The San Diego State Aztecs (17-9, 9-4 MWC) will be at the Thomas & Mack Center to clash against the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (15-11, 9-5 MWC) in a MWC matchup. The game will air on ESPNU at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
San Diego State Aztecs vs. UNLV Runnin’ Rebels ATS Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Runnin’ Rebels defeated the Wyoming Cowboys 66-56, while the Aztecs beat the sixth-ranked Nevada Wolf Pack 65-57.
San Diego State dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.9 (below their season average of 31.8) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.444 (below their season average of 0.524). Nevada was 15.0 and 0.402, respectively, for those same stats. The Runnin’ Rebels, meanwhile, held the Cowboys to an offensive rebounding percentage of 6.7 (below their season average of 16.9). The Cowboys also had a turnover percentage of 26.7 (above their season average of 19.3). Joel Ntambwe played a key role for UNLV with 15 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Devin Watson had a good game for San Diego State, putting up 15 points, eight assists and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Jalen McDaniels led the Aztecs to a 94-77 victory. He notched a double-double with 30 points and 13 rebounds. San Diego State was successful at getting and making free throws. The Aztecs made 24 of their 30 free throws (80.0 percent), while the Runnin’ Rebels were just 6-14 (42.9 percent).
The offensive glass should be a solid edge for UNLV in this matchup. The Runnin’ Rebels currently rank 15th in offensive rebounding percentage (36.3 percent), while San Diego State ranks 178th in defensive rebounding percentage (72.1 percent).
San Diego State Aztecs at UNLV Runnin’ Rebels ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – UNLV, ATS Winner – UNLV, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- UNLV ranks 26th in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while San Diego State ranks 230th (24.5).
- The Runnin’ Rebels rank 30th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Aztecs rank 33rd (2.6).
- The Runnin’ Rebels rank 41st in rebounds per game (38.6) while the Aztecs rank 133rd (36.0).
- San Diego State averages 14.9 assists per game, which ranks 62nd in the NCAA. UNLV ranks 119th in assists allowed per game (12.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Runnin’ Rebels’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.0, up from 1.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Aztecs have scored an average of 69.0 points per game (5.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.6 points per game (2.6 below their season average).
