New Mexico St. Aggies vs UNLV Runnin Rebels Betting Picks & Predictions
On Saturday night, New Mexico State and UNLV will face off in a basketball matchup in Las Vegas. New Mexico State, with a 16-16 record, is coming off their first loss of the
Game outlook
On Saturday night, New Mexico State and UNLV will face off in a basketball matchup in Las Vegas. New Mexico State, with a 16-16 record, is coming off their first loss of the season to Dayton. UNLV, also with a 18-17 record, recently defeated Pepperdine at home. The game is set to tip off at 7:00 EST at the Thomas & Mack Center. UNLV is the betting favorite, opening at -12 and the current line is UNLV -11. Stay tuned for New Mexico State vs. UNLV predictions to help you make informed plays.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Aggies +492 | Runnin Rebels -671
Spread: Aggies +11 (-110) | Runnin Rebels -11 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 142 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UNLV will win straight-up is 87%.
New Mexico St. Aggies
New Mexico State's basketball team got off to a strong start this season with three consecutive wins, but they faced a tough challenge against Dayton and ultimately fell short. Despite trailing by just one point at halftime, the Aggies were outscored in the second half as they struggled with shooting efficiency and rebounding. The team's offense finished the game shooting just 36.4% overall and struggled to make threes and free throws. While they had a solid performance from their bench, led by Peter Filipovity, the team's overall offensive average for the season is 76 points per game with a shooting percentage of 43.6% from the field and 37% from three-point range. Defensively, the Aggies have shown strength in limiting opponents' shooting percentages and grabbing rebounds, but they have room for improvement in areas such as turnovers and defensive assists. With a power ranking of 166 and a record of 3-1, New Mexico State is ranked 210 in offense and 147 in defense in the NCAA rankings.