The Loyola Marymount Lions need a win after splitting their last 8 games. The UNLV Rebels will play their first game since November 28 after their game against Dayton was canceled. Let’s preview this game and give out a Loyola Marymount Lions vs UNLV Rebels prediction.
Loyola Marymount Lions Betting Preview
The Loyola Marymount Lions had a 3-game winning streak snapped by Nevada last week. The Loyola Marymount Lions are averaging 77.7 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 68.9 points on 40.9 percent shooting. Dominick Harris is averaging 13.9 points and 4.2 rebounds, while Justin Wright is averaging 11.2 points and 3.6 rebounds. Justice Hill is the third double-digit scorer and Alex Merkviladze is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Loyola Marymount Lions are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 74.6 percent from the free throw line. The Loyola Marymount Lions are allowing 30.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.8 rebounds per game.
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UNLV Rebels Betting Preview
The UNLV Rebels haven’t played in two weeks since their two-point win over Akron. The UNLV Rebels are averaging 72.7 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 73.8 points on 49.6 percent shooting. Kalib Boone is averaging 13.8 points and 5.2 rebounds, while Luis Rodriguez is averaging 12.2 points and 1.8 assists. Jalen Hill is the third double-digit scorer and Dedan Thomas Jr. is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The UNLV Rebels are shooting 33.1 percent from beyond the arc and 70 percent from the free throw line. The UNLV Rebels are allowing 40.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28.3 rebounds per game.
Loyola Marymount Lions vs UNLV Rebels prediction
The Loyola Marymount Lions have shown flashes this season and have shown some decent offensive depth. However, this game is all about UNLV and the emotional return as they play their first game in over a week. While UNLV hasn’t exactly played well up to this point, returning to the court for the first time since the mass shooting should bring the team closer together and lead to a harder effort. I expect a packed house and emotional atmosphere to get the Revels over the top. I’ll lay the bucket with UNLV.