UNLV vs San Diego State 12/31/22 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds
San Diego State Aztecs (10-3) vs. UNLV Runnin' Rebels (11-2)
December 31, 2022 4:00 pm EDT
The Line: UNLV Runnin' Rebels +3.5 / San Diego State Aztecs -3.5; Over/Under: +137.5
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The San Diego State Aztecs and UNLV Rebels meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Thomas & Mack Center. The San Diego State Aztecs look for their 11th win. The UNLV Rebels look for their 12th win.
The San Diego State Aztecs are averaging 75.2 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 64.6 points on 41.9 percent shooting. Darrion Trammell is averaging 12.6 points and 2.5 rebounds, while Matt Bradley is averaging 12.2 points and 4.2 rebounds. Micah Parrish is dishing 0.5 assists and Lamont Butler is grabbing 2.2 rebounds. The San Diego State Aztecs are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 72.7 percent from the free throw line. The San Diego State Aztecs are allowing 30.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.4 rebounds per game.
The UNLV Rebels are averaging 77.7 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 63.6 points on 39.9 percent shooting. EJ Harkless is averaging 15.8 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Keshon Gilbert is averaging 13.4 points and 3.8 assists. Luis Rodriguez is the third double-digit scorer and Jackie Johnson III is grabbing 1.5 rebounds. The UNLV Rebels are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 69.6 percent from the free throw line. The UNLV Rebels are allowing 30.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.8 rebounds per game.
The Aztecs are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 Saturday games and 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games overall. The Rebels are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games and 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall. The under is 4-1 in Aztecs last 5 road games. The over is 6-1 in Rebels last 7 overall. The home team is 7-3-2 ATS in the last 12 meetings.
The San Diego State Aztecs are going to be favored off their reputation alone, and their improved offense has made them scarier than past years. However, the UNLV Rebels have played just as good and this is kind of a statement game for them at home. UNLV has done enough to turn heads, and they win at home by an average of 19.1 points. The Rebels will be up for this one. Give me the points.
