UNLV vs Wyoming Predictions, Picks, Tips, 1/11/2020

Game: UNLV Runnin' Rebels vs Wyoming Cowboys

Date: Saturday, January 11, 2020

Location: Arena-Auditorium in Laramie, WY

TV: SNRM

Odds/Point Spread: Wyoming +8

Total/Over-Under: 122.5

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels head to Arena-Auditorium to take on the Wyoming Cowboys on Saturday, January 11, 2020. The opening line for this game has UNLV as 8 point favorites.

UNLV comes into this game with an overall record of 8-9. They currently have a point differential of 1.1 as they are averaging 68.4 points per game while giving up 67.3 per contest. Wyoming has an overall record of 5-12. They are averaging 59.9 points per game and surrendering 66.5, good for a point differential of -6.6.

Valuable UNLV Runnin' Rebels Betting Trends

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels are 9-8-0 against the spread this season

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels are 7-10-0 against the over/under this year

Important Wyoming Cowboys Betting Trends

The Wyoming Cowboys are 8-8-0 against the spread this season

The Wyoming Cowboys are 7-9-0 against the over/under this year

Key UNLV Runnin' Rebels Injuries

01/09/20 G Elijah Mitrou-Long Thumb is questionable

Key Wyoming Cowboys Injuries

01/06/20 F Tyler Morman Concussion is out for season
01/06/20 F Austin Mueller Knee is out for season

Player Spotlight

Donnie Tillman averages 11.7 points per contest in 29.3 minutes per game this year. He averages 2.4 assists per game and 5.2 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 40% for the season while his free throw percentage is 74%. Amauri Hardy comes into this game averaging 15.2 points per contest while playing 35.4 minutes per night. He grabs 3.4 rebounds per contest and distributes 3.2 assists per game. His FG percentage is 44% while his free throw percentage is 79%.

Player Spotlight

Jake Hendricks averages 9.2 points per game and he sees the court an average of 32.6 minutes per game. He also hauls in 4.3 rebounds per game and dishes 0.9 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 35% and his free throw percentage is 88%. Hunter Maldonado scores 18.1 points per contest while playing 34.8 minutes per game. He hauls in 5.6 rebounds per contest and has 3.4 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 44% and his free throw percentage is at 74%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Runnin' Rebels allow 67.3 points per contest which is 141st in the country. They also surrender a 42% shooting percentage and a 34% average from 3-point range, ranking them 163rd and 227th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 31.3 rebounds a game which ranks 32nd, and they allow 13.5 assists per game which puts them in 243rd place in D-1. They force 12.9 turnovers per game which ranks them 102nd in Division 1. UNLV averages 68.4 points per contest, which is 257th in the NCAA. Their average scoring margin is 1.1 and their shooting percentage is 43% as a unit, which has them ranked 239th. From 3-point territory they shoot 31%, which is good for 274th in the nation. They average 37.8 boards per contest and 11.9 assists per game, which ranks them 109th and 280th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 66th with 15.0 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Cowboys give up 66.5 points per game, which ranks them 115th in the nation. Their defense surrenders a 43% shooting percentage and a 32% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 200th and 147th in those defensive statistics. They rank 83rd with 11.4 dimes allowed per game and 231st with 36.2 boards surrendered per contest. The Cowboys are 54th in Division 1 in forcing turnovers with 12.2 per contest. Wyoming is 342nd in the country with 59.9 points per contest this season. They are 296th in D-1 in shooting at 41%, while their average scoring margin is -6.6. They shoot 32% from beyond the arc, which is good for 253rd in the country. They are 347th in the nation in rebounding with 29.9 boards per contest and 339th in assists per game with 9.8. The Cowboys are 175th in turnovers per contest with 13.6.

Advanced Statistics

The Runnin' Rebels have an offensive rating of 101.5, which is ranked 175th. They are 341st in college basketball in pace with 65 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 49% is 232nd. As a unit they are 211th in the nation in true shooting percentage with 52% and they shoot 3-pointers on 40% of their shot attempts, ranking 118th in D-1. UNLV is 53rd in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 18.7 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

Wyoming is 45th in college basketball in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 19 times per 100 possessions. The Cowboys are 337th in the country in offensive rating with 89. In terms of pace they are 321st in Division 1 with 66.3 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 48% is 256th. As a team they are 253rd in D-1 in true shooting percentage with 52% and they shoot 3-pointers on 44% of their shots, ranking 37th in the nation.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take UNLV -8 and over 122.5 total points

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