The UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (4-1) will be at home in the Thomas & Mack Center when they square off with the Valparaiso Crusaders (3-3). Action begins at 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
Valparaiso Crusaders at UNLV Runnin’ Rebels ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Runnin’ Rebels beat the Southern Utah Thunderbirds, 76-71, while the Crusaders lost to the West Virginia Mountaineers, 88-76.
The Runnin’ Rebels had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.545 (above their season average of 0.211) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 63.2 (above their season average of 38.5). Valparaiso, on the other hand, was lights out from three-point land (9-20; 45.0 percent). Shakur Juiston played a pivotal role for UNLV with 11 points and 16 rebounds. Valparaiso was lifted by Derrik Smits, who put up 20 points, seven rebounds and five blocks.
The aggressive UNLV offense could be living from the free throw line in this battle. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Runnin’ Rebels rank 12th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.303, while Valparaiso has been among the NCAA’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 325th-ranked FTA rate of 0.288). ,
Valparaiso Crusaders vs. UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Unlv, ATS Winner – Valparaiso, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- UNLV ranks 10th in rebounds per game (40.6) while Valparaiso ranks 200th (34.8).
- The Runnin’ Rebels rank 40th in blocks per game (4.5) while the Crusaders rank 164th (3.2).
- Valparaiso ranks 34th in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while UNLV ranks 111th (20.9).
- The Runnin’ Rebels rank 33rd in assists per game (15.9) while the Crusaders rank 203rd (13.1).
- Valparaiso averages 7.1 steals per game, which ranks 67th in the country. UNLV ranks 215th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
