Pepperdine Waves vs UNLV Runnin’ Rebels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/20/24
Planning on watching today’s Waves and Runnin’ Rebels game? Catch the action at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV, as the Runnin’ Rebels hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on MWN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 147.5 points, and UNLV is favored by -17 at home against Pepperdine.
PEPPERDINE WAVES VS UNLV RUNNIN’ REBELS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Pepperdine Waves +17
This game will be played at Thomas & Mack Center at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, November 20th.
WHY BET THE PEPPERDINE WAVES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Runnin’ Rebels.
- Even though we have UNLV winning straight-up, we like Pepperdine at +17.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Is a Win at Las Vegas Possible for the Waves?
Pepperdine Waves Recent Game
Pepperdine fell to UC Irvine 80-62 on Saturday, November 16th. The Waves, who were +16.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After leading 35-33 at halftime, Pepperdine struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 27 points while allowing 47. The game’s total points of 142 narrowly missed the O/U line of 143.5.
Pepperdine’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 38.3% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc, finishing with 62 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.3%, and they managed only 5 offensive rebounds.
Devin Tillis was a standout, hitting 10 of 12 shots, including 3 for 3 from three-point range, and finishing with 25 points and 11 rebounds. Moe Odum contributed 8 assists, despite shooting 33.3% from the field.
Despite Pepperdine’s defensive efforts, they allowed 80 points on 40% shooting from the field. Their defense held the opposing team to 40% shooting on two-point attempts, with 18 makes on 44 tries.
From beyond the arc, Pepperdine gave up 10 threes on 25 attempts, a 40% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 14 times, where they converted all their free throws. Pepperdine allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can UNLV Deliver Being Favored at Home?
UNLV picked up an 80-69 win over Omaha on Thursday, November 14th. The Runnin’ Rebels were at home and entered the game as 17-point favorites. While they got the win, they didn’t cover the spread.
UNLV led 35-29 at halftime and scored 45 points in the 2nd half, allowing 40. The total points for the game were 149, just over the O/U line of 146.5.
UNLV put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 45.6% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 18 attempts for a 22.2% success rate, but were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, going 24 of 25 (96%).
Ja’Sean Glover and Jeremiah Cherry both scored 17 points, with Glover hitting 5 of 6 threes. Cherry shot 7 of 8 overall. Jalen Hill also added 17 points, while Marquel Sutton contributed 16.
UNLV’s defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They were particularly effective from two-point range, where they hit 56% of their shots (22/39).
From beyond the arc, UNLV held the other team to just 22% shooting, as they made only 4 of 18 three-point attempts. However, the opposition was nearly perfect from the free-throw line, going 24/25 (96%). UNLV also allowed 7 offensive rebounds.