New Mexico Lobos vs UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Matchup

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

New Mexico vs UNLV Prediction

Looking to win big? The Lobos and Runnin' Rebels face off at 3:00 ET on FOX. The Runnin' Rebels are hosting the game at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV. In this Mountain West matchup, New Mexico is favored bt -4.5 vs. UNLV. The over/under for the game is 147.5 points.

New Mexico vs. UNLV Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: New Mexico Lobos at UNLV Runnin' Rebels
Where: Las Vegas at Thomas & Mack Center
Date: Saturday, January 25th
Betting Odds NMX -4.5, NMX -194 | UNLV +160 O/U 147.5

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New Mexico Lobos Recent Game/Games

The Lobos improved to 15-4 on the season with a dominant 95-67 win over Fresno State on Monday. Playing at home, New Mexico entered the game as -21.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 162, just over the 160.5-point line.

New Mexico jumped out to a 45-27 lead at halftime and continued to pour it on in the second half, scoring 50 points while allowing 40.

Lobos Offense Breakdown

The Lobos put up 95 points in their last game, shooting 48.7% from the field and 43.3% from three-point range, hitting 13 of 30 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.4%, and they grabbed 15 offensive rebounds, dishing out 23 assists as a team.

Donovan Dent led the way with 20 points and 9 assists, while Brian Amuneke added 18 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep. Mustapha Amzil was efficient, scoring 15 points on 6 of 8 shooting, including 3 of 4 from three-point range.

Lobos Team Defense

New Mexico's defense gave up 67 points in their last game, allowing their opponent to shoot 48% from the field. Inside the arc, they conceded 25 of 48 attempts for 52% shooting.

From three-point range, New Mexico's opponent hit 13 of 30 shots, good for 43%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 11 times, where they made 6 free throws for 54%.

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UNLV Runnin' Rebels Recent Game/Games

UNLV's season record dropped to 11-8 after a narrow 63-61 home loss to Wyoming on Tuesday, January 21st. The Runnin' Rebels were -9 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.

UNLV trailed 25-24 at halftime and were outscored 38-37 in the second half. The combined points of 124 fell short of the O/U line of 133.5.

Runnin' Rebels Offense Breakdown

UNLV struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 39.7% from the field and 26.3% from three-point range, hitting 5 of 19 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, and they connected on only 58.8% of their free throws, going 10 for 17.

Obi Agbim led the way with 19 points, hitting 5 of 9 from deep, while Dedan Thomas Jr. added 17 points and 4 assists. Jordan Nesbitt contributed 13 points and 12 rebounds, making 3 of 4 threes, and Jaden Henley chipped in 15 points despite shooting 1 of 5 from beyond the arc.

Runnin' Rebels Team Defense

UNLV's defense held their opponent to 63 points, allowing them to shoot 39% from the field on 23 of 58 attempts. Inside the arc, they gave up 18 buckets on 39 tries, a 46% shooting rate.

From three-point range, UNLV limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 19 attempts, a 26% success rate. They also sent them to the line 17 times, where they hit 10 free throws, shooting 58%. UNLV allowed 10 offensive rebounds.

Lobos vs Runnin' Rebels Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Lobos last three road games, the team averaged 78 points per game while allowing 71. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 2-1 straight-up.
Through their last ten home contests, the Runnin' Rebels offense has averaged 69 points per game while allowing an average of 75. UNLV posted an overall record of 4-6 while going 5-5 ATS.
In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Runnin' Rebels have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Lobos have a straight up record of 8-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 5-5.