Massachusetts vs. Nevada

The oddsmakers have hung a high posted total on this matchup, but Nevada has gone UNDER in three of its first four lined games this season with an underrated defense that allows just a .394 shooting percentage and 66.2 points per game. Massachusetts also has been playing well defensively allowing 69.0 points and 41.3 percent shooting. Nevada has been particularly effective on the perimeter holding opponents to a .250 three-point percentage compared to .314 for the Minutemen, who have gone UNDER five of their last seven neutral-site games and this one is part of the Las Vegas Invitational. Also, the Wolf Pack has stayed UNDER four of its last five non-conference games dating to last season. UMass held Southern Illinois to 20 first-half points before beating the Salukis, who made just 4-of-17 from three-point range on Thursday. Take the UNDER.