The seventh-ranked Nevada Wolf Pack (19-1, 6-1 MWC) and the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (11-8, 5-2 MWC) square off at Thomas & Mack Center. The Wolf Pack will try to extend their five-game winning streak. Action begins at 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN2.
Nevada Wolf Pack at UNLV Runnin’ Rebels ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Runnin’ Rebels fell to the San Diego State Aztecs, 94-77, while the Wolf Pack dismantled the Colorado State Rams, 100-60.
Nevada dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a solid turnover percentage of 8.6 (better than their season average of 12.7) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.659 (above their season average of 0.527). For those same stats, Colorado State was 26.2 and 0.481, respectively. UNLV, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (16.4 vs. 16.6). Amauri Hardy had a good game for UNLV, recording 18 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Nevada was led by Jordan Caroline, who put up 26 points and seven rebounds.
The Wolf Pack held the advantage in this series last year, winning two out of three games. In the most recent game, Nevada won 79-74. The Wolf Pack’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Runnin’ Rebels. Nevada had a rate of 7.9, while UNLV posted a mark of 16.0. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The prolific offense of Nevada will square off against the mid-tier defense of UNLV. The Wolf Pack currently rank 22nd in offensive efficiency, while the Runnin’ Rebels are 209th in defensive efficiency. The Wolf Pack figure to have the edge on that end of the court.
Nevada at UNLV Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Nevada, ATS Winner – UNLV, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UNLV ranks 12th in three pointers allowed per game (17.6) while Nevada ranks 219th (24.6).
- The Wolf Pack are 25th in the country with 2.5 blocks allowed per game while the Runnin’ Rebels are 58th with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.
- Nevada averages 15.3 assists per game, which ranks 55th in the country. UNLV ranks 73rd in assists allowed per game (12.1).
- The Runnin’ Rebels rank 19th in rebounds per game (40.3) while the Wolf Pack rank 193rd in rebounds allowed per game (36.0).
- Nevada ranks fifth in steals allowed per game (4.4) while UNLV ranks 135th (6.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Runnin’ Rebels’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.0, up from 3.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Wolf Pack have scored an average of 81.0 points per game (0.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 60.0 points per game (5.5 below their season average).
