UNLV vs New Mexico

UNLV aims to snap its recent skid, but the surging Lobos are riding a healthy winning streak and have momentum on their side. The Rebels’ center (C) remains day-to-day with a minor knee concern, while New Mexico’s top guard (G) is fully recovered and historically delivers standout numbers against UNLV. With both squads surpassing 41 games played, this matchup carries critical postseason weight for the Lobos, who benefit from multiple key contributors hitting peak form. Despite the modest payout on the strong favorites, the solid likelihood of success earns this pick a B+ for its combination of reliability and reasonable return.

UNLV’s veteran forward, enjoying an otherwise solid season, hopes to help the Runnin’ Rebels snap their two-game slump against a New Mexico squad that has rattled off three straight victories. Despite the absence of a key guard from the UNLV rotation due to a nagging ankle issue, the program trusts its frontcourt depth to keep pace with the surging Lobos, who are nearly at full strength and well-accustomed to home success. Historically, the Rebels have struggled to cover in Albuquerque, but they’ve shown flashes of resilience in conference play when faced with large spreads. Taking UNLV at +11.5 with a -115 line grades at a solid B for its moderate likelihood to cash and a satisfactory return on a winning ticket.