It will be a battle between MWC opponents when the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (6-6) welcome the Colorado State Rams (5-8) to the Thomas & Mack Center. The game can be seen on CBS Sports Network at 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.
Colorado State Rams vs. UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Betting Prediction
The Rams will be hoping for a similar outcome after dismantling the Colorado Christian Cougars in their last game, 100-66. The Rams had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (45.5 vs. 17.1) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.646 vs. 0.466). Colorado State received a boost from Nico Carvacho, who had 14 points and 15 rebounds.
In the Runnin’ Rebels’ last outing, they lost to the Loyola Marymount Lions, 61-50. Loyola Marymount’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over UNLV. The Lions had a rate of 15.5, while the Runnin’ Rebels posted a mark of 30.7. Shakur Juiston put together a solid game for UNLV, leading the team in scoring with 12 points on 5-for-11 shooting.
UNLV should have an edge on the offensive glass in this contest. The Runnin’ Rebels are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking second in offensive rebounding percentage at 43.3 percent. Meanwhile, Colorado State ranks 203rd in the NCAA at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 71.3 percent.
After the Runnin’ Rebels won the only contest against the Rams last season, 79-74, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. UNLV did an excellent job of converting from the charity stripe (17-20; 85.0 percent). Colorado State, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.2 vs. 18.8).
Colorado State Rams at UNLV Runnin’ Rebels ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Unlv, ATS Winner – UNLV, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UNLV ranks 16th in three pointers allowed per game (18.1) while Colorado State ranks 227th (25.8).
The Runnin’ Rebels rank 15th in rebounds per game (41.4) while the Rams rank 169th (35.2).
UNLV ranks 34th in blocks per game (4.7) while Colorado State ranks 182nd (1.7).
Bettings Trends:
The Rams have outscored opponents by an average of 10.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Colorado State has been defeated by an average of 2.1 points.
During their last five games, the Runnin’ Rebels have scored an average of 73.6 points per game (0.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 62.8 points per game (8.7 below their season average).
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