UNLV Runnin’ Rebels vs. Boise State Broncos ATS Prediction 02/06/19

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The UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (11-10, 5-4 MWC) will be at Taco Bell Arena to take on the Boise State Broncos (10-12, 5-4 MWC) in a MWC matchup. The game starts at 11 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.

UNLV Runnin’ Rebels at Boise State Broncos Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last game. The Broncos were blown out by the eighth-ranked Nevada Wolf Pack, 93-73, while the Runnin’ Rebels were beaten by the Utah State Aggies, 82-65.

UNLV had a better free throw rate (0.246 vs. 0.197) while Boise State had a better free throw rate (0.214 vs. 0.159). Alex Hobbs played well for Boise State with 21 points. Kris Clyburn, meanwhile had a solid performance for UNLV, finishing with 14 points and nine rebounds.

The Broncos dominated this series last year, securing victories in both contests. In the last contest, Boise State won 93-91. Boise State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.8 vs. 17.9). UNLV, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.583 vs. 0.563). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.

The elite offense of Boise State will square off against the mid-tier defense of UNLV. The Broncos currently rank 77th in effective field goal percentage (0.536), while the Runnin’ Rebels are 203rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.506). The Broncos should have the advantage on that end of the court. Moreover, the Runnin’ Rebels, who rank fifth in offensive rebounding percentage (38.5 percent), will face a difficult challenge against the Broncos, who rank 29th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.1 percent).

UNLV Runnin’ Rebels at Boise State Broncos Pick

Free Pick: SU Winner – Boise State, ATS Winner – Boise State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • UNLV ranks 20th in rebounds per game (39.9) while Boise State ranks 273rd (31.6).
  • The Runnin’ Rebels rank 14th in three pointers allowed per game (18.1) while the Broncos rank 76th (21.0).
  • The Runnin’ Rebels rank 49th in blocks per game (4.1) while the Broncos rank 171st (2.4).
  • Boise State ranks 36th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while UNLV ranks 125th (6.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Broncos have scored an average of 66.6 points per game (4.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.0 points per game (2.3 above their season average).
  • The Runnin’ Rebels’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 1.7 for the season.