The UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (16-6, 5-4 MWC) head to Boise State to take on the Broncos (18-4, 8-2 MWC) in a matchup that pits outstanding offense against tremendous defense. The game will air on CBS Sports Network at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 3, 2018.
UNLV Runnin’ Rebels at Boise State Broncos Free Prediction
In the Runnin’ Rebels’ last contest, they topped the San Jose State Spartans, 76-67. The Runnin’ Rebels knocked down 13 of their 18 free throws (72.2 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.2 (above their season average of 34.2). With 22 points on 8-for-13 shooting, Brandon McCoy was the top scorer from either team.
The Broncos were victorious over the Air Force Falcons in their last contest, 70-64. Boise State’s 33.3 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Air Force, who had a mark of 25.9. The Broncos’ mark was above their season average of 27.5. With 16 points, Boise State’s Lexus Williams played well.
This showdown pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses as Boise State ranks 34th in effective field goal percentage (0.557) and UNLV is 26th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.464). Additionally, the Runnin’ Rebels, who rank 39th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.5 percent), will clash against the Broncos, who rank first in defensive rebounding percentage (81.3 percent).
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, Chandler Hutchison scored a game-high 32 points and the Broncos beat the Runnin’ Rebels 83-74. He also put up 12 rebounds. Boise State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.1 vs. 16.7). UNLV, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (8.4 vs. 17.0).
UNLV Runnin’ Rebels vs. Boise State Broncos Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Boise State, ATS Winner – Boise State, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Boise State ranks 42nd in three pointers attempted per game (25.7) while UNLV ranks 275th (16.4).
The Broncos rank 22nd in rebounds allowed per game (31.0) while the Runnin’ Rebels rank 170th (35.5).
UNLV ranks 49th in blocks per game (4.3) while Boise State ranks 188th (2.3).
The Runnin’ Rebels rank 26th in assists per game (17.0) while the Broncos rank 135th (13.9).
Betting Trends:
The Runnin’ Rebels’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.8, down from 10.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Broncos have scored an average of 77.2 points per game (1.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.2 points per game (3.9 above their season average).
