The New Mexico State Aggies and UNLV Rebels meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Thomas & Mack Center. Here’s a UNLV vs New Mexico State Prediction. This article will include a UNLV vs New Mexico State Pick.
New Mexico State Aggies Betting Preview
The New Mexico State Aggies beat Corpus Christi, lost to Dayton, and they play Pepperdine, Abilene Christian and New Mexico next. The New Mexico State Aggies are averaging 76 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 69 points on 35.6 percent shooting. Christian Cook is averaging 14.3 points and 2 rebounds, while Zawdie Jackson is averaging 14.3 points and 3.5 rebounds. Robert Carpenter is the third double-digit scorer and Dionte Bostick is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The New Mexico State Aggies are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 65.2 percent from the free throw line. The New Mexico State Aggies are allowing 29.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.3 rebounds per game.
UNLV Rebels Betting Preview
The UNLV Rebels beat Omaha and Pepperdine, and they play Mississippi State, Creighton and Pacific next. The UNLV Rebels are averaging 81.8 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 71.8 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Dedan Thomas Jr. is averaging 16.8 points and 1.8 rebounds, while Jeremiah Cherry is averaging 16 points and 0.8 assists. Julian Rishwain is dishing 2.5 assists and Jalen Hill is grabbing 4 rebounds. The UNLV Rebels are shooting 39.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free throw line. The UNLV Rebels are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.3 rebounds per game.
Why the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels will win
- New Mexico State has lost seven of its last eight road games against non-Conference opponents.
- UNLV has won seven of its last eight games against non-Conference opponents at Thomas & Mack Center.
- UNLV has won the first half in each of its last six day games at Thomas & Mack Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
UNLV vs New Mexico State Prediction
The UNLV Rebels are the more talented team and could comfortably win at home, but this is also a look ahead spot, with Mississippi State and Creighton on deck. The New Mexico State Aggies are also a feisty team that gets after it defensively, ad just played Dayton. New Mexico State won’t be scared of the moment. I’ll take a stab with the Aggies and the points.