In this article, we will make a UNLV vs. Pepperdine prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, November 20 at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Pepperdine has lost two games in a row

Pepperdine has lost two games in a row and they are in big trouble heading into this game. Pepperdine took on UC Irvine in the last game and scored 80 points while the defense gave up 62 points leading to the 18-point loss. Stefan Todorovic scored seventeen points and two rebounds. Pepperdine is averaging 71.7 points while their defense is giving up 79.3 points per game. The offense ranks 275th in the league, while the defense ranks 318th. Stefan Todorovic averages 25 points and shoots 61.1 percent from behind the three-point line.

UNLV looks to build on its last game

UNLV took on Omaha in the final game and managed to secure the victory. UNLV scored 80 points and ultimately won by 11 points. UNLV was led by Jalen Hill, who had 17 points, eight rebounds and one assist. UNLV is averaging 82.3 points while its defense is giving up 76 points per game. The offense ranks 118th, while the defense ranks 270th. Dedan Thomas Jr. was the top player for UNLV, scoring 18 points while shooting 41.9 percent from the field and 50 percent from behind the three-point line. If UNLV wants to find success in this game, they will need the offense to get off to a fast start and turn up the pressure.

Why UNLV will beat Pepperdine

• UNLV has won seven of its last eight games against non-conference opponents at Thomas & Mack Center.
• Pepperdine has lost six of its last seven evening games against the Mountain West Conference.

UNLV vs. Pepperdine Prediction

These are both teams that have been good in their offense early on and like to pile on the pressure. Pepperdine is coming off a game where they scored 80 points, and UNLV is averaging 82.3 points per game. There will be very little defense played here by either team, and that will be the difference as this game will ultimately be a shootout. Back to cash.