The UNLV Rebels and Alabama Crimson Tide meet Tuesday in the college basketball action at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Here’s a Alabama vs UNLV Prediction. This article will include a Alabama vs UNLV Pick.
UNLV Rebels Betting Preview
The UNLV Rebels beat Saint Joseph’s, lost to Maryland, and they play Stanford next. UNLV has split its last 6 games.
The UNLV Rebels are averaging 88.8 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 82.3 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn is averaging 16.3 points and 3 rebounds, while Issac Williamson is averaging 15 points and 2 assists. Kimani Hamilton is the third double-digit scorer and Howie Fleming Jr. is grabbing 6.7 rebounds. The UNLV Rebels are shooting 28.6 percent from beyond the arc and 71.2 percent from the free throw line. The UNLV Rebels are allowing 32.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.8 rebounds per game.
Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Preview
The Alabama Crimson Tide lost to Gonzaga, beat Illinois, and they play Clemson next. Alabama has lost 2 of its last 3 games.
The Alabama Crimson Tide are averaging 91 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 79 points on 44.3 percent shooting. Labaron Philon Jr. is averaging 22.2 points and 2.4 rebounds, while Aden Holloway is averaging 16.5 points and 3 assists. Taylor Bol Bowen is the third double-digit scorer and Aiden Sherrell is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Alabama Crimson Tide are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 73.2 percent from the free throw line. The Alabama Crimson Tide are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Alabama Crimson Tide will win
- Alabama has won each of its last 12 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- UNLV has lost eight of its last nine games played at neutral venues.
- Alabama has won the first half in nine of its last 10 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels will win
- UNLV has won four of its last five games at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
- UNLV has won the first half in eight of its last nine games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of UNLV’s last 26 games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 169 or fewer points.
- Forty-two of Alabama’s last 47 night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 180 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Alabama is one of only four teams to reach the Elite 8 in each of its last two NCAA Tournament appearances.
- Alabama is one of only six teams to reach the Sweet 16 in each of its last three NCAA Tournament appearances.
- UNLV ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (33.0).
- UNLV ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (23.5).
Alabama vs UNLV Prediction
This is a thick line for an Alabama team that’s been a bit underwhelming lately, and with both teams on the end of a back-to-back. However, Alabama has to have a nasty taste in its mouth from these recent losses and could be in revenge mode. Also, UNLV has outright losses to UT Martin and Montana. I mentioned yesterday that UNLV has to show me something before I can get jiggy with this team. Those are ugly losses to bad teams, so I doubt it has the horsepower to play with the big boys. This could be a spot where the Tide flex their muscle and remind us what they’re capable of. I’ll lay the points.