Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Golden Eagles vs. Runnin’ Rebels CBB Odds
Looking for Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs. UNLV Runnin’ Rebels NCAA basketball free picks & CBB odds? CBB betting sees the Golden Eagles taking on the Runnin’ Rebels on Thursday, December 22nd Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all college basketball matchups all season long so stay tuned for more FREE daily NCAA basketball predictions like this Golden Eagles Runnin’ Rebels matchup.
2022 NCAA Basketball Handicapping
- (11-1) Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs. UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (10-1)
- Date: Thursday, December 22nd
- Time: 10:00 ET
- Venue: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Golden Eagles +283 | Runnin’ Rebels -367
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: Southern Miss +8 | UNLV -8 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 142.5
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Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Southern Miss heads into their matchup vs UNLV with a record of 11-1 and riding a 3-game win streak. Out of 5 games road games this season, Southern Miss has a record of 4-1. Having been the underdog in 3 games, the Golden Eagles have gone 3-0 straight up. Heading into today’s contest, they are the +8 underdogs on the spread. So far, Southern Miss has only played non-conference games. Last year, they went 5-8 in their non-conference games.
Coming into the game, Felipe Haase is the team leader in scoring, averaging 17.42 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Haase is grabbing 7.08 rebounds and adding 2.42 assists. Southern Miss’ second leading scorer is Austin Crowley, who has hit 47.0% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 16.0 points per game.
On offense, Southern Miss is one of the worst-performing units in the NCAA, averaging just 64.4 points per game. This figure places them just 396th in college basketball. Southern Miss’ offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 69.65% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 296th in overall field goal percentage at 42.9%. When the Golden Eagles have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 31.2% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Southern Miss is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 67.5 per contest, placing them just 471st in college basketball. Currently, Southern Miss’ 33.6 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Golden Eagles are averaging 8.3 offensive boards per game.
UNLV Runnin’ Rebels
As they head into their 12th game of the season, UNLV currently holds a 10-1 record. Currently, UNLV has been the home team 9 times, sitting with a record of 8-1. Getting ready to play for the 9 times as the favorite, the Runnin’ Rebels have gone 8-1 in those matchups. Playing at home, UNLV comes into this game as -8 point favorite. So far, UNLV has only played non-conference games. Last year, they went 8-5 in their non-conference games.
Coming into the game, Elijah Harkless is the team leader in scoring, averaging 15.18 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Harkless is grabbing 4.18 rebounds and adding 3.0 assists. UNLV’s second-leading scorer is Keshon Gilbert, who has hit 52.0% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 14.64 points per game.
UNLV’s offense heads into today’s matchup averaging just 69.9, which places them 242nd in the NCAA. This season, the Runnin’ Rebels have taken 43.63% of their shots behind the three-point line, which is 135th% in the NCAA. UNLV is averaging 9.0 made 3’s per game on a shooting percentage of 9.0% (120th).
In terms of pace, UNLV is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 67.1 per contest, placing them just 499th in college basketball. Currently, UNLV’s 36.1 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Runnin’ Rebels are averaging 9.7 offensive boards per game.
CBB Betting Trends
- Southern Miss is 4-1 vs the spread in their last 5 games. The Golden Eagles are 4-1 straight up in these matchups.
- Southern Miss is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 9-1 SU.
- The Golden Eagles are 3-0 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog. They are 3-0 vs the spread in these contests.
- The Runnin’ Rebels are 2-1 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite. They are 2-1 vs the spread in these contests.
Free Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs UNLV Runnin’ Rebels NCAAB Prediction:
Free Spread Prediction: UNLV Runnin’ Rebels -8
When it comes to getting a bet down for this game, our model points to UNLV coming away with both a straight-up and ATS win over Southern Miss as -8 point favorites. UNLV should feel comfortable with the pace of this game, as Southern Miss also prefers to slow the game down. In addition, we like how the Runnin’ Rebels’ have been performing well when favored to win, as they have made bettors money of late. In UNLV’s previous 5 games as the favorite, they are 4-1 vs the spread. We will be riding that trend and cashing in on the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels to win and cover vs Southern Miss.
Free CBB Betting Pick: UNLV ATS
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