The UNLV Rebels will hit the floor running against the visiting USC Trojans Friday, looking to improve their record and boost wagering bankrolls in the process.

This matchup is a neutral-site affair being played at Orleans Arena.

The Rebels currently sports a 5-0 record overall in NCAAB action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 3-1 ATS. The Trojans are 2-3 and 1-3 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Rebels produce a 2-2 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Trojans have gone 1-3 against the number.



View USC vs UNLV Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Bettors looking to side with UNLV in this one will find them as 12.5-point favorites.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Rebels sit at No. 289 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Trojans sit at No. 57 on the same chart. The computers running our scores simulations have concluded that the Rebels will win this game 86-64.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits UNLV's No. 27-ranked offense, averaging 83.2 PPG, against a Trojans defense that ranks No. 32 at 56.6 PPG. The Rebels field goal percentage has averaged 49.2% so far, more than the Trojans marksmen have achieved on the year, 40.2% per game.

Comparing how these foes stack up statistically, USC owns the country's No. 52-rated mark, allowing 56 points per game on the highway. UNLV, on the other hand, rates No. 67 in scoring at home.

USC won its last outing, a 65-62 result against Morgan State on November 22. USC earned a 65-62 victory over Morgan State on Tuesday, getting 19 points from Aaron Fuller at Galen Center.

UNLV won its last outing, a 75-52 result against Cal Poly on November 22. They covered in that game as a 15-point favorite. The Rebels blew out Cal Poly on Tuesday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 75-52 win at Thomas & Mack Center.


USC Trojans Trends:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing UC Riverside are 2-0
After a win are 4-6

UNLV Rebels Trends:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Santa Barbara are 3-2
After playing Cal Poly are 2-0
After a win are 9-1

A few Trojans at Rebels trends to consider:
UNLV is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games


Next up:
USC at UC Riverside, Wednesday, November 30
UNLV at Santa Barbara, Wednesday, November 30