The New Mexico Lobos will try to cover the point spread at The Pit on Sunday when they get a visit from the UNLV Rebels in NCAA basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, New Mexico sat as -2-point favorites over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook
UNLV Rebels vs New Mexico Lobos Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the UNLV Rebels have watched them go 19-9 and 12-15-1 ATS on the college basketball season, while the New Mexico Lobos are at 14-14 and 13-14 ATS. In totals betting, the New Mexico Lobos are 14-13, while the UNLV Rebels have a 18-10 mark.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 66 (New Mexico) and the No. 184 (UNLV) 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 New Mexico's No. 35-ranked scoring average of 80.64 PPG, against a UNLV Rebels defense rated No. 214 and allowing 76.32 PPG. The New Mexico Lobos FG% has averaged 44.35% to date this season, less than the UNLV Rebels shooters have managed so far (49.53% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Jordan Johnson scored 13 points in a futile effort to lead the Rebels to a win (they lost 77-64 to Fresno State at Thomas & Mack Center on Wednesday).
New Mexico earned a 119-114 victory over Wyoming on Tuesday, getting 24 points from Sam Logwood at Arena-Auditorium.
Next Betting Matchups
UNLV home to Nevada, Wednesday, February 28th
New Mexico at Colorado State, Wednesday, February 28th