The UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (6-4) challenge the Indiana State Sycamores (7-3) in the Diamond Head Classic at Stan Sheriff Center. The game starts at 4:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 23, 2018, and will air on ESPN2.
Indiana State Sycamores vs. UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Free Prediction
In the Sycamores’ last contest, they were topped by the Ball State Cardinals, 86-69. Ball State’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Indiana State. The Cardinals had a rate of 0.231, while the Sycamores posted a mark of 0.164. Tyreke Key was Indiana State’s leading scorer with 16 points on 6-for-18 shooting.
The Runnin’ Rebels fell to the Loyola Marymount Lions in their last matchup, 61-50. Loyola Marymount’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over UNLV. The Lions had a rate of 15.5, while the Runnin’ Rebels posted a mark of 30.7. Shakur Juiston had a good game for UNLV, leading the team in scoring with 12 points on 5-for-11 shooting.
Tyreke Key has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Indiana State.
UNLV appears to have an advantage on the offensive glass in this battle. The Runnin’ Rebels rank second in offensive rebounding percentage (43.8 percent), while Indiana State ranks 242nd in defensive rebounding percentage (70.2 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UNLV ranks 16th in three pointers allowed per game (18.0) while Indiana State ranks 174th (24.2).
The Sycamores rank 42nd in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Runnin’ Rebels rank 153rd (7.8).
UNLV ranks 20th in rebounds per game (41.3) while Indiana State ranks 122nd (36.6).
The Runnin’ Rebels rank 44th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while the Sycamores rank 133rd (13.6).
UNLV blocks 4.6 opponent shots per game, which ranks 40th in the country. Indiana State ranks 111th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
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The Sycamores’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.4, up from 3.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Runnin’ Rebels have scored an average of 73.6 points per game (0.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 62.8 points per game (4.9 below their season average).
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