It will be a battle between MWC opponents when the Boise State Broncos (10-12, 5-4 MWC) welcome the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (11-10, 5-4 MWC) to Taco Bell Arena. The game can be seen on ESPNU at 11 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
UNLV Runnin’ Rebels at Boise State Broncos Free Prediction
The Runnin’ Rebels are hoping for a better outcome after their 82-65 loss to the Utah State Aggies in their last outing. Utah State’s 34.3 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over UNLV, who had a mark of 22.0. The Aggies’ mark was above their season average of 32.8, while the Runnin’ Rebels’ was below their season average of 39.4. UNLV’s Kris Clyburn played well, contributing 14 points and nine rebounds.
In the Broncos’ previous game, they lost big to the No. 8 Nevada Wolf Pack, 93-73. Nevada’s 5.5 turnover percentage was the team’s biggest advantage over Boise State, who had a rate of 14.6. The Wolf Pack’s mark was better than their season average of 12.6. With 21 points on 7-for-11 shooting, Alex Hobbs was Boise State’s high scorer.
The sharp-shooting offense of Boise State (77th in the NCAA with an effective field goal percentage 0.536) will square off against the mid-tier defense of UNLV (203rd in effective field goal percentage allowed 0.506). The Broncos figure to have the advantage on that end of the court. Furthermore, the Runnin’ Rebels, who rank fifth in offensive rebounding percentage (38.5 percent), will face a tough challenge against the Broncos, who rank 29th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.1 percent).
After the Broncos won both contests against the Runnin’ Rebels last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the last matchup, Boise State won 93-91. Boise State’s rebounding was their biggest strength. The Broncos had more offensive rebounds (10 vs. five) and total rebounds (33 vs. 31).
UNLV Runnin’ Rebels vs. Boise State Broncos Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Boise State ranks 36th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while UNLV ranks 125th (6.6).
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The Runnin’ Rebels’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 1.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Broncos have scored an average of 66.6 points per game (4.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.0 points per game (2.3 above their season average).
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