Memphis Tigers vs UNLV Runnin’ Rebels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/9/24

The Tigers and Runnin’ Rebels are set to face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Runnin’ Rebels will host the game at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV. Memphis is favored by -2 in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 158 points.

MEMPHIS TIGERS VS UNLV RUNNIN’ REBELS BETTING PICK

The Pick: UNLV Runnin’ Rebels +2

This game will be played at Thomas & Mack Center at 6:00 ET on Saturday, November 9th.

WHY BET THE UNLV RUNNIN’ REBELS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-72 in favor of the Runnin’ Rebels.
• Not only will UNLV pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 158 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.

Is It the Tigers Game to Lose on the Road?

Memphis kicked off their season with an 83-75 win over Missouri on Monday. The Tigers, who were -3.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory. The game’s total points of 158 went over the pre-game line of 154.5.

Memphis turned things around after trailing 42-32 at halftime, outscoring Missouri 51-33 in the second half.

Memphis put up 83 points in their latest game, shooting 45.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.6%. They hit 40% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 20 attempts, and were solid at the free-throw line, making 76.7% of their 30 attempts.

PJ Haggerty led the way with 25 points and 5 assists, while Anthony Robinson II added 16 points and 7 assists, shooting 80% from the field. Moussa Cisse and Tyrese Hunter each contributed 14 points, with Hunter hitting 50% from three-point range.

Memphis gave up 75 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 44% from the field, including 47% on two-point attempts (18/38). From beyond the arc, the Tigers’ defense saw 8 threes go in on 20 attempts, a 40% shooting performance.

At the free-throw line, Memphis sent their opponent to the stripe 29 times, where they converted 23 for 79%. The Tigers also allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.

Can UNLV Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?

UNLV opened their season with a 93-79 win over Alabama State on Monday, November 4th. Playing at home, the Runnin’ Rebels were -13.5 point favorites and covered the spread.

UNLV led 46-41 at halftime and outscored the Hornets 47-38 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points hit 172, well over the 136.5 O/U line.

UNLV’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 93 points on 56.9% shooting from the field. They connected on 45% of their three-point attempts, going 9-for-20 from deep, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.5%.

Jeremiah Cherry was nearly perfect, hitting 10 of 11 shots and finishing with 24 points and 11 rebounds. Amarr Knox added 19 points and 5 assists, while Dedan Thomas Jr. contributed 17 points and 7 assists.

UNLV struggled defensively, giving up 79 points on 56% shooting from the field. The Runnin’ Rebels allowed their opponents to connect on 24 of 38 two-point attempts, a 63% success rate.

From beyond the arc, UNLV’s defense allowed 9 threes on 20 attempts, a 45% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the line 28 times, where they hit 18 free throws, shooting 64%.