The BYU Cougars (8-4) challenge the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (4-4) at T-Mobile Arena. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
UNLV Runnin’ Rebels vs. BYU Cougars Betting Prediction
In the Runnin’ Rebels’ last game, they were beaten by the Loyola Marymount Lions, 61-50. Loyola Marymount’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over UNLV. The Lions had a rate of 15.5, while the Runnin’ Rebels posted a mark of 30.7. Shakur Juiston led UNLV in scoring with 12 points on 5-for-11 shooting.
The Cougars fell to the No. 7 Nevada Wolf Pack in their last game, 86-70. One of Nevada’s largest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They made 39 trips to the line, while BYU went just 19 times. BYU’s Yoeli Childs recorded 16 points and 12 rebounds in the game.
There could be a fair amount of transition action in this meeting that showcases a pair of the nation’s more fast-paced teams. BYU ranks 21st in possessions per game (69.9) and UNLV is 59th (73.4) since the 2017-18 season.
Childs has averaged 0 points over the last five games for BYU.
UNLV Runnin’ Rebels vs. BYU Cougars Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UNLV ranks 23rd in rebounds per game (40.6) while BYU ranks 267th in rebounds allowed per game (33.5).
The Cougars rank 91st in three pointers attempted per game (19.9) while the Runnin’ Rebels rank 268th (17.4).
BYU ranks 27th in steals allowed per game (5.8) while UNLV ranks 166th (6.9).
The Runnin’ Rebels average 15.4 assists per game, which ranks 54th in the nation. The Cougars rank 169th in assists allowed per game (13.2).
UNLV ranks 33rd in blocks per game (4.5) while BYU ranks 91st (3.7).
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