New Mexico at UNLV 1/18/20 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions
Last Updated: 01/17/2020 at 7:21 PM ET
The New Mexico Lobos visit Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday for a Mountain West Conference tilt with the UNLV Runnin Rebels. New Mexico fell to 15-4 overall and 4-2 in the MWC following its 105-72 loss on the road to the Colorado State Rams. The Lobos fell behind 56-33 at the half and could not mount a rally in the second half. Zane Martin led the Lobos in the loss with 17 points.
JaQuan Lyle is the leading scorer for New Mexico with an average of 16.9 points per game, while Carlton Bragg Jr. is the second leading scorer and leading rebounder with averages of 12.6 points and 10.3 rebounds per game. JJ Caldwell leads the Lobos in assists with an average of 5.7 per game.
UNLV improved its overall record to 10-9 and it's MWC record to 5-1 following its 98-87 victory over the San Jose State Spartans on Wednesday. Marvin Coleman led the Runnin Rebels balanced attack in scoring with 17 points and Cheikh Mbacke Dion posted another double-double for the Runnin Rebels.
Amauri Hardy is the leading scorer for the Runnin Rebels with an average of 14.9 points per game while Cheikh Mbacke Diong leads UNLV in rebounds with an average of 9.1 per game and Elijah Mitrou-Long is the leader in assists with an average of 3.8 per game.
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UNLV is hitting its stride at the right time as the Runnin Rebels have won 6 of their last 7 straight up while covering the number in 5 of those same 7. UNLV plays much better on its home court during MWC matchups than its does on the road. In contrast, New Mexico has lost 2 of its last 4 SU and has failed to cover 5 of its last 7 overall. Final Score Prediction, UNLV Runnin Rebels win and cover ATS 80-68
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