UNLV looks to cover the Rebels-Lobos pointspread on Wednesday and improve its overall 10-12 mark when they host New Mexico in college basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The New Mexico Lobos were listed as -2-point favorites at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
New Mexico Lobos vs UNLV Rebels Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The UNLV Rebels currently sport a 10-12 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 11-11 ATS. The New Mexico Lobos are 13-9 and 8-12 ATS. Betting totals have seen the UNLV Rebels produce a 10-12 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the New Mexico Lobos have gone 9-11 against the totals betting line.
This game puts the UNLV Rebels, most recently No. 201 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the New Mexico Lobos, who rate No. 172 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features UNLV's No. 192-ranked scoring average of 71.27 PPG, against a New Mexico Lobos defense rated No. 169 and allowing 73.32 PPG. The UNLV Rebels FG% has averaged 39.92% to date this season, less than the New Mexico Lobos shooters have managed so far (47.21% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Lobos endured a 82-65 loss at the hands of the Wolf Pack on Saturday, despite a 18-point effort from Tim Williams at Lawlor Events Center.
The Rebels got 17 points from Jovan Mooring, but it was San Jose State that prevailed in a 76-72 final on Saturday at The Event Center.
Next Betting Matchups
New Mexico home to San Jose State, Saturday, February 4th
UNLV at Colorado State, Saturday, February 4th