The UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (2-1) square off with the Pacific Tigers (3-1) at the Thomas & Mack Center. The game begins at 10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.
Pacific Tigers vs. UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Free Prediction
In the Tigers’ last game, they topped the Idaho State Bengals, 83-76. Pacific out-rebounded Idaho State. The Tigers had more offensive rebounds (14 vs. six), defensive rebounds (27 vs. 20) and total rebounds (41 vs. 26). Pacific received a boost from Jahlil Tripp, who had 14 points, six rebounds and five assists.
The Runnin’ Rebels beat the Oakland Golden Grizzlies in their last outing, 74-61. UNLV’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Oakland. The Runnin’ Rebels had a rate of 41.4, while the Golden Grizzlies posted a mark of 21.1. Shakur Juiston led UNLV in scoring with 18 points on 8-for-13 shooting from the field.
The Runnin’ Rebels won the sole game against the Tigers last season, 81-76. The Runnin’ Rebels made 25 of their 32 free throws (78.1 percent) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.571 vs. 0.463).
It will be a showdown of contrasting styles as the up-tempo Runnin’ Rebels will look to push the slower-paced Tigers. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Runnin’ Rebels rank 28th in possessions per game while the Tigers are 308th. Additionally, the Tigers rank 24th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.292), while the Runnin’ Rebels rank 38th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.193).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UNLV ranks 10th in rebounds per game (40.4) while Pacific ranks 214th (34.6).
The Runnin’ Rebels rank 38th in assists per game (15.9) while the Tigers rank 233rd (12.6).
Pacific ranks 31st in steals allowed per game (5.1) while UNLV ranks 221st (6.8).
The Runnin’ Rebels rank 39th in blocks per game (4.5) while the Tigers rank 118th (3.7).
UNLV ranks 307th in three pointers attempted per game (16.8) while Pacific ranks 323rd (15.2).
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