New Mexico Lobos Look to Defend Home Court Against UNLV in Highly Anticipated Showdown
In an upcoming matchup, two teams - UNLV and New Mexico - are seeking victory in the Land of Enchantment. Both teams are on the road for this game on Saturday night. In their
Game outlook
In an upcoming matchup, two teams - UNLV and New Mexico - are seeking victory in the Land of Enchantment. Both teams are on the road for this game on Saturday night. In their previous games, UNLV defeated Wyoming at home by a score of 62-48, while New Mexico secured a road win against Wyoming with a score of 91-73. The Rebels hold a 42-26 advantage in the all-time series between the two teams and have emerged victorious in their last two meetings. Their most recent encounter resulted in an 83-73 home win for UNLV on January 9. As for the upcoming match, New Mexico is considered the betting favorite with an opening line of -12, which has remained unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Runnin Rebels +520 | Lobos -768
Spread: Runnin Rebels +12 (-110) | Lobos -12 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 153.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New Mexico will win straight-up is 88%.
UNLV Runnin Rebels
UNLV recently secured their third consecutive victory, defeating Wyoming in a home game. The team's overall record improved to 12-9, with a 5-4 record in the Mountain West conference, placing them tied for sixth. During the game against Wyoming, UNLV broke a tie and maintained the lead for the rest of the game. They had a strong start to the second half, extending their lead to 23 points. Despite being outrebounded, UNLV's effective shooting and defensive efforts allowed them to secure the win. Dedan Thomas Jr. and Keylan Boone led the team with 14 points each. Throughout the season, UNLV has averaged 75.1 points per game, ranking 157th in scoring offense. They also collect an average of 33.5 rebounds and 15 assists per game. Defensively, they allow an average of 69.7 points per game, ranking 118th in scoring defense. Luis Rodriguez is one of UNLV's top performers, averaging 12 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.8 steals per game. Kalib Boone, Dedan Thomas Jr., and Jalen Hill are also key contributors on offense. The team has a shooting percentage of 46.9% and has made an average of 7.4 three-pointers per game this season. Jalen Hill has suffered a knee injury and will be out for the remainder of the year, while Justin Webster is currently questionable due to an ankle injury. In terms of rankings, UNLV is ranked 161st in offense, with an average of 74.95 points per game, and 122nd in defense, allowing an average of 69.95 points per game against them. The team has a record of 11-9 this season, with an impressive 11-7 ATS record in terms of betting. The Runnin' Rebels have a field goal percentage of 46.57% and a free throw percentage of 68.86%. They hit an average of 33.11% of their three-point attempts. UNLV averages 33.60 rebounds per game, along with 14.85 offensive assists and 10.60 turnovers. Defensively, they allow opponents to make 44.17% of their field goals and 73.94% of free throws. Additionally, opponents have a three-point percentage of 33.99%. UNLV averages 34.90 defensive rebounds, Keylan Boone with the fade away jumper 📺: @CBSSportsNet pic.twitter.com/4afAi5l9Wc