Rebels vs Shockers College Hoops Game Preview

UNLV RebelsWichita State Shockers
Dec 4, 4:05 PM | Charles Koch Arena

UNLV Rebels vs Wichita State Shockers Odds

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Wichita State will look to improve on its 4-2 record on Sunday when they host UNLV in NCAAB odds action at Charles Koch Arena.

The Shockers sport records of 4-2 and 1-4 ATS heading into this battle, while the Rebels have 8-0 and 5-2 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 2-3 for the Shockers and 4-3 for the Rebels.



View UNLV vs Wichita State Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
The Rebels are listed as 1.5-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Shockers - Rebels odds would favor the Shockers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Wichita State is rated No. 8 in the current Odds Shark poll, while UNLV is at No. 72. Mathematical models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 87-81 win for the Rebels.



How They Match Up:
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Wichita State has the nation's No. 122-rated offensive output, at 71.5 PPG. The visiting Rebels defense ranks No. 168 allowing on average 66.6 PPG. The Shockers FG% has averaged 43.4% so far, less than the Rebels marksmen have achieved on the year, 47.1% per game.

Defensively, UNLV features the nation's No. 324-rated defense on the road, allowing 84 points per game. Wichita State, meanwhile, comes in at No. 125 nationally in scoring at home.

Last time out for UNLV, they were a 94-88 Sportsbook as they battled Santa Barbara on the road. They covered in the match as a 2.5-point favorite. Mike Moser went off for 34 points and added 10 rebounds for good measure, leading UNLV to a 94-88 win over Santa Barbara on Wednesday at Thunderdome.

Last time out for Wichita State, they were a 75-60 Sportsbook as they battled CS Fullerton at home. They failed to cover in the match as a 19-point favorite. Wichita State earned a 75-60 victory over CS Fullerton on Thursday, getting 19 points from Carl Hall at Charles Koch Arena.


UNLV Rebels Trends:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
Before playing Wisconsin are 3-0
After playing Santa Barbara are 3-2
After a win are 9-1

Wichita State Shockers Trends:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
Before playing Tulsa are 5-5
After a win are 6-4


A few Rebels at Shockers trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of UNLV's last 5 games on the road
UNLV is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Wichita State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Wichita State is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
Wichita State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games


Next up:
UNLV at Wisconsin, Saturday, December 10
Wichita State at Tulsa, Wednesday, December 7

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