UNLV vs Cincinnati NCAA Basketball Picks & Predictions 11/30/2019
Game: UNLV Runnin' Rebels vs Cincinnati Bearcats
Date: Saturday, November 30, 2019
Location: Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, OH
TV: ESPN3
Odds/Point Spread: Cincinnati -12.5
Total/Over-Under: 132.5
The UNLV Runnin' Rebels travel to Fifth Third Arena to play the Cincinnati Bearcats on Saturday, November 30, 2019. The opening line for this matchup has Cincinnati as 12.5 point favorites.
UNLV heads into this matchup with a mark of 3-5. They currently have a point differential of 2.0 as they are averaging 68.5 points per contest while giving up 66.5 per game. Cincinnati has an overall mark of 4-2. They are averaging 75.5 points per contest and giving up 68.2, which is a point differential of 7.3.
Valuable UNLV Runnin' Rebels Betting Trends
The UNLV Runnin' Rebels are 3-5-0 against the spread
The UNLV Runnin' Rebels are 3-5-0 against the over/under
Important Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Trends
The Cincinnati Bearcats are 1-5-0 against the spread
The Cincinnati Bearcats are 3-3-0 against the over/under
Key UNLV Runnin' Rebels Injuries
11/24/19 G Jonah Antonio Undisclosed is questionable
Key Cincinnati Bearcats Injuries
11/25/19 G Jarron Cumberland Ankle is questionable
11/23/19 C Jaume Sorolla Foot is out 3-4 weeks
11/05/19 G Trevor Moore Achilles is out indefinitely
11/05/19 F Prince Toyambi Heart is out indefinitely
Player Spotlight
Amauri Hardy comes into this contest averaging 18.3 points per game while playing 36.6 minutes per night this season. He pulls down 3.1 rebounds per game and dishes out 3.5 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 39% while his free throw percentage currently sits at 82%. Donnie Tillman averages 12.0 points per game in 30.1 minutes per contest this season. He averages 2.3 assists per contest and 4.6 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 41% for the year while his free throw percentage is 68%.
Player Spotlight
Jarron Cumberland averages 14.5 points per game while playing 27.8 minutes per contest this year. He grabs 2.5 rebounds per game and has 1.5 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 39% and his free throw percentage is at 59%. Chris Vogt averages 13.0 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 26.2 minutes per contest. He also averages 7.3 rebounds per contest and 1.5 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 74% and his free throw percentage is 59%.
Useful Team Statistics
UNLV averages 68.5 points per contest this season, which ranks them 258th in the NCAA. Their average scoring margin is 2.0 and their shooting percentage is 44% as a team, which has them ranked 164th. Behind the arc they shoot 35% which is good for 118th in the nation. They average 36.3 rebounds per game and 12.5 assists per game, which ranks them 199th and 225th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 60th with 15.8 per game. The Runnin' Rebels allow 66.5 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 144th in the country. They also allow a 44% shooting percentage and a 31% average from behind the arc, ranking them 232nd and 123rd in those defensive categories. Opponents average 30.0 rebounds a game which ranks 28th and they give up 12.8 assists per contest, which puts them in 203rd place in Division 1. They force 13.1 turnovers per game which ranks them 104th in D-1.
Useful Team Statistics
Cincinnati is 116th in the country with 75.5 points per game this year. They are 114th in Division 1 in shooting at 46%, while their average scoring margin is 7.3. They shoot 29% from 3-point range, which is good for 297th in the nation. They are 51st in the NCAA in rebounding with 40.8 boards per game, and 161st in assists per contest with 13.7. The Bearcats are 26th in turnovers per game with 17.2. The Bearcats surrender 68.2 points per contest, which ranks them 173rd in D-1. Their defense allows a 39% shooting percentage and a 29% average from 3-point range, ranking them 101st and 84th in those defensive statistics. They rank 122nd with 11.5 assists allowed per contest and 166th with 35.0 rebounds surrendered per game. The Bearcats are 183rd in country in forcing turnovers with 14.5 per game.
Advanced Statistics
The Runnin' Rebels have an offensive rating of 103, which is ranked 153rd. They are 342nd in college basketball in pace with 64.5 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 52% is 144th. As a unit they are 133rd in the nation in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 40% of their shot attempts, ranking 110th in D-1. UNLV is 39th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 20 times per 100 possessions.
Advanced Statistics
Cincinnati is 45th in the country in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 19.8 times per 100 possessions. The Bearcats have an offensive rating of 100, which is ranked 214th. They are 121st in D-1 in pace with 72.5 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 51% is 157th. As a unit they are 147th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 37% of their shot attempts, ranking 199th in the country.
Who will win tonight's UNLV/Cincinnati college basketball game against the spread?
Tony's Pick: Take Cincinnati -12.5
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