The Northwestern Wildcats (5-2) travel to face off against the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (4-2) on Friday, November 29th. This game will be played at Mullett Arena in Tempe and televised on CBSS. Both Northwestern and UNLV will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 ET.
Northwestern Wildcats vs UNLV Runnin’ Rebels
The Wildcats Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Northwestern Wildcats Recent Game/Games
Northwestern dropped a close one to Butler on Thursday, losing 71-69 on the road. The Wildcats were -2.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.
After trailing 31-28 at halftime, Northwestern scored 41 points in the 2nd half but allowed 40. The total points for the game hit 140, going over the 135.5 O/U line.
The Runnin’ Rebels Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
UNLV’s season continues to be a struggle after a 80-58 home loss to Mississippi State on Thursday. The Runnin’ Rebels came into the game as +8.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, falling short of the O/U line of 147.
UNLV trailed 45-32 at halftime and couldn’t mount a comeback, scoring just 26 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35. The Rebels will look to regroup as they move forward in the season.
Wildcats Offense Breakdown
Northwestern managed just 36.1% shooting from the field in their last game, with an effective field goal percentage of 39.3%. They hit only 25% from beyond the arc, going 4-for-16, but were solid at the free-throw line, making 80.8% of their attempts.
Brooks Barnhizer and Jahmyl Telfort each played 38 minutes, with Barnhizer scoring 24 points and Telfort adding 23, shooting 58.3% from the field and 66.7% from three. Andre Screen was efficient, hitting 7 of 10 shots, while Matthew Nicholson connected on 3 of 4 attempts.
Runnin’ Rebels Offense Breakdown
UNLV’s offense struggled in their last game, managing just 58 points with a field goal percentage of 43.8%. They hit 40% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 20 attempts, and their effective field goal percentage was 52.1%.
KeShawn Murphy led the way with 14 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 55.6% from the field. Jailen Bedford added 13 points, hitting 3 of 6 from three-point range.
Wildcats Team Defense
Northwestern’s defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 16 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 6 of 16 threes, shooting 37%. Northwestern also sent them to the line 27 times, where they made 21 free throws, shooting 77%. The Wildcats gave up 8 offensive rebounds.
Runnin’ Rebels Team Defense
Northwestern’s defense gave up 71 points in their latest game, with opponents shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 16 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 51% success rate.
From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 6 of 16 threes, shooting 37%. Northwestern also sent them to the line 27 times, where they converted 21 free throws, shooting 77%.
Wildcats vs Runnin’ Rebels Trends
- Although Northwestern has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 0-3. The team averaged 64 points per game in these games.
- Across their three previous home games, UNLV has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 72 points per game.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Runnin’ Rebels have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Wildcats have gone 4-6 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 8-2.
Wildcats vs Runnin’ Rebels Prediction
Coming in as the underdogs at +4, we have the Runnin’ Rebels as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 137 and our model has the Wildcats and Runnin’ Rebels finishing with a combined 147 points. Our pick is to take the over.
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Last updated:November 29, 2024 Northwestern Wildcats, UNLV Runnin' Rebels