It will be a battle between MWC opponents when the New Mexico Lobos (8-6, 2-0 MWC) welcome the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (8-6, 2-0 MWC) to Dreamstyle Arena. The game can be seen on ESPN2 at 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 8, 2019.
UNLV Runnin’ Rebels vs. New Mexico Lobos Free Prediction
In the Runnin’ Rebels’ last contest, they were defeated 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 was UNLV’s leading scorer with 12 points on 5-for-11 shooting.
The Lobos edged the CSUN Matadors in their last outing, 87-84. One of New Mexico’s biggest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They had 29 free throw attempts, while CSUN had 21. With 15 points, Dane Kuiper played well for New Mexico.
After the Lobos won both contests against the Runnin’ Rebels last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last game, New Mexico won 91-90. New Mexico’s effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over UNLV. The Lobos had a rate of 0.598 while the Runnin’ Rebels posted a mark of 0.517.
This contest should be a battle of conflicting paces. New Mexico has preferred to play fast (47th in possessions per game), while UNLV has been more half-court-oriented (218th in possessions per game). Also, the Runnin’ Rebels, who rank first in offensive rebounding percentage (42.5 percent), will clash against the Lobos, who rank 299th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.4 percent).
UNLV Runnin’ Rebels at New Mexico Lobos Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – New Mexico, ATS Winner – New Mexico, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UNLV ranks 14th in rebounds per game (41.9) while New Mexico ranks 235th in rebounds allowed per game (38.9).
The Lobos rank 36th in three pointers attempted per game (27.1) while the Runnin’ Rebels rank 133rd (22.9).
New Mexico ranks 51st in steals per game (7.8) while UNLV ranks 125th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
The Runnin’ Rebels average 4.6 blocks per game, which ranks 36th in the NCAA. The Lobos rank 86th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
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The Runnin’ Rebels’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.8, up from 2.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Lobos have scored an average of 88.0 points per game (9.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 83.6 points per game (7.7 above their season average).
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