The Southern Utah Thunderbirds (3-0) travel to UNLV to play the Runnin’ Rebels (3-1) in what should be a fast-paced game. The game is scheduled to get underway at 10 p.m. ET on Friday, November 23, 2018.
Southern Utah Thunderbirds at UNLV Runnin’ Rebels ATS Prediction
The Thunderbirds come in on a high note after narrowly defeating the Seattle Redhawks in their last matchup, 73-70. Southern Utah did a fantastic job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (21-27; 77.8 percent). Seattle, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (22.2 vs. 20.0). With 15 points on 6-for-14 shooting, Andre Adams was Southern Utah’s high scorer.
In the Runnin’ Rebels’ last game, they won big over the Pacific Tigers, 96-70. The Runnin’ Rebels held the Tigers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.3 (below their season average of 33.3) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.716 (above their season average of 0.509). With 16 points and seven rebounds, Cheikh Mbacke Diong put together a good outing for UNLV.
The Runnin’ Rebels won the sole contest against the Thunderbirds last season, 101-82. The Runnin’ Rebels had a much better free throw rate (0.294 vs. 0.077) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.596 vs. 0.487).
UNLV could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their prolific offense faces off against one of the nation’s worst defenses. Since last season, the Runnin’ Rebels rank 52nd in offensive efficiency, while Southern Utah ranks 294th in defensive efficiency.
Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs. UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Unlv, ATS Winner – Southern Utah, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UNLV ranks 34th in assists per game (16.1) while Southern Utah ranks 270th (12.0).
The Runnin’ Rebels rank 11th in rebounds per game (40.2) while the Thunderbirds rank 218th in rebounds allowed per game (36.0).
Southern Utah ranks 163rd in three pointers attempted per game (22.2) while UNLV ranks 318th (17.1).
The Runnin’ Rebels rank 43rd in blocks per game (4.4) while the Thunderbirds rank 184th (3.0).
Southern Utah averages 5.8 steals per game, which ranks 195th in the nation. UNLV ranks 213th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
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