It will be a battle between MWC opponents when the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (10-7, 4-1 MWC) welcome the New Mexico Lobos (9-9, 3-3 MWC) to the Thomas & Mack Center. The game will air on CBS Sports Network at 10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.
New Mexico Lobos vs. UNLV Runnin’ Rebels ATS Prediction
In the Lobos’ last game, they dismantled the Wyoming Cowboys, 83-53. The Lobos held the Cowboys to an offensive rebounding percentage of 10.5 (below their season average of 18.1). The Cowboys had a free throw rate of 0.167 (below their season average of 0.321). Vance Jackson fueled New Mexico with 13 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.
The Runnin’ Rebels had no trouble getting past the San Jose State Spartans in their last game, 94-56. The Runnin’ Rebels had a ridiculous effective field goal percentage of 0.638 (above their season average of 0.482), while the Spartans had a free throw rate of 0.106 (below their season average of 0.271). With 13 points and eight assists, Noah Robotham had a solid outing for UNLV.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. Kris Clyburn scored a game-high 25 points in the first matchup, in which the Runnin’ Rebels defeated the Lobos 80-69. He also had nine rebounds. The Runnin’ Rebels had a better effective field goal percentage (0.554 vs. 0.455) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.7 vs. 30.3).
Expect UNLV to dominate the offensive glass in this contest. The Runnin’ Rebels currently rank second in offensive rebounding percentage (40.8 percent), while New Mexico ranks 272nd in defensive rebounding percentage (69.5 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UNLV averages 40.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 18th in the NCAA. New Mexico ranks 223rd in rebounds allowed per game (37.4).
The Lobos rank 30th in three pointers attempted per game (27.0) while the Runnin’ Rebels rank 130th (23.1).
UNLV ranks 159th in assists per game (13.0) while New Mexico ranks 219th in assists allowed per game (15.7).
The Runnin’ Rebels rank 42nd in blocks per game (4.4) while the Lobos rank 94th (3.5).
New Mexico ranks 62nd in steals per game (7.4) while UNLV ranks 108th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
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The Lobos’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.2, up from 1.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Runnin’ Rebels have scored an average of 81.6 points per game (5.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.6 points per game (0.8 above their season average).
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