Memphis Tigers vs UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Matchup

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

Memphis vs UNLV Prediction

Planning on watching today's Tigers and Runnin' Rebels game? Catch the action at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV, as the Runnin' Rebels hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. Memphis is favored by -2 in this non-conference contest against UNLV. The game's over/under currently sits at 158 points.

Memphis vs. UNLV Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Memphis Tigers at UNLV Runnin' Rebels
Where: Las Vegas at Thomas & Mack Center
Date: Saturday, November 9th
Betting Odds MPHS -2, MPHS -133 | UNLV +110 O/U 158

Tigers Preview: Will Memphis Be The Talk of Thomas & Mack Center?

Memphis opened their season with an 83-75 win over Missouri on Monday. Playing at home, the Tigers were favored by 3.5 points and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 158, surpassing the over/under line of 154.5.

Memphis turned the game around in the 2nd half, after trailing 42-32 at halftime. They outscored Missouri 51-33 in the final 20 minutes to secure the win.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Memphis put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 45.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.6%. They connected on 40% of their threes, hitting 8 of 20 attempts, and were 76.7% from the free-throw line, making 23 of 30 shots.

PJ Haggerty led the way with 25 points and 5 assists, while Anthony Robinson II added 16 points and 7 assists, shooting 80% from the field. Tyrese Hunter and Moussa Cisse each contributed 14 points, with Cisse grabbing 7 rebounds.

Tigers Team Defense

Memphis gave up 75 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field. The Tigers allowed 18 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 47% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Memphis' defense conceded 8 threes on 20 attempts, with the other team hitting 40%. They also sent the opponent to the line 29 times, where they made 23 free throws, a 79% clip. The Tigers allowed 13 offensive rebounds.

Runnin' Rebels Preview: Does UNLV Have a Shot at a Home Win?

UNLV kicked off their season with a 93-79 win over Alabama State on Monday, November 4th. Playing at home, the Runnin' Rebels were -13.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.

UNLV led 46-41 at halftime and outscored the Hornets 47-38 in the second half. The game’s total points reached 172, surpassing the over/under line of 136.5.

Runnin' Rebels Offense Breakdown

UNLV's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 93 points on 56.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.5%, thanks in part to their 45% shooting from beyond the arc (9/20) and 63.2% shooting on two-point attempts (24/38).

Jeremiah Cherry was a force inside, hitting 10 of 11 shots and finishing with 24 points and 11 rebounds. Amarr Knox added 19 points and 5 assists, while Dedan Thomas Jr. contributed 17 points and 7 assists. The Runnin' Rebels also dished out 20 assists as a team and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds.

Runnin' Rebels Team Defense

UNLV's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 56% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponents to hit 63% of their two-point attempts, with 24 makes on 38 shots.

From beyond the arc, UNLV's opponents shot 45%, connecting on 9 of 20 three-point attempts. The Runnin' Rebels also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 18 free throws. UNLV gave up 13 offensive rebounds as well.

Tigers vs Runnin' Rebels Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past ten road matchups, Memphis has an ATS record of 3-7 while averaging 83 per game. The team went 5-5 overall in these games.
When looking at their past five home matchups, UNLV has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 72 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Runnin' Rebels have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 3-2.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Tigers have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 7-3.