Loyola Marymount Lions vs UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Betting Pick & Prediction 12/9/23

Planning on watching today’s Lions and Runnin’ Rebels game? Catch the action at Dollar Loan Center in Henderson, NV, as the Runnin’ Rebels hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on Ball. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 142.5 points, and the Runnin’ Rebels are favored to win at home against the Lions.

LOYOLA MARYMOUNT LIONS VS UNLV RUNNIN’ REBELS BETTING PICK

The Pick: UNLV Runnin’ Rebels -2.5

This game will be played at Dollar Loan Center at 10:00 ET on Saturday, December 9th.

WHY BET THE UNLV RUNNIN’ REBELS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-67 in favor of the Runnin’ Rebels.
• Not only will UNLV pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.

Do the Lions Have What it Takes on the Road?

The Lions come into today’s game with a 5-4 record, having lost their previous game to Nevada (73-59). In their last five road games, including last year, Loyola Marymount has gone 1-4. Heading into today’s matchup, Loyola Marymount has a 3-6 record against the spread (ATS). On the road, the Lions are 0-2 vs. the spread, while they are 3-4 ATS at home.

So far, Loyola Marymount’s games have averaged 146.6 points per game with the average over/under line being 148.6 points. When analyzing the Lions’ last five games, they have produced a combined average of 132 points per game and an over/under record of 1-4.

Most recently, the Loyola Marymount offense finished with just 59 points vs. Nevada. For the game, they hit 9/30 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 33.9%. Leading the team in scoring is Dominick Harris, who is averaging 13.9 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Justin Wright also maintains a PPG average of 11.2 heading into game.

At this time, the Lions’ defense is positioned 102nd in the country, permitting 68.9 points per game. The Loyola Marymount defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 73 points and allowed Nevada to connect on 2 threes.

Does UNLV Have a Shot at a Home Win?

UNLV is preparing for their seventh game of the season, coming in with a 3-3 record. In their last five home games, including those from last season, UNLV has gone 2-3. UNLV has a subpar ATS record, sitting below .500 at 2-3. When playing at home, UNLV has struggled vs. the spread, going 1-3 this season and 2-7 in their previous ten home games.

So far, UNLV’s games have averaged 146.4 points per game with the average over/under line being 147.3 points. The Runnin’ Rebels have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 144 points per game and an over/under record of 3-1.

The Runnin’ Rebels’ offense finished with 72 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 72.7 points per contest. On the offensive front, the Runnin’ Rebels have a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, ranking 84th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 232nd in terms of percentage and 203rd in three-pointers made.

The Runnin’ Rebels’ defense is presently ranked 178th nationally, allowing an average of 73.8 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.8 threes per game vs. Loyola Marymount. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 44.3%.