Stanford Cardinal vs UNLV Rebels Prediction & Odds – November 13, 2026

Stanford and UNLV bring unbeaten starts into their meeting at the Thomas & Mack Center. The Cardinal have won three games, the Rebels two, and neither team has yet played away from home.

Game details and odds

Friday, November 13, 2026 at 9:00 pm EST · Thomas & Mack Center

Total: 151.5 — over -108, under -112.

Draft Kings odds checked November 13, 2026 04:00 UTC. Odds subject to change.

Stanford’s efficient offense faces its first road test

Stanford is averaging 82.0 points while shooting 51 percent from the field through three games. Nick Townsend leads the Cardinal in scoring, rebounding and assists, giving them a central figure on both ends of a possession. Their 67.0 points allowed per game also stands out against UNLV’s scoring pace.

The Cardinal opened with a 74-65 win over Eastern Washington, then beat Oakland 81-63 and Rice 91-73. Their scoring rose in each game, but the tighter opening result is a reminder that the offense has not always run at its most productive rate. Stanford held Oakland to 63 points and Rice to 73, pairing stronger scoring with enough resistance to keep both games comfortable. All three results came at Maples Pavilion, so the completed games show a consistent home start rather than how Stanford responds in a different setting.

UNLV’s scoring sets up a sharper defensive test

UNLV has scored 88.5 points per game through two games, with Sebastian Mack averaging a team-high 24.0. The Rebels are shooting 49 percent from the field and 36 percent from three. That production poses a challenge for Stanford, though UNLV’s 78.0 points allowed per game leaves room for a response.

The Rebels beat Northern Arizona 89-77 in their opener and Samford 88-79 in their next game, both at the Thomas & Mack Center. The near-identical scoring totals suggest UNLV has found a repeatable early offensive level, even with different opponents. The other side of those results is that both opponents reached at least 77 points, and the margin narrowed against Samford despite another strong scoring night. UNLV has protected its home court so far, but those completed games leave open whether its defense can create more separation against Stanford.

Injury news

Stanford Cardinal: No player statuses returned in the latest check..

UNLV Rebels: No player statuses returned in the latest check..

Availability checked November 13, 2026 04:00 UTC. Reported statuses may change; final lineups are not confirmed here.

BTB Betting Pick

Winner pick: Stanford Cardinal.

Stanford’s field-goal efficiency and lower points-allowed average give it a slight edge against UNLV’s productive offense. The pick carries uncertainty: Stanford’s three wins have all come at home, and UNLV is unbeaten.

Original winner pick recorded November 13, 2026 04:00 UTC. Subsequent updates retain that selection.