UNLV Runnin' Rebels (11-9) vs. New Mexico Lobos (19-4)
February 10, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: New Mexico Lobos -12; Over/Under: +154
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The UNLV Rebels and the New Mexico Lobos meet in college basketball action from the Pit on Saturday night. Who comes out ahead in this Mountain West showdown? Let’s dive in and find out with our UNLV vs. New Mexico Prediction.
UNLV Team Preview
The UNLV Rebels come into this one looking to build on a three-game win streak after a 62-48 win over Wyoming last time out. Kalib Boone leads the Rebels in scoring with 12.4 PPG and 4.7 RPG while Keylan Boone has 12.1 PPG with 6.6 RPG. Luis Rodriguez has 12 PPG with a team-high 6.9 RPG to lead the Rebels on the glass while Dedan Thomas Jr. has 11.9 PPG with a team-high 6.2 APG to lead the Rebels in the assist department, rounding out the scoring in double figures for UNLV up to this point in the year. As a team, UNLV is averaging 75.1 PPG on 46.9% shooting from the field, 33.7% from behind the arc and 69.3% from the foul line this season.
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New Mexico Team Preview
The New Mexico Lobos come into this game looking to build on a 91-73 win over Wyoming in their last matchup. Jamal Mashburn Jr. has 15.5 PPG in 16 games so far this season while Donovan Dent has 15.7 PPG with a team-high 5.9 APG to lead the Lobos in scoring and assists and JT Toppin has 12.7 PPG with a team-high 8.7 RPG as the Lobos’ top rebounder. Jaelen House has 15.5 PPG with 3.9 APG and 2.7 SPG in 18 games to round out the group of double-digit scorers for New Mexico so far this season. Tru Washington also has 8.2 PPG with 3.5 RPG and Nelly Junior Joseph has 9 PPG with 7.6 RPG as well this season. As a team, New Mexico is averaging 84.2 PPG on 47.4% shooting from the field, 34.5% from three and 70.3% from the foul line this season.
UNLV vs. New Mexico Prediction
I’m on New Mexico here. UNLV’s on a nice run, but that run came against some of the weakest teams in the Mountain West. Going to New Mexico and trying to take down the Lobos at the Pit is a whole different story and one that I don’t think the Rebels are going to be able to complete. I’ll side with the Lobos here.
