Nevada Wolf Pack vs UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Matchup

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

UNLV vs Nevada Prediction

Betting on today's Runnin' Rebels and Wolf Pack game? Catch the action at Lawlor Events Center in Reno, NV, as the Wolf Pack hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on CBSS. The odds for this Mountain West conference game currently have Nevada as the -4.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 132.5 points.

UNLV vs. Nevada Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: UNLV Runnin' Rebels at Nevada Wolf Pack
Where: Reno at Lawlor Events Center
Date: Saturday, February 1st
Betting Odds NEVADA -4.5, UNLV +168 | NEVADA -205 O/U 132.5

Runnin' Rebels Preview: Can the Runnin' Rebels Lock in a Road Win?

UNLV’s season record dropped to 11-10 after a 76-71 road loss to Utah State on Wednesday. The Rebels entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs but managed to keep things closer than expected.

After trailing 33-24 at halftime, UNLV put up a strong fight in the second half, outscoring the Aggies 47-43. The game’s total points of 147 narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 146.5.

Runnin' Rebels Offense Breakdown

In their last game, UNLV's offense put up 71 points, shooting 42.9% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 20 attempts for 20%, but connected on 55.6% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 19 of 23 attempts for 82.6%.

Dedan Thomas Jr. led the way with 22 points and 6 assists, shooting 61.5% from the field. Deyton Albury, Jalen Hill, and Jaden Henley each contributed 16 points, with Henley adding 6 rebounds and 3 assists. Drake Allen was perfect from three, hitting all 3 of his attempts and finishing with 15 points in just 16 minutes.

Runnin' Rebels Team Defense

Despite giving up 76 points, UNLV's defense struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 48% from the field. They allowed 15 two-point baskets on 25 attempts, resulting in a 60% shooting percentage inside the arc.

From three-point range, UNLV's opponent hit 9 of 25 shots, good for 36%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 31 times, where they made 19 free throws, shooting 61%. UNLV gave up 7 offensive rebounds.

Wolf Pack Preview: Can Nevada Live Up to the Hype at Home?

Nevada Wolf Pack Recent Game

The Wolf Pack fell to 11-10 on the season after a 66-56 road loss to Boise State on Wednesday. Entering the game as +7.5 point underdogs, Nevada not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 122, falling short of the O/U line of 136.5.

Nevada trailed 28-24 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 32 points while allowing 38. The loss leaves them searching for answers as they try to get back on track.

Wolf Pack Offense Breakdown

Nevada's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 56 points with a field goal percentage of 40.5%. They shot 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 18 attempts, and connected on 66.7% of their free throws, going 16 for 24 from the line.

Javan Buchanan led the way with 19 points, shooting 58.3% from the field and 40% from three. Alvaro Cardenas and Nick Davidson each added 18 points, with Davidson hitting 75% of his threes, going 3 for 4 from deep.

Wolf Pack Team Defense

Nevada's defense held their opponent to 66 points, with a field goal percentage of 40% (20/49). They allowed 12 two-point field goals on 24 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 32%, making 8 of 25 three-point attempts. Nevada also sent them to the line 26 times, where they hit 18 free throws (69%).

Runnin' Rebels vs Wolf Pack Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three road games, UNLV has averaged 69 points per game while allowing 76. The team's record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
When looking at their past ten home matchups, Nevada has an ATS record of 4-6 while averaging 70 per game. The team went 4-6 overall in these games.
Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, UNLV has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 2-8 straight up.
Against the spread, the Wolf Pack have put together 0-3 in their last three games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 2-1 straight up.