New Mexico State Aggies vs UNLV Runnin’ Rebels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Betting on today’s Aggies and Runnin’ Rebels game? Catch the action at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV, as the Runnin’ Rebels hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on MWN. The over/under for this game is set at 141.5 points, and UNLV is favored by -12 against New Mexico State in a non-conference matchup.

NEW MEXICO STATE AGGIES VS UNLV RUNNIN’ REBELS BETTING PICK

The Pick: New Mexico State Aggies +12

This game will be played at Thomas & Mack Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.

WHY BET THE NEW MEXICO STATE AGGIES:

• 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 New Mexico State at +12.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Will New Mexico State Shock Everyone at Thomas & Mack Center?

New Mexico State Aggies Recent Game/Games

The Aggies dropped their latest game on Wednesday, falling 74-53 to the Flyers on the road. Entering the game as +15.5 point underdogs, New Mexico State failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 29-28 at halftime, the Aggies struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 25 points while allowing 45. The game’s total points of 127 fell short of the 141.5 O/U line.

New Mexico State struggled offensively in their last game, putting up just 53 points on 36.4% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, with two-point shooting at 39.5% and three-point shooting at 29.4% (5/17). The Aggies also hit only 57.1% of their free throws, going 8/14 from the line.

Nate Santos led the way with 23 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 6 of 10 from beyond the arc. Peter Filipovity added 15 points, making both of his three-point attempts, and Robert Carpenter chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field.

New Mexico State’s defense gave up 74 points, with their opponents shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 27 made field goals on 58 attempts.

Inside the arc, the Aggies’ defense allowed 17 made two-pointers on 31 attempts, a 54% shooting percentage. From three-point range, they gave up 10 threes on 27 attempts, a 37% shooting rate. Their opponents also went 10/18 from the free-throw line, shooting 55%.

Are the Runnin’ Rebels Ready for a Home Win?

UNLV improved to 3-1 on the season with an 80-59 win over Pepperdine on Wednesday. The Runnin’ Rebels were -14.5 point favorites at home and covered the spread, while the game’s total points (139) came in under the 146.5 O/U line.

UNLV dominated the first half, leading 46-17 at the break, but allowed 42 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34 of their own.

UNLV’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 80 points with a 49.1% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.4%, thanks in large part to their 50% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 24 attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 16 of 19 shots, good for 84.2%.

Stefan Todorovic led the way with 19 points, despite struggling from three, hitting just 1 of 7 attempts. Brooklyn Hicks added 16 points, shooting 63.6% from the field, while Jeremiah Cherry was efficient, scoring 14 points on 5 of 7 shooting. Dedan Thomas Jr. was perfect from three, hitting all 3 of his attempts and finishing with 13 points and 6 assists.

Despite UNLV’s defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 59 points. The Runnin’ Rebels allowed 49% shooting from the field, with their opponent hitting 26 of 53 shots.

From beyond the arc, UNLV’s opponent shot 50%, making 12 of 24 three-point attempts. They also went 16/19 from the free-throw line, shooting 84%.