The Pacific Tigers (10-3) visit Thomas & Mack Center to clash against the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (4-7). The Tigers will try to prolong their five-game winning streak. Action starts at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.
Pacific Tigers at UNLV Runnin’ Rebels ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Runnin’ Rebels lost big to the BYU Cougars, 83-50, while the Tigers beat the CSUN Matadors, 79-73.
The Tigers had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 41.9 (above their season average of 35.1) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.630 (above their season average of 0.521). UNLV, meanwhile, held BYU to an offensive rebounding percentage of 8.0 (below their season average of 20.3). UNLV received a boost from Donnie Tillman, who finished with 13 points. Meanwhile, Jahlil Tripp was a key piece for Pacific with 17 points and eight rebounds.
The Runnin’ Rebels won the only contest between these two teams last season, 96-70. The Runnin’ Rebels’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Tigers. UNLV had a rate of 40.7, while Pacific posted a mark of 27.3. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams face off. UNLV currently ranks 291st in possessions per game (67.1) and Pacific is 317th (65.9). Moreover, the Tigers rank 24th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.6 percent), while the Runnin’ Rebels rank 59th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.4 percent).
Pacific Tigers vs. UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Free Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Unlv, ATS Winner – Pacific, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Pacific ranks seventh in assists allowed per game (8.6) while UNLV ranks 180th (14.1).
- The Tigers rank 40th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Runnin’ Rebels rank 123rd (6.8).
- Pacific allows the fewest rebounds per game (25.4) while UNLV ranks 34th (31.5).
- The Runnin’ Rebels rank 106th in three pointers attempted per game (23.5) while the Tigers rank 255th (17.0).
- Pacific ranks seventh in blocks allowed per game (1.8) while UNLV ranks 155th (4.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Runnin’ Rebels’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.0, up from 2.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (0.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 55.8 points per game (3.0 below their season average).
