UNLV vs Princeton Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 20

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Princeton head coach Mitch Henderson watches play against Creighton in the first half of a Sweet 16 round college basketball game in the South Regional of the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 24, 2023, in Louisville, Ky.
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  • Princeton (14-12) is a -2.5 point favorite vs UNLV (19-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
  • UNLV / Princeton TV channel: ESPN+

The UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (19-10) visit L. Stockwell Jadwin Gymnasium to take on the Princeton Tigers (14-12) on Mar. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EDT in Princeton, NJ.

Princeton is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-120).

The UNLV vs. Princeton Over/Under is 138.5 total points.

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UNLV vs. Princeton Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UNLV+2.5 +100O 138.5 -105+
Princeton -2.5 -120U 138.5 -115+

UNLV vs Princeton Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Princeton will win this college basketball game with 59.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

UNLV vs Princeton Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UNLV will cover the spread with 54.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • UNLV has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 28 games (+17.40 Units / 28% ROI)
  • UNLV have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 22 games (+11.50 Units / 47% ROI)
  • UNLV has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 12 games (+7.80 Units / 56% ROI)
  • UNLV has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 27 games (+7.65 Units / 25% ROI)
  • UNLV have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 18 games (+7.30 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Princeton has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 26 games (+16.85 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Princeton have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 28 games (+3.10 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Princeton has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 28 games (+2.90 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Princeton has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 15 of their last 28 games (+2.80 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Princeton has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.45 Units / 8% ROI)

UNLV Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UNLV has a 20-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+10.1 Units / 31.61% ROI).

  • 19-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +17.4 Units / 28.13% ROI
  • 16-13 when betting the Over for +1.7 Units / 5.32% ROI
  • 13-16 when betting the Under for -4.55 Units / -14.29% ROI

Princeton Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Princeton has a 14-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.75 Units / 2.61% ROI).

  • 21-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +15.55 Units / 12.95% ROI
  • 10-14 when betting the Over for -5.45 Units / -19.02% ROI
  • 14-10 when betting the Under for +3 Units / 10.51% ROI

UNLV Offensive Stats & Trends:

UNLV has averaged 10.7 offensive rebounds per game (214 rebounds/20 games) this season — tied for 4th best among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 9.7

UNLV is shooting 34% from three (411/1,199) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 35%

UNLV has an eFG% of 52% this season — 3rd lowest among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 53%

UNLV has averaged 15.0 assists per game (301 assists/20 games) this season — 5th best among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 14.6

Princeton Offensive Stats & Trends:

Princeton has averaged 8.6 turnovers per game (163 turnovers/19 games) this season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 11.2

Princeton has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (277 assists/ 163 TOs) this season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Princeton has averaged 1.31 points per shot (1,453 points/1,107 shots) this season — tied for 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Princeton has an eFG% of 55% this season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 53%

UNLV Defensive Stats & Trends:

UNLV has forced 16.1 turnovers per game (837 turnovers/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 12.3

UNLV has allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (139/416) this season — 4th highest among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 33%

UNLV has averaged 23.4 defensive rebounds per game (468 rebounds/20 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 25.2

UNLV has averaged 8.4 steals per game (436 steals/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Princeton Defensive Stats & Trends:

Princeton has allowed 6.7 made three-pointers per game this season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 7.9

Princeton has averaged 26.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,337 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 24.9

Princeton has allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (1,224 points/1,071 shots) this season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 1.19

Princeton has allowed 64.4 points per game (1,224 points/19 games) this season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 70.3


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