Alabama State Hornets vs UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Alabama State vs UNLV NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Las Vegas.

Alabama State vs UNLV Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Hornets and Runnin' Rebels. The game is starting at 11:30 ET on MWN, and it's hosted by the Runnin' Rebels at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 136.5 points, and UNLV is favored by -13 at home against Alabama State.

Alabama State vs. UNLV Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Alabama State Hornets at UNLV Runnin' Rebels
Where: Las Vegas at Thomas & Mack Center
Date: Monday, November 4th
Betting Odds UNLV -13, ALAST +628 | UNLV -1035 O/U 136.5

Hornets Preview: Will the Hornets Defense Show Up on the Road?

Alabama State Hornets Records

Alabama State finished last season with a 9-19 overall record, going 7-11 in SWAC play. At home, they posted a 4-5 record, with an average scoring margin of -2.0 points per game. On the road, they went 5-14, losing by an average of 6.6 points per game.

Against the spread, the Hornets were 14-14, including a 12-7 mark on the road. They were 7-5 straight-up when favored but struggled as underdogs, going 2-14 in those matchups. Their average over/under line was 142.2 points, and they had an 11-17 O/U record, with their games averaging 138.1 points.

Hornets Offense Breakdown

Alabama State Hornets Offense Stats

Last season, Alabama State averaged 68.6 points per game, ranking 292nd in possessions per game with 65.4. Their shooting was a challenge, as they finished 406th in field goal percentage at 37% and 410th in effective field goal percentage at 42%. They made 7 three-pointers per game, ranking 229th, but struggled from beyond the arc, shooting 28% and ranking 401st.

Alabama State Hornets Top Returning Offensive Players

The Hornets return two key guards: TJ Madlock and CJ Hines. Madlock led the team with 15.8 points per game last season, while Hines contributed 9.7 points and 2.6 assists per game. Both played in all 32 games last season.

Hornets Team Defense

Alabama State allowed 69.4 points per game last season, ranking 96th in the nation. Opponents shot 31.4% from three-point range against them, placing the Hornets 162nd in the country in that category. They also gave up 21.5 free throws per game, which ranked 281st nationally.

On the defensive side, Alabama State averaged 8.7 steals per game, ranking 27th in the nation. They also recorded 3.8 blocked shots per game, placing them 111th in that category.

Runnin' Rebels Preview: Are the Runnin' Rebels Ready for a Home Win?

UNLV Runnin' Rebels Records

UNLV finished last season with a 17-11 overall record, going 12-7 in Mountain West play. At home, they posted a 10-8 record with a +2.6 average scoring margin, while they were 7-3 on the road, winning by an average of 4.6 points per game.

Against the spread, the Runnin' Rebels went 16-12, including a 7-3 mark on the road. As the favorite, they were 12-4 straight-up and 10-6 ATS. Their games averaged 140 points, and they had a 15-13 over/under record, with an average O/U line of 141.9 points.

Runnin' Rebels Offense Breakdown

UNLV averaged 73.2 points per game last season, ranking 345th in possessions per game (62.3). They shot 45% from the field (128th) and had a 51% effective field goal percentage (179th). The Rebels made 6.8 three-pointers per game, shooting 33% from beyond the arc, ranking 264th in three-point percentage.

Jailen Bedford and Dedan Thomas Jr. return as key contributors. Bedford averaged 14.6 points and 6.4 rebounds per game, while Thomas added 14.1 points and 5.2 assists per game last season.

Runnin' Rebels Team Defense

UNLV allowed 67.8 points per game last season, ranking 66th in the nation, and held opponents to 30.4% shooting from beyond the arc, placing them 113th in 3-point defense. They also gave up 16.7 free throws per game, ranking 97th in that category.

The Runnin' Rebels averaged 6.2 steals per game, ranking 213th nationally, and were 40th in blocked shots, with 4.6 per game.

Hornets vs Runnin' Rebels Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Although Alabama State has a straight up record of 0-5 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 0-5. The team averaged 62 points per game in these games.
Although UNLV has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 72 points per game in these games.
As the betting underdog, the Hornets have an ATS mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. Alabama State posted a straight up mark of 1-9 in these matchups.
UNLV has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 5-0 SU and 5-0 ATS in their last five games.