The UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (11-3, 0-2 Mountain West) battle the No. 22'New Mexico Lobos (14-1, 2-1). Tip from The Pit is set for 9:30 p.m. ET (CBSSN).'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the UNLV vs. New Mexico'odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
UNLV lost to San Diego State 76-67 on Dec. 31. It did not cover, closing as a 4-point home underdog. UNLV is 7-6 against the spread (ATS) on the season and is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games that featured a spread. Its strength is in its defensive efficiency, sitting 56th in the nation in opponents’ field goal percentage (40.2%).
New Mexico is a perfect 10-0 at home this season and is 8-5-1 ATS. It is coming off its first loss of the season, a 71-67 defeat at the hand of Fresno State. The Lobos closed as a 3.5-point road favorite. Their strength is offense, averaging 83 points per game, good for 17th-best in the nation.