showdown. Therefore, the pick is Under 162.5 points which is available at -106.

The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com regularly track injury updates and pair that with current form. We also tap into a deep stats database to highlight the key numbers that help shape our basketball picks.

Key Murray State vs Nevada stats:

• The 162.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 Murray State games on the road.
• The 162.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Nevada games at home.
• The 162.5 line hasn’t been covered in 17 of the last 20 Nevada games at home.
• The 162.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Nevada games.

Under 162.5 Probability

The best betting apps make it a 51.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

Under 162.5 Points @ -106 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Murray State 71 - 84 Nevada

Rather than betting on Nevada to win, there’s the option to try your luck when it comes to the correct score lines. Take a chance on a 84-71 triumph in their favor.

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Murray State vs Nevada Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The sportsbooks have Nevada at -357 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 78% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. The market suggests that Murray State are least likely to win at +280.

The spread currently stands at 8.5 and the total points line is 162.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to bet Under 162.5, there are odds of -106.

The best betting sites offer stacks of team props and game lines when it comes to most college basketball contests. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Murray State

+280

Nevada

-357

Point Spread

Murray State +8.5

-102

Nevada -8.5

-120

Total Points

Under 162.5

-106

Over 162.5

-114

The gambling sites will have player props available for each game. Check out the various betting odds and take a view on whether a player’s Total Points, Three-Pointers, Blocks or Steals will hit over or under a certain line.

There are always opportunities to enjoy college basketball micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find player and team props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as if the next shot will be a Two or Three-Pointer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Murray State Stats

Nevada Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 160.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 162.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 162.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 162.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.80 pts and allowed 83.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 80.10 pts and allowed 82.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 146.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 141.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 162.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 162.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.50 pts and allowed 72.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 77.20 pts and allowed 64.60 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Regular Season Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Mountain West	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Utah State	29-5	2816	2382	434	19-0	10-5	4W
New Mexico	23-10	2658	2337	321	16-3	7-7	1L
San Diego State	22-11	2580	2342	238	16-3	6-8	1L
Boise State	21-11	2512	2351	161	13-7	8-4	1L
Nevada	22-12	2582	2434	148	17-3	5-9	1L
Colorado State	21-12	2510	2347	163	13-6	8-6	1L
Grand Canyon	20-12	2420	2197	223	14-7	6-5	1L
Wyoming	18-14	2467	2335	132	14-4	4-10	1L
UNLV	15-18	2610	2613	-3	10-7	5-11	1L
Fresno State	13-19	2331	2330	1	11-8	2-11	2L
San Jose State	9-24	2376	2591	-215	7-11	2-13	1L
Air Force	3-29	1969	2556	-587	3-16	0-13	25L

Missouri Valley	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Belmont	26-6	2684	2347	337	15-3	11-3	2L
Northern Iowa	23-12	2447	2144	303	13-5	10-7	5W
Bradley	21-12	2560	2422	138	17-4	4-8	1L
Illinois State	20-12	2404	2190	214	15-4	5-8	1L
Murray State	20-12	2667	2558	109	14-4	6-8	2L
UIC	19-15	2567	2379	188	11-7	8-8	1L
Valparaiso	17-15	2278	2300	-22	13-4	4-11	1L
Southern Illinois	16-16	2336	2226	110	8-8	8-8	1L
Drake	14-20	2552	2544	8	7-12	7-8	1L
Indiana State	11-21	2354	2383	-29	8-7	3-14	1L
Evansville	7-25	2143	2447	-304	5-12	2-13	2L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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