New Mexico at UNLV 1/18/21 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

The final game of the Monday college basketball schedule will feature a matchup between the New Mexico Lobos and the UNLV Rebels from the Thomas and Mack Center. The Lobos are off to an 0-7 start in Mountain West Conference play and are allowing 72.8 points. On Saturday, New Mexico shot a woeful 33 percent from the field during a 77-54 road loss against UNLV.

New Mexico G Makuach Maluach missed 11 of his 15 field goal attempts and finished with a team-high 13 points. Valdir Manuel added ten points and four rebounds in a losing effort for the Lobos.

The UNLV Rebels have dropped six of their first nine games overall and have lost starting PG Marvin Coleman (leg) for the remainder of the season. During Saturday’s win against New Mexico, UNLV built an 11-point halftime lead and never trailed during the second half. The Rebels connected on 10-of-27 from the three-point line and shot 51 percent overall.

UNLV F Cheikh Mbacke Diong led all scorers with 20 points on 9-for-11 shooting and grabbed six rebounds. Bryce Hamilton contributed 19 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists for the Rebels.