The UNLV Rebels host Arizona State on Wednesday, looking to build on their 8-2 mark against the 6-3 Sun Devils in college basketball betting action at Thomas & Mack Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Arizona State Sun Devils opened as 4-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Arizona State Sun Devils vs UNLV Rebels Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The UNLV Rebels are 8-2 so far on the season, and 6-3 ATS vs the number. The Arizona State Sun Devils, meanwhile, are 6-3 and 5-4 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen UNLV go 2-7 and the Arizona State Sun Devils go 4-5 on betting totals.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 49 (UNLV) and the No. 41 (Arizona State) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features UNLV's No. 77-ranked scoring average of 78.8 PPG, against a Arizona State Sun Devils defense rated No. 116 and allowing 68.67 PPG. The UNLV Rebels FG% has averaged 45.59% to date this season, more than the Arizona State Sun Devils shooters have managed so far (42.34% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Tra Holder scored 15 points in a futile effort to lead the Sun Devils to a win (they lost 72-58 to Kentucky at Rupp Arena on Saturday).
UNLV earned a 73-62 victory over UC Riverside on Saturday, getting 17 points from Patrick Mccaw at Student Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Arizona State home to Houston Baptist, Saturday, December 19th
UNLV at Arizona, Saturday, December 19th