UNLV (6-5) vs Fresno State (4-8)
December 28, 2024 at 10:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: UNLV -16.4 / Fresno State +16.5 — Over/Under: 144.5
The Fresno State Bulldogs and UNLV Rebels meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Thomas & Mack Center. Here’s a Fresno State vs UNLV Prediction. This article will include a Fresno State vs UNLV Pick.
Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Fresno State Bulldogs beat San Diego, lost to Cal Baptist, and they play New Mexico, Utah State and Colorado State next. The Fresno State Bulldogs are averaging 72 points on 39.4 percent shooting and allowing 79.6 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Zaon Collins is averaging 13.4 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Amar Augillard is averaging 13.3 points and 0.5 assists. Mykell Robinson is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Weaver is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Fresno State Bulldogs are shooting 28.2 percent from beyond the arc and 66.7 percent from the free throw line. The Fresno State Bulldogs are allowing 32.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.5 rebounds per game.
UNLV Rebels Betting Preview
The UNLV Rebels lost to Dayton, beat UC Riverside, and they play Air Force, San Jose State and Boise State next. The UNLV Rebels are averaging 71.5 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 69.6 points on 42.6 percent shooting. Dedan Thomas is averaging 16.5 points and 2.3 rebounds, while Jeremiah Cherry is averaging 10.6 points and 0.8 assists. Jaden Henry is the third double-digit scorer and Jailen Bedford is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The UNLV Rebels are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 73.7 percent from the free throw line. The UNLV Rebels are allowing 33.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.7 rebounds per game.
Why the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels will win
- Fresno State has lost each of its last seven night games against Conference opponents.
- UNLV has won seven of its last eight night games at Thomas & Mack Center.
- UNLV has won the first half in each of its last six games at Thomas & Mack Center.
Total Points Facts
- Each of UNLV’s last nine games against the Mountain West Conference Conference have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
- Each of Fresno State’s last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 157+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Fresno State ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (66.5).
- Fresno State ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (44.4%).
Fresno State vs UNLV Prediction
The UNLV Rebels have the clear talent edge, and them winning by a wide margin at home shouldn’t be a surprise. The problem is UNLV is 3-7-1 ATS on the season and the offense has fallen off a cliff over its last several games. The Fresno State Bulldogs can’t possibly play any worse than they have up to this point. This is a conference game, and the underdog has covered 8 of the last 10 games between Fresno State and UNLV. I’ll take a shot in the dark with Fresno State and the points.