UNLV at San Diego State College Basketball Betting Tips 3/14/2019

Thursday, March 14, 2019

Thomas & Mack Center

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The UNLV Runnin' Rebels head to Thomas & Mack Center to take on the San Diego State Aztecs on Thursday, March 14, 2019. The opening line for this game has UNLV as 2 point favorites.

UNLV comes into this game with an overall record of 17-13. They currently have a point differential of 1.4 as they are averaging 74.0 points per game while giving up 72.6 per contest. San Diego State has an overall record of 19-12. They are averaging 72.6 points per game and surrendering 68.3, good for a point differential of 4.4.

Valuable UNLV Runnin' Rebels Betting Trends

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels are 15-14-1 against the spread this season

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels are 16-14-0 against the over/under this year

Important San Diego State Aztecs Betting Trends

The San Diego State Aztecs are 15-14-1 against the spread this season

The San Diego State Aztecs are 9-20-1 against the over/under this year

Key UNLV Runnin' Rebels Injuries

12/21/18 F Shakur Juiston Knee is out for season
01/02/19 F Cheickna Dembele Finger is out for season

Key San Diego State Aztecs Injuries

No key injuries to report

Player Spotlight

Kris Clyburn comes into this game averaging 13.9 points per contest while playing 31.3 minutes per night this year. He grabs 5.3 rebounds per contest and distributes 1.2 assists per game. His FG percentage is 47% while his free throw percentage is 77%. Amauri Hardy averages 13.2 points per contest in 29.5 minutes per game. He averages 3.3 assists per game and 3.0 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 44% for the season while his free throw percentage is 68%.

Player Spotlight

Jalen McDaniels scores 16.0 points per contest while playing 31.1 minutes per game. He hauls in 8.1 rebounds per contest and has 2.2 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 47% and his free throw percentage is at 73%. Devin Watson averages 15.7 points per game this year and he sees the court an average of 33.7 minutes per game. He also brings in 3.0 rebounds per game and has 4.2 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 40% and his free throw percentage is 74%.

Useful Team Statistics

UNLV averages 74.0 points per contest, which is 135th in D-1. Their average scoring margin is 1.4 and their shooting percentage is 43% as a unit, which has them ranked 252nd. From 3-point territory they shoot 34%, which is good for 191st in the nation. They average 38.7 boards per contest and 12.9 assists per game, which ranks them 32nd and 219th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 170th with 13.0 per game. The Runnin' Rebels allow 72.6 points per contest, which is 216th in the NCAA. They also surrender a 45% shooting percentage and a 36% average from 3-point range, ranking them 270th and 285th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 33.6 rebounds a game which ranks 109th, and they allow 12.9 assists per game which puts them in 170th place in the country. They force 12.4 turnovers per game which ranks them 118th in Division 1.

Useful Team Statistics

San Diego State is 173rd in the nation with 72.6 points per contest this season. They are 181st in the country in shooting at 44%, while their average scoring margin is 4.4. They shoot 37% from beyond the arc, which is good for 57th in the NCAA. They are 143rd in D-1 in rebounding with 36.0 boards per contest and 88th in assists per game with 14.6. The Aztecs are 192nd in turnovers per contest with 12.8. The Aztecs give up 68.3 points per game, which ranks them 90th in Division 1. Their defense surrenders a 41% shooting percentage and a 33% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 60th and 112th in those defensive statistics. They rank 174th with 13.0 dimes allowed per game and 120th with 33.9 boards surrendered per contest. The Aztecs are 190th in the nation in forcing turnovers with 13.3 per contest this year.

Advanced Statistics

The Runnin' Rebels are 123rd in the nation in offensive rating with 106.3. In terms of pace they are 191st in the country with 69 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 50% is 236th. As a team they are 238th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 53% and they shoot 3-pointers on 40% of their shots, ranking 122nd in Division 1. UNLV is 207th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 15.8 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

San Diego State is 175th in college basketball in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 16.2 times per 100 possessions. The Aztecs are 145th in the country in offensive rating with 105.1. In terms of pace they are 184th in Division 1 with 69.1 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 51% is 164th. As a team they are 149th in D-1 in true shooting percentage with 55% and they shoot 3-pointers on 37% of their shots, ranking 210th in the nation.

Who will win tonight's UNLV/San Diego State college basketball game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take UNLV -2

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