UNLV at San Diego State NCAA Basketball Picks & Predictions 1/26/2019

Saturday, January 26, 2019

Viejas Arena

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The UNLV Runnin' Rebels travel to Viejas Arena to play the San Diego State Aztecs on Saturday, January 26, 2019. The opening line for this matchup has San Diego State as 4 point favorites.

UNLV comes into this game with an overall record of 11-7. They currently have a point differential of 4.8 as they are averaging 75.8 points per game while giving up 71.1 per contest. San Diego State has an overall record of 10-8. They are averaging 75.3 points per game and surrendering 70.1, good for a point differential of 5.2.

Valuable UNLV Runnin' Rebels Betting Trends

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels are 10-8-0 against the spread

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels are 10-8-0 against the over/under

Important San Diego State Aztecs Betting Trends

The San Diego State Aztecs are 8-9-0 against the spread

The San Diego State Aztecs are 6-11-0 against the over/under

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 contest averaging 13.4 points per game while playing 29.8 minutes per night this season. He pulls down 4.9 rebounds per game and dishes out 1.1 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 49% while his free throw percentage currently sits at 77%. Joel Ntambwe averages 12.5 points per game in 25.2 minutes per contest this season. He averages 0.6 assists per contest and 6.2 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 43% for the year while his free throw percentage is 79%.

Player Spotlight

Jalen McDaniels averages 16.1 points per game while playing 29.9 minutes per contest this year. He grabs 8.1 rebounds per game and has 2.4 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 49% and his free throw percentage is at 73%. Devin Watson averages 15.4 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 33.5 minutes per contest. He also averages 2.9 rebounds per contest and 5.0 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 42% and his free throw percentage is 73%.

Useful Team Statistics

UNLV averages 75.8 points per contest this season, which ranks them 120th in the NCAA. Their average scoring margin is 4.8 and their shooting percentage is 43% as a team, which has them ranked 249th. Behind the arc they shoot 34% which is good for 189th in the nation. They average 40.9 rebounds per game and 13.1 assists per game, which ranks them 14th and 217th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 130th with 13.8 per game. The Runnin' Rebels allow 71.1 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 169th in the country. They also allow a 44% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the arc, ranking them 221st and 232nd in those defensive categories. Opponents average 33.4 rebounds a game which ranks 99th and they give up 11.9 assists per contest, which puts them in 80th place in Division 1. They force 13.3 turnovers per game which ranks them 152nd in D-1.

Useful Team Statistics

San Diego State is 137th in the country with 75.3 points per game this year. They are 132nd in Division 1 in shooting at 46%, while their average scoring margin is 5.2. They shoot 37% from 3-point range, which is good for 60th in the nation. They are 207th in the NCAA in rebounding with 35.2 boards per game, and 49th in assists per contest with 15.7. The Aztecs are 244th in turnovers per game with 12.6. The Aztecs surrender 70.1 points per contest, which ranks them 143rd in D-1. Their defense allows a 42% shooting percentage and a 33% average from 3-point range, ranking them 88th and 128th in those defensive statistics. They rank 165th with 12.9 assists allowed per contest and 104th with 33.5 rebounds surrendered per game. The Aztecs are 193rd in country in forcing turnovers with 13.8 per game.

Advanced Statistics

The Runnin' Rebels are 110th in the nation in offensive rating with 107.6. In terms of pace they are 181st in the country with 70 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 50% is 249th. As a team they are 237th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 53% and they shoot 3-pointers on 38% of their shots, ranking 180th in Division 1. UNLV is 191st in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 16.2 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

San Diego State is 217th in college basketball in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 15.9 times per 100 possessions. The Aztecs are 92nd in the country in offensive rating with 108.1. In terms of pace they are 206th in Division 1 with 69.6 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 53% is 113th. As a team they are 91st in D-1 in true shooting percentage with 57% and they shoot 3-pointers on 39% of their shots, ranking 154th in the nation.

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

Josh's Pick: Take San Diego State -4

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