The Utah State Aggies (16-5, 6-2 MWC) and the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (11-9, 5-3 MWC) go head-to-head at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. The Aggies look to continue their five-game winning streak. The game begins at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
UNLV Runnin’ Rebels vs. Utah State Aggies ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Aggies had no trouble getting past the San Jose State Spartans, 103-73, while the Runnin’ Rebels fell to the eighth-ranked Nevada Wolf Pack, 87-70.
Utah State dominated nearly every stat category in the contest. They had a solid turnover percentage of 8.8 (better than their season average of 16.7) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.8 (above their season average of 32.5). San Jose State had marks of 20.3 and 31.4, respectively, for those same stats. UNLV, on the other hand, held Nevada to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.8 (below their season average of 26.5). Utah State rallied around Sam Merrill, who finished with 29 points and eight assists. Kris Clyburn, meanwhile fueled UNLV with 23 points and eight rebounds.
The Aggies dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last game, Utah State won 79-67. The Aggies’ 14.6 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Runnin’ Rebels, who had a mark of 20.9. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Utah State could have their way on the defensive side of the ball as they square off against one of the worst offenses in the country. The Aggies rank 14th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.451), while UNLV is 255th in effective field goal percentage (0.494). Additionally, the Runnin’ Rebels are among the NCAA’s best on the offensive backboards, ranking third in offensive rebounding percentage (39.4 percent). The Aggies, meanwhile, rank third in defensive rebounding percentage (78.3 percent).
UNLV Runnin’ Rebels vs. Utah State Aggies Free Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Utah State, ATS Winner – Utah State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- UNLV ranks 10th in three pointers allowed per game (17.9) while Utah State ranks 152nd (22.8).
- The Aggies rank 83rd in steals per game (7.0) while the Runnin’ Rebels rank 133rd in steals allowed per game (6.7).
- UNLV ranks 56th in blocks per game (4.2) while Utah State ranks 89th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- The Aggies rank 15th in assists per game (17.3) while the Runnin’ Rebels rank 152nd (13.3).
- Utah State ranks 15th in rebounds per game (40.8) while UNLV ranks 97th in rebounds allowed per game (33.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 82.0 points per game (2.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (0.1 below their season average).
- The Runnin’ Rebels’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.4, down from 2.6 for the season.
