UNLV vs Northwestern Prediction 11-29-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a UNLV vs Northwestern prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, November 29th at Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

UNLV Rebels Betting Preview

The UNLV Rebels are 4-2 this season after they lost to Mississippi State by a score of 80-58 in their last game. UNLV trailed 45-32 at halftime and only scored 26 points in the second half in the loss. The Rebels shot 43.8% from the field, 40% on three pointers, and 53.3% on free throws in the game. Jailen Bedford led UNLV with 13 points and four rebounds in the game.

Prior to that loss, the Rebels won three games in a row against New Mexico State, Pepperdine, and Omaha. UNLV has scored 79.8 points per game and they have allowed 70.4 points against per game, while also averaging 34.4 rebounds and 14.2 assists per game this season. Dedan Thomas Jr. Is averaging 17.8 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game, while UNLV is shooting 45.7% from the field, 76.4% on free throws, and 38.1% on three pointers this year. 

Northwestern Wildcats Betting Preview

The Northwestern Wildcats are 5-2 this year after they lost to Butler by a score of 71-69 in their last game. Northwestern trailed 31-28 at halftime, but they did score 41 points in the second half in the narrow loss. The Wildcats shot 36.1% from the field, 25% on three pointers, and 80.8% on free throws in the game. Brooks Barnhizer led Northwestern with 24 points and seven rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Wildcats won four games in a row against Pepperdine, Montana State, Eastern Illinois, and UIC. Northwestern has scored 74.3 points per game and they have allowed 61.3 points against per game, while also averaging 37.3 rebounds and 15 assists per game this season. Nick Martinelli is averaging 23.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game, while NW is shooting 46.4% from the field, 72.6% on free throws, and 31.7% on three pointers this year. 

UNLV vs Northwestern Prediction 

Northwestern had their four game winning streak snapped on Thursday afternoon, but they showed some fight after falling down by quite a few points early in the game. UNLV was never really in their game against Mississippi State, but they are the better offensive team in this matchup. Northwestern did play pretty well in the second half against Butler and they were only a couple of plays away from getting the win, so I think they are in the much better spot mentally coming into this game. Take the Wildcats here.