The No. 7 Nevada Wolf Pack (19-1, 6-1 MWC) put their five-game winning streak on the line when they go head-to-head against the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (11-8, 5-2 MWC) at Thomas & Mack Center. The game starts at 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, and will air on ESPN2.
Nevada Wolf Pack vs. UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Betting Prediction
In the Wolf Pack’s last matchup, they blew out the Colorado State Rams, 100-60. The Wolf Pack forced 21 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.659 (above their season average of 0.527). Nevada rallied around Jordan Caroline, who was the game’s leading scorer with 26 points on 11-for-15 shooting.
The Runnin’ Rebels lost to the San Diego State Aztecs in their last contest, 94-77. San Diego State made good use of their 30 trips to the charity stripe, converting on 24 of them (80.0 percent). UNLV, on the other hand, was just 6-14 (42.9 percent). With 18 points, eight rebounds and six assists, Amauri Hardy had a solid performance for UNLV.
After the Wolf Pack won two out of three contests against the Runnin’ Rebels last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, Nevada won 79-74. Nevada had a much better turnover percentage (7.9 vs. 16.0). UNLV, meanwhile, did an excellent job of converting from the charity stripe (17-21; 81.0 percent).
The prolific offense of Nevada will go head-to-head against the mid-tier defense of UNLV. The Wolf Pack rank 22nd in offensive efficiency, while the Runnin’ Rebels are 209th in defensive efficiency. The Wolf Pack figure to have the edge on that end of the court.
Nevada Wolf Pack vs. UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Nevada, ATS Winner – UNLV, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UNLV ranks 12th in three pointers allowed per game (17.6) while Nevada ranks 219th (24.6).
The Runnin’ Rebels rank 19th in rebounds per game (40.3) while the Wolf Pack rank 193rd in rebounds allowed per game (36.0).
Nevada ranks fifth in steals allowed per game (4.4) while UNLV ranks 135th (6.7).
The Wolf Pack are 25th in the NCAA with 2.5 blocks allowed per game while the Runnin’ Rebels are 58th with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.
Nevada averages 15.3 assists per game, which ranks 55th in the country. UNLV ranks 73rd in assists allowed per game (12.1).
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The Wolf Pack’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 21.0, up from 15.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Runnin’ Rebels have scored an average of 82.6 points per game (6.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.6 points per game (4.3 above their season average).
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