Fresno St. Bulldogs vs UNLV Runnin Rebels Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In the Mountain West Conference battle at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, college betting enthusiasts can expect exciting action between Fresno State and UNLV. This will be the first meeting between the teams this season, with Fresno State emerging victorious in both contests last year. Nevertheless, UNLV enters the game as 9.5-point favorites, with a total set at 142.5. While UNLV initially opened at -9, the current line has shifted to UNLV -8, making them the betting favorite.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bulldogs +310 | Runnin Rebels -398

Spread: Bulldogs +8 (-110) | Runnin Rebels -8 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 141 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UNLV will win straight-up is 80%.

Fresno St. Bulldogs

The Fresno State Bulldogs recently achieved a victory against the Air Force with a score of 84-70. While their overall record stands at 9-10, with a conference record of 2-5 and a road record of 1-5, the team's performance in this particular game showcased their ability to dominate defensively in the second half. Despite trailing by three points at halftime, their defense limited the Air Force's shooting percentage to 38.5%. On the offensive end, Fresno State connected on 52.9% of their shots, including a strong performance from three-point range and the free-throw line. However, their overall free-throw shooting percentage has been subpar this season. Enoch Boakye stood out with a double-double, scoring 19 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Isaiah Hill is currently the only player on the team averaging double-digit points per game. In terms of rankings, Fresno State is placed 199th in the KenPom rankings and 209th in the Bart Torvik rankings. The team's power ranking is positioned at 219, with their offense ranked 284th and their defense ranked 222nd. They have achieved a record of 9-11 this season, and their offensive statistics indicate a solid shooting percentage, while their free-throw shooting and three-point shooting percentages have room for improvement. The Bulldogs also display average rebounding and assist numbers, with higher turnover rates. Defensively, they allow opposing teams to shoot a relatively high percentage from the field and the free-throw line, but have a better performance in defending against three-pointers. They are adept at securing defensive rebounds and demonstrate a reasonable number of steals but struggle with turnovers. ICYMI: 𝑻𝑯𝑰𝑺 was how we got our second 𝑪𝑶𝑵𝑭𝑬𝑹𝑬𝑵𝑪𝑬 𝑾𝑰𝑵🔐✌️ pic.twitter.com/DutO5I1rgC