Nevada vs UNLV Prediction 2/28/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Nevada vs UNLV Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 28th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

UNLV Rebels Preview

The UNLV Rebels have a 14-14 overall record and a 9-8 record in the Mountain West conference. They are coming off an 80-67 road loss against Grand Canyon and their previous three games were a 91-66 road win against Air Force, a 91-86 home loss against Colorado State and an 86-83 road win against Boise State.

Offensively, UNLV averages 79.4 points per game, while allowing 78.8 points per game defensively. The Rebels shoot with 47% from the field and grab 34.9 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.1 assists per game. They average 4.4 blocks per game and 8 steals per game defensively.

Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn leads UNLV in scoring, with an average of 20.3 points per game, while shooting with 50.5% from the field and 82.9% from the free throw line. Howie Fleming Jr. is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.8 per game, adding a team-high 3.5 assists.

Nevada Wolf Pack Preview

The Nevada Wolf Pack have a 19-9 overall record and an 11-6 record in the Mountain West conference. They are coming off a 67-60 home win against New Mexico and their previous three games were an 80-77 home win against Utah State, an 87-71 road loss against San Jose State and a 71-57 road loss against San Diego State.

Offensively, Nevada averages 75.8 points per game, while allowing 71.5 points per game defensively. The Wolf Pack shoot with 44% from the field and grab 36.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.4 assists per game. They average 3.9 blocks per game and 6.6 steals per game defensively.

Corey Camper Jr. leads Nevada in scoring, with an average of 17.8 points per game, while shooting with 48.2% from the field and 78.4% from the free throw line. Elijah Price is the team’s leading rebounder with 9 rebounds per game. Tayshawn Comer leads the team in assists with 3.8 per game.

Nevada Wolf Pack @ UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Betting Trends: February 28, 2026

Why the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels will win

• The home team has won each of Nevada’s last 10 games.
• Nevada has lost seven of its last eight night games at Thomas & Mack Center.
• Nevada has lost the first half in each of its last seven night games at Thomas & Mack Center.

Why the Nevada Wolf Pack will win

• Nevada has won four of its last five games against UNLV.
• UNLV has lost the first half in each of its last three night games.

Total Points Facts

• Ten of the last 11 games between Nevada and UNLV have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
• Seven of Nevada’s last eight night games at Thomas & Mack Center have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• UNLV ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (19.3).
• UNLV ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (26.3).
• Nevada ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (19.3).
• Nevada ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (25.5).

Nevada vs UNLV Prediction          

In this Nevada vs UNLV Prediction, Nevada is coming as -1 road favorites. Nevada has been the better team this season and has also been better against the spread, but they have been struggling on the road lately, having lost their last four road games. On the flip side, UNLV is 4-2 in its last 6 games but just 1-3 in its last 4 at home, so I see no value on either side. Both teams are 9-3 to the over in their last 12 games combined and their previous meeting this season was also a high-scoring one, so take the over 151.5 points in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Over 151.5