UNLV vs. UC Riverside betting: College basketball preview for December 21

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The UC Riverside Highlanders (8-4) are underdogs (+9.5) as they try to extend a four-game win streak when they visit the UNLV Rebels (5-5) at 3:00 PM ET on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Thomas & Mack Center. The game airs on MW Network. The matchup’s over/under is set at 141.5.

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UNLV Cover -9.5 vs UC Riverside -111

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UNLV vs. UC Riverside betting lines

  • UNLV moneyline odds to win: -459
  • UC Riverside moneyline odds to win: +347
  • Spread: UNLV (-9.5)
  • Total: 141.5

UNLV statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • In home games last season, UNLV had a worse record against the spread (9-4-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (7-3-0).
  • The Rebels eclipsed the over/under in six of 13 home games (46.2%) last season. They fared better on the road, going over the total in five of 10 matchups (50%).
  • As a moneyline favorite last year, UNLV won a lower percentage of its games when playing at home (.700) compared to away games (1.000).

Last season stats

  • The Rebels were 172nd in the nation in points scored (73.6 per game) and 84th in points conceded (68.9) last year.
  • UNLV was 223rd in the nation in rebounds per game (31.4) and 129th in rebounds allowed (30.7) last year.
  • Last season the Rebels were ranked 163rd in the country in assists with 13.2 per game.

UNLV betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 2-7-0 (Home: 1-3-0; Away: 1-1-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 9.5+: 1-3-0 (As Favorite: 1-4-0; As Underdog: 1-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 2-7-0 (Home: 1-3-0; Away: 1-1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-1 (Home: 3-1; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-2)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.2 (223rd in nation) 44.3 (247th) 30.4 (298th) 32.9 (274th) 12.6 (265th) 9.9 (48th)

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UC Riverside statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • This year, UC Riverside is 2-1-0 at home against the spread (.667 winning percentage). On the road, it is 5-2-0 ATS (.714).
  • In 2024-25, a higher percentage of the Highlanders’ games have finished above the over/under at home (66.7%, two of three) than away (57.1%, four of seven).

Last season stats

  • The Highlanders averaged 70.7 points per game (263rd-ranked in college basketball) last year, while giving up 72.0 points per contest (183rd-ranked).
  • UC Riverside pulled down 32.4 rebounds per game (148th-ranked in college basketball) last year, while allowing 32.7 rebounds per contest (250th-ranked).
  • The Highlanders ranked 172nd in the nation with 13.1 dimes per game.

UC Riverside betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 7-3-0 (Home: 2-1-0; Away: 5-2-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 9.5+: 3-0-0 (As Favorite: 2-2-0; As Underdog: 5-1-0)
  • O-U-P: 6-4-0 (Home: 2-1-0; Away: 4-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-1 (Home: 3-0; Away: 0-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 3-3)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.1 (264th in nation) 44.4 (248th) 33.4 (164th) 31.1 (187th) 13.3 (225th) 10.9 (124th)
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