The Fresno State Bulldogs (16-6, 7-3 MWC) will be at the Thomas & Mack Center to go head-to-head against the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (12-10, 6-4 MWC) in a MWC matchup. The game starts at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019, and will air on ESPN 3.
Fresno State Bulldogs vs. UNLV Runnin’ Rebels ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Runnin’ Rebels beat the Boise State Broncos, 83-72, while the Bulldogs lost a close one to the Utah State Aggies, 82-81.
UNLV dominated nearly every stat category in the contest. They had a free throw rate of 0.250 (matching their season average) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.673 (above their season average of 0.492). For those same stats, Boise State was 0.164 and 0.573, respectively. Fresno State, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (13.3 vs. 14.1). Noah Robotham played a pivotal role for UNLV with 21 points and 10 assists. Fresno State, meanwhile, was lifted by Braxton Huggins, who put up 26 points and six rebounds.
The Bulldogs dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last matchup, Fresno State won 77-64. Fresno State had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.509 vs. 0.316). UNLV, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.9 vs. 18.9). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
The productive offense of Fresno State will go head-to-head against the mid-tier defense of UNLV. The Bulldogs rank 81st in offensive efficiency, while the Runnin’ Rebels are 245th in defensive efficiency. The Bulldogs should have the advantage on that end of the court.
Fresno State Bulldogs at UNLV Runnin’ Rebels ATS Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – UNLV, ATS Winner – UNLV, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- UNLV ranks 13th in three pointers allowed per game (18.1) while Fresno State ranks 160th (22.8).
- The Bulldogs average 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 75th in the nation. The Runnin’ Rebels rank 123rd in steals allowed per game (6.5).
- Fresno State averages 14.4 assists per game, which ranks 94th in the NCAA. UNLV ranks 114th in assists allowed per game (12.7).
- The Runnin’ Rebels rank 28th in rebounds per game (39.4) while the Bulldogs rank 125th (36.3).
- UNLV averages 4.2 blocks per game, which ranks 47th in the nation. Fresno State ranks 112th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 73.8 points per game (2.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.0 points per game (3.0 above their season average).
- The Runnin’ Rebels have been outscored by an average of 4.8 points in their last five games. For the season, UNLV has defeated opponents by an average of 2.1 points.
