UNLV Runnin’ Rebels at New Mexico Lobos ATS Prediction 01/08/19

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The UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (8-6, 2-0 MWC) will be at Dreamstyle Arena to clash against the New Mexico Lobos (8-6, 2-0 MWC) in a MWC matchup. The game starts at 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, and will air on ESPN2.

UNLV Runnin’ Rebels vs. New Mexico Lobos ATS Odds

In their last contest, the Lobos edged the CSUN Matadors, 87-84, while the Runnin’ Rebels were beaten by the Loyola Marymount Lions, 61-50.

The Lobos had a much better free throw rate (0.423 vs. 0.153) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.625 vs. 0.507). UNLV, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (32.3 vs. 28.9). New Mexico’s Dane Kuiper played well, putting up 15 points. Shakur Juiston was a key piece for UNLV with 12 points and seven rebounds.

The Lobos dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the last contest, New Mexico won 91-90. New Mexico’s 0.598 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over UNLV, who had a mark of 0.517. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

It will be a matchup of contrasting paces as the fast-paced Lobos will look to push the slower-paced Runnin’ Rebels. The Lobos currently rank 47th in possessions per game while the Runnin’ Rebels are 218th. Moreover, the Runnin’ Rebels could control the offensive glass in this battle as they rank first in the country in offensive rebounding percentage at 42.5 percent. The Lobos, meanwhile, rank 299th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.4 percent).

UNLV vs. New Mexico Betting Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – New Mexico, ATS Winner – UNLV, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • UNLV averages 41.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 14th in the NCAA. New Mexico ranks 235th in rebounds allowed per game (38.9).
  • The Runnin’ Rebels rank 36th in blocks per game (4.6) while the Lobos rank 86th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
  • The Lobos rank 36th in three pointers attempted per game (27.1) while the Runnin’ Rebels rank 133rd (22.9).
  • New Mexico averages 7.8 steals per game, which ranks 51st in the country. UNLV ranks 125th in steals allowed per game (6.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Lobos have scored an average of 88.0 points per game (9.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 83.6 points per game (7.7 above their season average).
  • The Runnin’ Rebels’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.8, up from 2.8 for the season.