Stanford vs UNLV Prediction
In this Stanford vs UNLV prediction, Stanford is coming in as a -1.5 favorite on the road. Neither team has lost a game yet this season but UNLV is 0-2 against the spread and its defense is worse than Stanford’s, it gives up 11 more points per game. Stanford goes on the road for the first time this season which will be a test, but the Cardinal shoot at an elite level from the field, they are over 50% and they scored 86 points per game over their last two, so I believe they can hang with UNLV here and win this game outright. I’m taking Stanford on the moneyline in this one.
UNLV Rebels Preview
UNLV has started 2-0, with both games played at home. The Rebels beat Samford 88-79 in their most recent game, and Kansas and Eastern Washington are next.
The Rebels put up 88.5 points per game and allow 78. They shoot 48.7% from the field and 36.1% from three, making 6.5 threes a game. Opponents have shot well against them, at 50% from the field and 37.2% from three. UNLV gets a big share of its points at the line, making 24 free throws per game at 75%. The Rebels hold a clear rebounding edge, 37.5 per game to 27. Passing numbers are low, with 9 assists per game against 11.5 turnovers for an assist-to-turnover ratio of 0.8, and opponents average 13.5 assists. UNLV has 8.5 steals and 6 blocks per game and forces 14.5 turnovers. The Rebels commit 20 fouls per game.
Sebastian Mack leads the Rebels with 24 ppg on 51.5% shooting. Cam Miles is second at 17.5 ppg on 36.4% from the field and has a team-high 3 assists per game. Tyrin Jones adds 14.5 ppg on 38.1% shooting, and he and Jeremy Foumena are the team’s top rebounders with 6.5 per game each.
Stanford Cardinal Preview
Stanford is 3-0 and has played all three games at home. The Cardinal come off a 91-73 win over Rice, with UC Irvine and Sacramento State to follow.
The Cardinal are averaging 82 points per game and allowing 67. They are making 50.9% of their shots from the field, and from three they are at 31.8% with 7 makes per game. Opponents are shooting 42.7% from the field and only 23.6% from three. Stanford has been nearly automatic at the free-throw line, going 88.7% and making 15.7 per game. Rebounding is close, with the Cardinal at 33 per game and their opponents at 30.7. Stanford averages 14.3 assists per game, more than double the 6.7 it allows. The Cardinal have 8.7 steals and 3 blocks per game, commit 11.7 turnovers and force 14.7. Their assist-to-turnover ratio is 1.2, and they commit 17 fouls per game.
Nick Townsend has been the standout, averaging 22.7 ppg on 71% shooting while also leading the team with 7.3 rebounds and 5 assists per game. Julius Price is next at 11.7 ppg on 50% shooting, and Christian Bliss adds 11 ppg on 58.8% from the field.
Stanford Cardinal @ UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Betting Trends: November 13, 2026
Why the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels will win
- UNLV has won seven of its last eight home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Stanford Cardinal will win
- Stanford has won 10 of its last 11 night games against non-Conference opponents.
- UNLV has lost the first half in seven of its last nine night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of UNLV’s last eight home games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 157+ points.
- Twenty-five of Stanford’s last 32 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- UNLV ranks T17th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (32.0).
- UNLV ranks T28th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (1.5).
- Stanford ranks T6th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (4.3).
- Stanford ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist to turnover ratio this season (0.45).