Utah State Aggies vs. Nevada Wolf Pack Picks and Prediction for Saturday, February 21st, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Utah State Aggies (23-3, 12-13 ATS, 14-11 O/U) take on the Nevada Wolf Pack (17-9, 14-12 ATS, 15-11 O/U) in an MWC clash on Saturday evening, and we have you covered with the prediction. The Aggies posted a win against Boise State on Wednesday. The Wolf Pack were hit with a defeat against San Jose State in their previous action. Utah State recorded a home win against Nevada in the meeting last month.
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Utah State Remains Atop MWC Standings
The Utah State Aggies are targeting a ninth straight win on Saturday. Utah State is atop the MWC standings with a 13-2 record, one game ahead of San Diego State as we enter the last few weeks. The Aggies first defeat of the season was back in December against South Florida. Utah State was 6-0 after six conference games, including a win against San Jose State.
The Aggies two conference defeats were against Grand Canyon and UNLV last month. The squad has not lost a game this month, led by its potent scoring. They posted a 75-56 road win against Boise State on Tuesday in a bout that had the Aggies marked as 10-point favorites. Utah State shot 55% in the effort while Boise State posted a 37% efficiency. The Aggies have covered in two of their past five games
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MJ Collins Jr. is enjoying a dominant season. The senior guard has reached 20 points on eight occasions in MWC action. Collins Jr. sank 13 points on Tuesday and has recorded an average of 18.3 PPG. Mason Falslev is also a huge threat. The junior guard has scored at least 19 points in three of his past five games and has netted an average of 16.3 PPG and 5.6 RPG.
Karson Templin is in a groove, sinking 50% of his shots in three of his last five efforts. The junior forward is averaging 8.9 PPG. Kolby King has reached double digits in one of his last five outings. The senior guard has posted an average of 7.9 PPG on the season. Garry Clark has shot 50% in five straight games. The senior forward is averaging 7.8 PPG on the season.
Utah State is ranked 23rd in DI in Ken Pomeroy’s ratings. They received votes but did not earn a spot in the recent edition of the AP Top 25. The Aggies are 7-2 on the road, including the loss to Grand Canyon. Utah State is scoring an average of 87.7 points on the season, rating them 16th. The Aggies are conceding an average of 71.5 points, placing them 92nd.
Nevada Seeks Answer After Upset Defeat
The Nevada Wolf Pack are seeking their 10th conference win. Nevada is a solid group capable of beating anyone in the conference. They were 3-0 in conference play, including an upset win against Boise State, but have been hit or miss against the stronger opponents. The Wolf Pack lost decisions to San Diego State and New Mexico, two of the top teams in the MWC.
Nevada beat Fresno State earlier this month and was stunned in an 87-71 home defeat by San Jose State on Tuesday in a bout that had Nevada marked as 10.5-point favorites. Nevada shot 40% in the defeat, and San Jose State was able to shoot 52%. The Wolf Pack have covered in two of their past five games.
Corey Camper Jr. is having a great season. The senior guard has reached 20 points on six occasions in MWC action. He dropped 18 points on Tuesday and is posting an average of 17.6 PPG on the season. Elijah Price has shot at least 50% in three of his past five efforts. The sophomore forward has amassed an average of 12.9 PPG.
Tayshawn Comer has scored double digits in just one of his past six games. The senior guard is averaging 12.5 PPG. Vaughn Weems has been steady, sinking 50% of his field goals in five of his last seven efforts. The junior guard is posting 7.7 PPG on 51% shooting. Chuck Bailey III has been kept to three or fewer points in five straight games. The junior guard has reported 6.8 PPG.
The Wolf Pack are rated 73rd in DI in Ken Pomeroy’s ratings. They are tough at home, where they stand at 12-2. Nevada is scoring an average of 76 points on the year, ranking them 211th. The Wolf Pack defense is their top strength. They have yielded 71 or fewer points in three of their past five games and are keeping opponents to 71.8 points, placing them 100th.
Utah State vs. Nevada Pick
Spread Pick for Utah State vs. Nevada
- Utah State Aggies (5 units)
The Utah State Aggies continue to dominate. They have not lost this month, winning eight straight games. They have no issues winning on the road, winning three straight road clashes. The Nevada Wolfpack are an inconsistent group and lost the first meeting against Utah State by nine points.
Furthermore, Utah State is the better offensive squad by a decisive margin. They are averaging 123 points per 100 possessions, six more points per 100 than Nevada. When it comes to defense, the Aggies also have the edge. They are conceding 100 points per 100 possessions compared to 105.9 points per 100 by the Wolfpack. Utah State is shooting a strong 36.6% from beyond the arc. This is key against a Wolf Pack team ranked 232nd in DI against threes. Go with Utah State on the road.
Over/Under Pick for Utah State vs. Nevada
- Over (5 units)
I expect plenty of scoring in this one. Utah State is one of the elite offensive teams in the entire country. They stand 20th in adjusted offensive efficiency and are shooting a stunning 51% on the season. Utah State has scored 85 or more points in four of its past five games.
In addition, Nevada is a threat to post big numbers at any time due to its accuracy from beyond the arc. They are shooting 37% from three-point range. The Aggies can be solved from deep, standing 110th against threes. The over is a convincing 6-3 in the Wolf Pack's past nine games.
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