The UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (3-5) will travel to Fifth Third Arena to clash against the Cincinnati Bearcats (4-2). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 30, 2019.
UNLV Runnin’ Rebels vs. Cincinnati Bearcats ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Bearcats defeated the Valparaiso Crusaders 81-77, while the Runnin’ Rebels had no trouble getting past the Jackson State Tigers 80-57.
The Runnin’ Rebels, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.6, had a phenomenal mark of 43.8 and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.652 (above their season average of 0.495). The Bearcats, on the other hand, made 15 of their 20 free throws (75.0 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.589 (above their season average of 0.495). Keith Williams had a solid outing for Cincinnati with 17 points and seven rebounds. Cheikh Mbacke Diong had a good outing for UNLV, recording 19 points and 13 rebounds.
The Bearcats won the sole game between these two teams last year, 65-61. Cincinnati’s 0.551 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over UNLV, who had a mark of 0.422.
The high-powered offense of Cincinnati will face off against the mid-tier defense of UNLV. Dating back to last season, the Bearcats rank 71st in offensive efficiency, while the Runnin’ Rebels are 227th in defensive efficiency. The Bearcats figure to have the edge on that side of the ball.
UNLV Runnin’ Rebels vs. Cincinnati Bearcats Odds Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Cincinnati, ATS Winner – UNLV, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Cincinnati ranks third in steals allowed per game (4.3) while UNLV ranks 187th (6.5).
- The Runnin’ Rebels rank 44th in rebounds per game (38.3) while the Bearcats rank 108th (36.8).
- UNLV ranks 105th in blocks per game (3.7) while Cincinnati ranks 166th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- The Runnin’ Rebels rank 109th in three pointers attempted per game (23.6) while the Bearcats rank 274th (19.4).
- Cincinnati ranks 44th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while UNLV ranks 163rd (12.9).
