It will be a battle between MWC opponents when the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (12-10, 6-4 MWC) welcome the Fresno State Bulldogs (16-6, 7-3 MWC) to the Thomas & Mack Center. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Fresno State Bulldogs vs. UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Betting Prediction
In the Bulldogs’ last contest, they were beaten by the Utah State Aggies, 82-81. Utah State’s 0.655 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Fresno State, who had a mark of 0.593. The Aggies’ mark was above their season average of 0.542. Braxton Huggins was the game’s leading scorer with 26 points on 8-for-16 shooting.
The Runnin’ Rebels were victorious over the Boise State Broncos in their last matchup, 83-72. The Runnin’ Rebels had a better free throw rate (0.250 vs. 0.164) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.673 (above their season average of 0.492). Noah Robotham was the game’s leading scorer with 21 points on 6-for-8 shooting from the field.
After the Bulldogs won both matchups against the Runnin’ Rebels last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, Fresno State won 77-64. Fresno State’s 0.509 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over UNLV, who had a rate of 0.316.
Fresno State should have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Bulldogs currently rank 81st in offensive efficiency, while UNLV ranks 245th in defensive efficiency.
Fresno State Bulldogs vs. UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UNLV ranks 13th in three pointers allowed per game (18.1) while Fresno State ranks 160th (22.8).
The Runnin’ Rebels rank 28th in rebounds per game (39.4) while the Bulldogs rank 125th (36.3).
UNLV ranks 47th in blocks per game (4.2) while Fresno State ranks 112th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
The Bulldogs average 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 75th in the nation. The Runnin’ Rebels rank 123rd in steals allowed per game (6.5).
Fresno State averages 14.4 assists per game, which ranks 94th in the nation. UNLV ranks 114th in assists allowed per game (12.7).
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The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.8, down from 9.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Runnin’ Rebels have scored an average of 73.8 points per game (1.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.6 points per game (5.2 above their season average).
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