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 in this NIT First round game at Lawlor Events Center in Reno, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 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.

The Murray State Racers (20-12, 3rd in MVC) lost when they last took to the court. The Racers were turned over 92-79 at home to the UIC Flames.

The Nevada Wolf Pack (22-12, 5th in Mountain West) were beaten last game and this was on the road. The Utah State Aggies claimed a 79-66 win.

NCAAB Regular Season	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Nevada	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Murray State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-

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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 the Wolf Pack 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 -417 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 81% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. The market suggests that Murray State are least likely to win at +315.

The spread currently stands at 8.5 and the total points line is 159.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to bet Under 159.5, there are odds of -105.

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

+315

Nevada

-417

Point Spread

Murray State +8.5

-105

Nevada -8.5

-115

Total Points

Under 159.5

-105

Over 159.5

-115

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.

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Murray State Stats

Nevada Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games

Point Spread

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

Point Spread

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

Total Points

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

Total Points

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

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Mountain West	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Air Force	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
UC Davis	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Grand Canyon	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Hawaii	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Nevada	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
New Mexico	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
San Jose State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
UNLV	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
UTEP	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Wyoming	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-

Missouri Valley	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Belmont	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Bradley	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Drake	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Evansville	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Illinois State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Indiana State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Murray State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Northern Iowa	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Southern Illinois	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
UIC	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-

• 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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