The San Jose State Spartans (3-13, 0-4 MWC) will attempt to put an end to their seven-game losing streak when they go head-to-head with the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (9-7, 3-1 MWC) at Thomas & Mack Center. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
San Jose State Spartans vs. UNLV Runnin’ Rebels ATS Prediction
The last time the Spartans played, they were blown out by the Utah State Aggies, 81-63. Utah State’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over San Jose State. The Aggies had a rate of 11.6 (better than their season average of 17.0), while the Spartans posted a mark of 28.6 (above their season average of 20.9). Noah Baumann was the game’s leading scorer with 29 points on 9-for-14 shooting.
The Runnin’ Rebels lost big to the Air Force Falcons in their last matchup, 106-88. Air Force’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over UNLV. The Falcons had a rate of 7.3 (better than their season average of 20.4), while the Runnin’ Rebels posted a mark of 9.8. With 23 points on 7-for-14 shooting, Amauri Hardy was the game’s high scorer.
After the Runnin’ Rebels won both matchups against the Spartans last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last matchup, UNLV won 76-67. The Runnin’ Rebels knocked down 13 of their 18 free throws (72.2 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.2 vs. 11.8).
The offensive glass could be a solid edge for UNLV in this matchup. The Runnin’ Rebels currently rank first in offensive rebounding percentage (41.6 percent), while San Jose State ranks 134th in defensive rebounding percentage (72.8 percent).
San Jose State Spartans at UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UNLV ranks 15th in three pointers allowed per game (17.9) while San Jose State ranks 246th (27.4).
The Runnin’ Rebels rank 43rd in blocks per game (4.4) while the Spartans rank 163rd (2.1).
UNLV ranks 17th in rebounds per game (40.7) while San Jose State ranks 114th (36.4).
The Runnin’ Rebels rank 137th in steals per game (6.0) while the Spartans rank 174th in steals allowed per game (9.1).
UNLV ranks 171st in assists per game (12.4) while San Jose State ranks 193rd in assists allowed per game (15.1).
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The Spartans’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 26.0, up from 10.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Runnin’ Rebels have scored an average of 77.2 points per game (2.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 80.8 points per game (8.0 above their season average).
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