New Mexico takes to the basketball court against UNLV on Wednesday, hoping to send the Rebels to a loss while covering the college basketball betting point spread at Thomas & Mack Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the UNLV Rebels in this one found them listed as -7.5-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Lobos was expected to move the line.
New Mexico Lobos vs UNLV Rebels Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the UNLV Rebels are 13-4 overall and 8-9 ATS, while the New Mexico Lobos are 8-11 and 8-10 ATS. As for the betting totals, UNLV boasts a 15-2 on the OU, and New Mexico is 9-9.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 126-rated UNLV Rebels and the No. 75-ranked New Mexico Lobos, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features UNLV's No. 7-ranked scoring average of 88.24 PPG, against a New Mexico Lobos defense rated No. 198 and allowing 75 PPG. The UNLV Rebels FG% has averaged 51.45% to date this season, more than the New Mexico Lobos shooters have managed so far (42.82% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
New Mexico got 21 points from Makuach Maluach but lost anyway, 89-80, to Fresno State on Saturday at Save Mart Center.
UNLV got 20 points from Jordan Johnson en route to a 81-76 victory over Air Force on Wednesday at Clune Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
New Mexico home to San Diego State, Saturday, January 20th
UNLV at Colorado State, Saturday, January 20th