Memphis vs UNLV Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/9/24

The Memphis Tigers are visiting the UNLV Rebels on Saturday, November 9th at the Thomas & Mack Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Memphis Tigers vs. UNLV Rebels Prediction.

UNLV Rebels Preview

The UNLV Rebels are coming off a strong season with a 21-13 record, placing 4th in the Mountain West with a 12-6 conference record. UNLV had a strong 12-5 home record and was above average on the road with 2-10. The Rebels were 18-10 against the spread and 15-13 in over/under.

In their season opener on Monday, the Rebels won Alabama State at home, 93-79. UNLV managed to push the -14-point spread and the game went over the 137.5-point total. The Rebels’ 93 points were 73rd in the nation, while their 79 points allowed were just 265th. UNLV was lights out in shooting from the field, connecting to 57% of their shots from the field and 45% from downtown. The Rebels will need some improvement from the free-throw line as they shot with just 64%.   

Junior forward Jeremiah Cherry led UNLV’s offense with a dominating performance with game-highs both in points with 24 and in rebounding with 11. Sophomore guard Dedan Thomas added 17 points and a game-high 7 assists. UNLV will play against Omaha following this one.

Memphis Tigers Preview

The Memphis Tigers are coming off a strong season with a 22-10 record, placing 5th in the AAC with an 11-7 conference record. Memphis was almost perfect at home with a 14-2 record, but were mediocre on the road with 7-6. The Tigers were 12-19 against the spread and 18-12-1 in over/under.

In their season opener on Monday, the Tigers won Missouri at home, 83-75. Memphis managed to cover the -3.5-point spread and the game went over the 154-point total. The Tigers’ 83 points were 162nd in the nation, while their 75 points allowed were 230rd. Memphis shot efficiently from downtown with 40% and also dominated the glass, out-rebounding Missouri 35-27.

Sophomore guard PJ Haggerty led Memphis’ offense with a game-high 25 points, 6 rebounds, and a team-high 5 assists. Senior center Moussa Cisse added 14 points and 7 rebounds. Memphis will face Ohio after this game.

Why the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels will win

• UNLV has won 14 of its last 15 night games against non-conference opponents at Thomas & Mack Center.
• Memphis has lost three of its last four road games.
• The home team has won the first half in seven of UNLV’s last eight games.

Why the Memphis Tigers will win

• Memphis has won each of its last nine night games against non-conference opponents.
• UNLV has lost each of its last five games against the American Athletic Conference.
• Memphis has won the first half in each of its last seven Saturday night games against non-conference opponents.

Memphis Tigers vs UNLV Rebels Prediction

In this Memphis Tigers vs. UNLV Rebels Prediction, Memphis is coming as -2-point home favorites. UNLV is projected as #104 in the nation this season, while Memphis is projected at a strong #53. Both teams are coming off strong outings in their openers and were both involved in high-scoring games with 172 and 158 total points. Both teams were also trending to the over last year, going 33-25-1 to the over, so I am expecting another high-scoring game today. I’m taking the over the point total in this one.