The UNLV Rebels (5-5) face the Hartford Hawks (1-7) at 3:00 PM ET on Saturday, December 11, 2021.
In its previous game, UNLV were winners at home over Seattle U 76-56, with Michael Nuga (21 PTS, 8 AST, 61.5 FG%, 5-9 from 3PT) and Nuga (21 PTS, 8 AST, 61.5 FG%, 5-9 from 3PT) the standout performers. In its most recent game, Hartford won over Saint Francis (BKN), 68-55. Its top scorers were Austin Williams (22 PTS, 9 REB, 76.9 FG%) and Hunter Marks (16 PTS, 10 REB, 60.0 FG%, 2-4 from 3PT).
Matchup at a glance
- Game Day: Saturday, December 11, 2021
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Arena: Thomas & Mack Center
- Spread: UNLV -9.5
- Total: 136.5
- Moneyline: UNLV -530, Hartford +390
Hartford player stats
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Williams | 7 | 15.4 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Hunter Marks | 8 | 11.8 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 1.3 |
| Moses Flowers | 8 | 11.3 | 7.8 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| David Shriver | 8 | 8.6 | 4.1 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 2.5 |
| Jared Kimbrough | 5 | 8.4 | 5.0 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.6 |
UNLV player stats
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Hamilton | 10 | 16.3 | 3.5 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 1.6 |
| Michael Nuga | 2 | 12.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 3.0 |
| Donovan Williams | 10 | 9.9 | 3.8 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.3 |
| Royce Hamm Jr. | 10 | 8.5 | 10.0 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Michael Nuga | 9 | 7.9 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.1 |
Hartford stats
- The Hawks score only 1.1 more points per game (67.1) than the Rebels concede (66.0).
- Hartford is 1-4 when posting over 66.0 points.
- Both these teams struggle on the boards. UNLV has an average rebounding margin of -2.4, and Hartford is at -1.0.
- The Rebels average 9.3 offensive boards, topping the Hawks by 1.5 per contest.
- The Hawks make 45.6% of their shots from the field, 4.9% higher than the Rebels’ defensive field-goal percentage.
- Hartford is 1-6 straight up when shooting over 40.7% from the field.
Betting on Hartford
- The Hawks have a 20.4% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
- Hartford has eight wins against the spread in eight games this year.
- The Hawks covered the spread in their only game when underdogs by 9.5 points or more.
- In 2020, games involving the Hawks had averaged a total of 136.6 points, 0.1 more than the set total in this contest.
