Fresno State Bulldogs vs. UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Betting Prediction 02/08/20

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The Fresno State Bulldogs (8-15, 4-8 MWC) will be at the Thomas & Mack Center to square off against the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (11-13, 6-5 MWC) in a MWC matchup. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020, and will air on ESPNU.

Fresno State Bulldogs vs. UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last outing. The Runnin’ Rebels fell to the Utah State Aggies, 69-54, while the Bulldogs were defeated by the Colorado State Rams, 80-70.

Fresno State had a better effective field goal percentage (0.508 vs. 0.508) while UNLV forced Utah State into a turnover percentage of 19.8 (above their season average of 15.1). Bryce Hamilton fueled UNLV with 15 points and seven rebounds. Fresno State was led by Niven Hart, who finished with 29 points.

In their first matchup this season, Hamilton led the Runnin’ Rebels to an 81-80 win. He recorded a double-double with 21 points and 14 rebounds. UNLV had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.9 vs. 23.3). Fresno State, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (10.9 vs. 14.5).

Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams square off. UNLV ranks 253rd in possessions per game (67.9) and Fresno State is 313th (66.2).

Fresno State Bulldogs vs. UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Betting Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Unlv, ATS Winner – Fresno State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Fresno State ranks 25th in three pointers attempted per game (27.2) while UNLV ranks 213th in three pointers allowed per game (23.9).
  • The Runnin’ Rebels rank 24th in rebounds allowed per game (31.1) while the Bulldogs rank 91st (33.7).
  • The Bulldogs rank 29th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Runnin’ Rebels rank 117th (3.5).
  • Fresno State ranks 47th in steals allowed per game (5.6) while UNLV ranks 132nd (6.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Runnin’ Rebels have scored an average of 73.8 points per game (2.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.8 points per game (9.0 above their season average).
  • The Bulldogs have been outscored by an average of 9.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Fresno State has defeated opponents by an average of 0.3 points.