Utah State vs Nevada Picks and Predictions for Saturday, February 21, 2026
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Utah State vs Nevada Information
The Utah State Aggies will be on the road Saturday night with a 10:00 PM matchup in Reno, NV against the Nevada Wolf Pack. Utah State is having a terrific season with 23 wins and 3 losses, coming into this matchup riding a long winning streak after a 19-point home victory over Boise State. The Nevada Wolfpack go back home Saturday with 17 wins and 9 losses after losing 3 of the last five, including two in a row, after a 16-point road loss last time out. Stay in the news with our College Basketball Picks
Utah State Preview
Offensively, Utah State has been terrific this season, averaging 84.3 points on 51% shooting from the floor. Defensively, the Aggies defense has been just as stout as the offense, holding opponents to 68.6 points per game this season through 26 games played. Ā MJ Collins Jr. leads the Utah State offense this season, averaging 18.3 points per game. Big man Mason Falslev is second on the team, leading 16.3 points per game this season. Drake Allen averaged 6.6 points and leads the team, dishing out 4.8 assists per game.
Nevada Preview
Offensively, Nevada has been mediocre this season, averaging 76 points on 43% shooting from the floor, but the Wolfpack have averaged only 64 points per game during their two-game losing streak. Defensively, Nevada has held their own, allowing 71.8 points per game this season, but has given up an average of 79 points per game over its last two losses. Corey Camper Jr. leads the Nevada offense this season with 17.6 points per game. Elijah Price is 2nd on the roster with 12.9 points to go along with the team-leading 8.8 rebounds. Tayshaun Comer averaged 12.5 points and leads the team, dishing out 3.7 assists per game this season.
Utah State vs Nevada Prediction
Utah State is the much better team in this matchup, which will show from the opening minutes on Saturday. Look for the Aggies to jump out early against a struggling Nevada team in this matchup. Take Utah State to set the tone as they control this game from the opening minutes. Take Utah State to continue their winning ways Saturday night as they get an easy road win and cover in Nevada. Final Score Prediction, Utah State Aggies win and cover 86-75.
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