The UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (12-13, 7-5 MWC) welcome the Nevada Wolf Pack (15-10, 8-5 MWC) to Thomas & Mack Center. The Wolf Pack will attempt to end a six-game road losing streak. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.
Nevada Wolf Pack at UNLV Runnin’ Rebels ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Runnin’ Rebels barely escaped the Fresno State Bulldogs 68-67, while the Wolf Pack easily got past the San Jose State Spartans 95-77.
Nevada dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 24.6) and a turnover percentage of 11.0 (better than their season average of 15.1). San Jose State put up marks of 11.1 and 13.5, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, UNLV’s 9.7 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Fresno State, who had a rate of 18.0. The Runnin’ Rebels’ mark was better than their season average of 17.7. Bryce Hamilton played well for UNLV, putting up 17 points and eight rebounds. Nevada, meanwhile, rallied around Jalen Harris, who put up 32 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Harris led the Wolf Pack to an 86-72 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 28 points. The Wolf Pack’s 7.8 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Runnin’ Rebels, who had a rate of 13.8.
The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. The Runnin’ Rebels are among the country’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 18th in offensive rebounding percentage at 35.4 percent. Meanwhile, Nevada ranks 44th in the NCAA at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 75.8 percent. Ball security should be an advantage for the Wolf Pack. They rank 41st at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.7 percent). Conversely, the Runnin’ Rebels force the 78th-fewest turnovers in the country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 17.8 percent).
Nevada vs. UNLV Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – UNLV, ATS Winner – UNLV, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Nevada averages 26.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 41st in the NCAA. UNLV ranks 220th in three pointers allowed per game (23.8).
- The Wolf Pack rank sixth in steals allowed per game (4.5) while the Runnin’ Rebels rank 124th (6.6).
- Nevada ranks 23rd in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while UNLV ranks 122nd (3.5).
- The Wolf Pack rank 42nd in assists per game (15.0) while the Runnin’ Rebels rank 210th in assists allowed per game (14.1).
- UNLV ranks 26th in rebounds allowed per game (31.1) while Nevada ranks 176th (35.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Wolf Pack’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.8, up from 5.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Runnin’ Rebels have scored an average of 67.6 points per game (3.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.6 points per game (7.0 above their season average).
