Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Free Prediction 12/28/19

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The Eastern Michigan Eagles (9-2) will travel to the Thomas & Mack Center to challenge the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (5-8). The game starts at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 28, 2019.

Eastern Michigan Eagles at UNLV Runnin’ Rebels ATS Odds

In their last game, the Runnin’ Rebels were victorious over the Robert Morris Colonials, 81-69, while the Eagles lost big to the 15th-ranked Michigan State Spartans, 101-48.

UNLV played a nearly perfect game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 58.6 (above their season average of 34.7) and a turnover percentage of 14.3 (better than their season average of 19.2). For those same stats, Robert Morris was 26.9 and 19.4, respectively. Eastern Michigan, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (15.8 vs. 18.1). Donnie Tillman had a solid game for UNLV with 17 points and seven rebounds. Jalen King had a good game for Eastern Michigan, recording zero points and 10 rebounds.

Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams face off. UNLV ranks 310th in possessions per game (66.3) and Eastern Michigan is 276th (67.8). Moreover, the Eagles rank sixth in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.307), while the Runnin’ Rebels rank 254th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.241).

Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Free Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Unlv, ATS Winner – Eastern Michigan, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Eastern Michigan ranks second in steals per game (11.1) while UNLV ranks 201st (4.8).
  • The Eagles rank 108th in blocks per game (3.1) while the Runnin’ Rebels rank 124th in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
  • The Runnin’ Rebels rank 119th in three pointers attempted per game (22.5) while the Eagles rank 221st in three pointers allowed per game (25.9).
  • UNLV ranks 25th in rebounds allowed per game (30.8) while Eastern Michigan ranks 94th (33.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Runnin’ Rebels’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.0, up from 1.5 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 60.8 points per game (7.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.6 points per game (11.5 above their season average).