The Wolf Pack beat UC Davis, 88-73, on Tuesday night at Lawlor Events Center to improve to 10-2 on the season. Chris Murray/RGJ
Reno Gazette-Journal sports writer Chris Murray breaks down the Wolf Pack basketball team's game against Southern Illinois with three keys to victory and his prediction.
Nevada (10-2) vs. Southern Illinois (7-4)
When: Friday, 8 p.m.
Where: Orleans Arena in Las Vegas (capacity 9,500)
TV/Radio: Fox Sports 1/94.5 FM
Betting line: Nevada by 12.