It will be a battle between MWC opponents when the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (7-6, 1-0 MWC) welcome the Wyoming Cowboys (4-10, 0-1 MWC) to the Thomas & Mack Center. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019, and will air on ESPN 3.
Wyoming Cowboys at UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Free Prediction
In the Cowboys’ last contest, they were topped by the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, 76-66. UC Santa Barbara’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Wyoming. The Gauchos had a rate of 0.585, while the Cowboys posted a mark of 0.405. Justin James was the top scorer from either team with 20 points on 5-for-14 shooting.
The Runnin’ Rebels were beaten by the Loyola Marymount Lions in their last matchup, 61-50. Loyola Marymount’s 15.5 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over UNLV, who had a mark of 30.7. UNLV’s Shakur Juiston had a solid performance, leading the team in scoring with 12 points on 5-for-11 shooting.
After the Runnin’ Rebels won the only contest against the Cowboys last season, 85-70, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Runnin’ Rebels knocked down 21 of their 28 free throws (75.0 percent) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.492 vs. 0.405).
James has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Wyoming.
UNLV appears to have an advantage on the offensive glass in this meeting. The Runnin’ Rebels are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking second in offensive rebounding percentage at 43.5 percent. Meanwhile, Wyoming ranks 125th in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 73.0 percent.
Wyoming Cowboys at UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Unlv, ATS Winner – UNLV, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UNLV ranks 13th in rebounds per game (42.3) while Wyoming ranks 225th (33.3).
The Runnin’ Rebels rank 13th in three pointers allowed per game (17.9) while the Cowboys rank 148th (23.4).
UNLV ranks 42nd in blocks per game (4.5) while Wyoming ranks 150th (2.4).
The Runnin’ Rebels rank 203rd in assists per game (11.5) while the Cowboys rank 236th (9.9).
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The Cowboys’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.6, up from 6.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Runnin’ Rebels have scored an average of 73.6 points per game (0.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.8 points per game (9.0 below their season average).
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