Memphis vs UNLV Prediction 11/16/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Memphis vs UNLV prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, November 16th at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Memphis Tigers Betting Preview

The Memphis Tigers are 1-1 this year after they lost to Ole Miss by a score of 83-77 in their last game. Memphis trailed 42-33 at halftime, but did score 44 points in the second half in the close loss. The Tigers shot 47% from the field, 33% on three pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. Memphis won the rebounding battle by a total of 33-32, recorded 20 assists, and committed seven turnovers in the loss. Curtis Givens III led Memphis with 20 points and two assists, while Ashton Hardaway added 16 points and four assists in the game. 

Prior to that game, Memphis defeated San Francisco by a score of 76-70 to start the season. The Tigers have scored 76.5 points per game with 37.0 rebounds and 18.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 76.5 points against per game this season. Dug McDaniel is averaging 13.0 points and 7.5 assists per game, while Sincere Parker is averaging 12.5 points and 5.0 rebounds per game for the Tigers. Memphis is shooting 42.9% from the field, 60.9% on free throws, and 35.4% on three pointers this year. 

UNLV Rebels Betting Preview

The UNLV Rebels are 1-2 this season after they lost to Montana by a score of 102-93 in their last game. UNLV trailed 47-45 at halftime and allowed 55 points in the second half for the bad loss. The Rebels shot 51% from the field, 23% on three pointers, and 63% on free throws in the game. UNLV lost the rebounding battle by a total of 38-31, recorded 21 assists, and committed 10 turnovers in the loss. Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn led UNLV with 26 points and six assists, while Kimani Hamilton added 16 points and two rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that game, UNLV defeated Chattanooga by a score of 101-69, but did lose to UT Martin by a score of 86-81 before that. The Rebels have scored 91.7 points per game with 37.3 rebounds and 20.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 85.7 points against per game this season. Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn is averaging 19.0 points and 3.0 assists per game, while Kimani Hamilton is averaging 16.0 points and 4.3 rebounds per game for the Rebels. UNLV is shooting 51.1% from the field, 71.3% on free throws, and 29.6% on three pointers this season. 

Why the Memphis Tigers will win

• Memphis has won each of its last 11 games at FedExForum.
• UNLV has lost each of its last six games against the American Conference.
• Memphis has won the first half in six of its last seven day games at FedExForum.

Why the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels will win

• UNLV has won four of its last five day games.
• UNLV has won the first half in five of its last six games against non-Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of UNLV’s last 16 day games have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.
• Each of Memphis’ last 10 day games against non-Conference opponents at FedExForum have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.

Memphis vs UNLV Prediction 

Memphis comes into this contest after a tough loss to Ole Miss, but they played well in the second half and nearly came back. The Tigers did beat San Francisco in their first game, but they are shooting just 43% from the field. UNLV is shooting 51% from the field and they have scored 93 and 101 points in their last two games, but they are just 1-2 so far. The Rebels don’t play any defense, as they have allowed 102, 69, and 86 points, which is going to be an issue against a very athletic Memphis team. Take the Tigers to cover in this one.