UNLV vs Pepperdine Prediction 11-20-24 College Basketball Picks
Pepperdine (1-2) vs. UNLV (2-1)
November 20, 2024 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: UNLV -15; Over/Under: 146
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In this article, we will formulate a UNLV vs Pepperdine Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, November 20th, at the Thomas & Mack Center.
Pepperdine Has Lost Two Straight Games
Pepperdine has lost two straight games and they have so major issues heading into this game. Pepperdine faced off against UC Irvine in the last game and they scored 80 points while the defense gave up 62 points and that led to the 18-point defeat. Stefan Todorovic put up 17 points and two rebounds. Pepperdine is averaging 71.7 points, while their defense is giving up 79.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 275th in the league, while the defense is ranked 318th. Stefan Todorovic is averaging 25 points while shooting 61.1 percent from behind the three-point line.
UNLV Looks to Build on Last Game
UNLV faced off against Omaha in the last game and they were able to secure the victory. UNLV scored 80 points, and they ended up winning by 11 points. UNLV was led by Jalen Hill who put up 17 points, eight rebounds, and one assist. UNLV is averaging 82.3 points whereas defense is giving up 76 points per game. The offense is ranked 118th, while the defense is ranked 270th. Dedan Thomas Jr has been the top player for UNLV putting up 18 points while shooting 41.9 percent from the field and 50 percent from behind the three-point line. In this game, if UNLV wants to find success, they are going to need the offense to get out to a fast start to put the pressure on.
Why UNLV Will Beat Pepperdine
- UNLV has won seven of its last eight games against non-conference opponents at Thomas & Mack Center.
- Pepperdine has lost six of its last seven night games against the Mountain West Conference.
UNLV vs Pepperdine Prediction
These are both teams that have been good with their offense to start, and they like to put the pressure on. Pepperdine is coming off a game where they scored 80 points, and UNLV is averaging 82.3 points per game. There is going to be very little defense played by either team here, and that will be the difference, as this game is going to end up being a shootout. Back the over to cash.
