Fresno State Bulldogs vs UNLV Runnin' Rebels Predictions, College Basketball Parlay Picks 2/8/2020

Game: Fresno State Bulldogs vs UNLV Runnin' Rebels

Date: Saturday, February 8, 2020

Location: Thomas & Mack Center in Paradise, NV

TV: ESPNU

Odds/Point Spread: UNLV -4.5

Total/Over-Under: 137.5

The Fresno State Bulldogs head to Thomas & Mack Center to take on the UNLV Runnin' Rebels on Saturday, February 8, 2020. The opening line for this game has UNLV as 4.5 point favorites.

Fresno State comes into this game with an overall record of 8-15. They currently have a point differential of 0.3 as they are averaging 68.9 points per game while giving up 68.7 per contest. UNLV has an overall mark of 11-13. They are averaging 71.1 points per contest and giving up 70.8, which is a point differential of 0.3.

Valuable Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Trends

The Fresno State Bulldogs are 8-13-1 against the spread this season

The Fresno State Bulldogs are 15-7-0 against the over/under this year

Important UNLV Runnin' Rebels Betting Trends

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels are 12-12-0 against the spread this season

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels are 13-11-0 against the over/under this year

Key Fresno State Bulldogs Injuries

02/05/20 G Jordan Campbell Undisclosed injured last game, is questionable

Key UNLV Runnin' Rebels Injuries

No key injuries to report

Player Spotlight

Orlando Robinson averages 12.6 points per contest in 27.4 minutes per game this year. He averages 1.6 assists per game and 7.0 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 48% for the season while his free throw percentage is 74%. Nate Grimes comes into this game averaging 12.7 points per contest while playing 28.0 minutes per night. He grabs 9.8 rebounds per contest and distributes 0.8 assists per game. His FG percentage is 46% while his free throw percentage is 64%.

Player Spotlight

Amauri Hardy averages 13.9 points per game and he sees the court an average of 35.0 minutes per game. He also hauls in 3.5 rebounds per game and dishes 3.4 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 39% and his free throw percentage is 77%. Bryce Hamilton scores 14.8 points per contest while playing 25.1 minutes per game. He hauls in 5.0 rebounds per contest and has 1.3 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 46% and his free throw percentage is at 66%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Bulldogs allow 68.7 points per contest which is 158th in the country. They also surrender a 42% shooting percentage and a 35% average from 3-point range, ranking them 157th and 295th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 33.7 rebounds a game which ranks 107th, and they allow 12.1 assists per game which puts them in 146th place in D-1. They force 10.8 turnovers per game which ranks them 9th in Division 1. Fresno State averages 68.9 points per contest, which is 248th in the NCAA. Their average scoring margin is 0.3 and their shooting percentage is 42% as a unit, which has them ranked 268th. From 3-point territory they shoot 33%, which is good for 184th in the nation. They average 37.0 boards per contest and 12.0 assists per game, which ranks them 112th and 275th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 210th with 12.9 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Runnin' Rebels give up 70.8 points per game, which ranks them 220th in the nation. Their defense surrenders a 43% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 185th and 283rd in those defensive statistics. They rank 282nd with 14.3 dimes allowed per game and 25th with 31.1 boards surrendered per contest. The Runnin' Rebels are 58th in Division 1 in forcing turnovers with 12.0 per contest. UNLV is 181st in the country with 71.1 points per contest this season. They are 225th in D-1 in shooting at 43%, while their average scoring margin is 0.3. They shoot 31% from beyond the arc, which is good for 283rd in the country. They are 57th in the nation in rebounding with 38.5 boards per contest and 237th in assists per game with 12.4. The Runnin' Rebels are 87th in turnovers per contest with 14.3.

Advanced Statistics

The Bulldogs have an offensive rating of 103.3, which is ranked 140th. They are 334th in college basketball in pace with 65.3 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 50% is 185th. As a unit they are 185th in the nation in true shooting percentage with 53% and they shoot 3-pointers on 48% of their shot attempts, ranking 11th in D-1. Fresno State is 179th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 16.6 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

UNLV is 100th in college basketball in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 17.5 times per 100 possessions. The Runnin' Rebels are 130th in the country in offensive rating with 103.8. In terms of pace they are 317th in Division 1 with 66.4 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 49% is 222nd. As a team they are 186th in D-1 in true shooting percentage with 53% and they shoot 3-pointers on 40% of their shots, ranking 103rd in the nation.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Fresno State +4.5 and over 137.5 total points

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