Pacific (5-6) vs. UNLV (4-4)
December 14, 2024 10:30 pm EDT
The Line: UNLV -12.5; Over/Under: +138.5
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The Pacific Tigers and UNLV Rebels meet Saturday in college basketball action at the McAlister Field House. Here’s a UNLV vs Pacific Prediction. This article will include a UNLV vs Pacific Pick.
Pacific Tigers Betting Preview
The Pacific Tigers lost to Colorado and Illinois State, and they play Portland State, Idaho and Saint Mary’s next. The Pacific Tigers are averaging 72 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 69.5 points on 40.7 percent shooting. Elias Ralph is averaging 17.3 points and 2.3 assists, while Elijah Fisher is averaging 16.8 points and 5.2 rebounds. Lamar Washington is the third double-digit scorer and Jefferson Koulibaly is grabbing 2.2 rebounds. The Pacific Tigers are shooting 28.8 percent from beyond the arc and 69.7 percent from the free throw line. The Pacific Tigers are allowing 29.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.3 rebounds per game.
UNLV Rebels Betting Preview
The UNLV Rebels lost to Northwestern and Creighton, and they play Dayton, UC Riverside and Fresno State next. The UNLV Rebels are averaging 73 points on 44.5 percent shooting and allowing 72.8 points on 44.5 percent shooting. Dedan Thomas is averaging 16.8 points and 1.9 rebounds, while Jeremiah Cherry is averaging 11.8 points and 0.8 assists. Jailen Bedford is the third double-digit scorer and Julian Rishwain is grabbing 3 rebounds. The UNLV Rebels are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 73.3 percent from the free throw line. The UNLV Rebels are allowing 38.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.8 rebounds per game.
Why the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels will win
- Pacific has lost each of its last eight road night games against non-Conference opponents.
- The home team has won each of Pacific’s last six games.
- Pacific has lost the first half in each of its last six road night games against the Mountain West Conference.
UNLV vs Pacific Prediction
The UNLV Rebels are obviously the more talented team and could blow the doors off, but they’ve also had issues defensively this season and are 1-6-1 ATS on the year. UNLV has failed to cover each of its last four games and the offense has taken a turn in the wrong direction as well with the competition improving. This could also be a look ahead spot with Dayton on deck. The Pacific Tigers compete defensively. Give me the points.
