Wyoming Cowboys vs. UNLV Runnin’ Rebels ATS Prediction 01/05/19

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The Wyoming Cowboys (4-10, 0-1 MWC) will be at the Thomas & Mack Center to go head-to-head against the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (7-6, 1-0 MWC) in a MWC matchup. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019, and will air on ESPN 3.

Wyoming Cowboys vs. UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Runnin’ Rebels fell to the Loyola Marymount Lions, 61-50, while the Cowboys were defeated by the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, 76-66.

Wyoming had a much better turnover percentage (11.4 vs. 23.4) while UNLV had a better offensive rebounding percentage (32.3 vs. 28.9). Shakur Juiston played a key role for UNLV with 12 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Justin James had a good outing for Wyoming, finishing with 20 points and 11 rebounds.

The Runnin’ Rebels won the only game between these two teams last year, 85-70. Getting to the free throw line was one of UNLV’s largest strengths. They had 28 free throw attempts, while Wyoming had 15. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

James has been excellent as of late for Wyoming, averaging 0 points over the last five games.

UNLV appears to have an edge on the offensive glass in this contest. The Runnin’ Rebels are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking second in offensive rebounding percentage at 43.5 percent. Meanwhile, Wyoming ranks 125th in the NCAA at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 73.0 percent.

Wyoming Cowboys vs. UNLV Runnin’ Rebels ATS Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Unlv, ATS Winner – UNLV, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • UNLV ranks 13th in rebounds per game (42.3) while Wyoming ranks 225th (33.3).
  • The Runnin’ Rebels rank 203rd in assists per game (11.5) while the Cowboys rank 236th (9.9).
  • The Runnin’ Rebels rank 13th in three pointers allowed per game (17.9) while the Cowboys rank 148th (23.4).
  • UNLV ranks 42nd in blocks per game (4.5) while Wyoming ranks 150th (2.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Runnin’ Rebels have scored an average of 73.6 points per game (0.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.8 points per game (9.0 below their season average).
  • The Cowboys’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.6, up from 6.4 for the season.