Chattanooga vs. UNLV Picks and Prediction for Saturday, November 8, 2025

By: Jake Allman Published 11/08/2025, 01:00 AM ET

The UNLV Rebels return to the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday night to face the Chattanooga Mocs in an early non-conference matchup. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 PM ET, streamed live on MWN. The Rebels are looking to regroup after losing at home in the season opener, while Chattanooga comes in with confidence after a dominant season debut. According to ESPN Analytics, UNLV has a 78.9% chance to win, but Chattanooga’s depth and recent offensive surge make this an intriguing test. From buzzer-beaters to spreads, we’ve locked in sharp college basketball picks.

Chattanooga Breakdown

Chattanooga opened its season with a commanding 92–39 win over UC, fueled by ball movement and strong perimeter play. The Mocs shot 43.6% from the field and assisted on 26 of 34 made baskets, showing the kind of play that can frustrate defenses early in the year. Tate Darner led the team with 15 points on 71.4% shooting, providing solid scoring in limited minutes. Chattanooga also controlled the glass, pulling down 54 rebounds while forcing 11 turnovers, an effort that highlights the Mocs’ aggressiveness on both ends. Over the last five games, dating back to last spring’s postseason, the Mocs have averaged over 82 points per contest.

UNLV Breakdown

UNLV, meanwhile, is trying to bounce back after falling 86–81 to UT Martin in its opener. The Rebels struggled to get stops late despite shooting 46% from the floor and recording 16 assists. Drayvn Gibbs-Lawhorn stood out with 18 points, but the team’s rebounding was costly as they were outrebounded 39–33. The Rebels will look for a stronger showing on the defensive glass to limit second-chance points. UNLV’s home crowd should help energize the offense, which has shown good ball distribution and spacing but needs more consistency from reserves off the bench.

Chattanooga vs UNLV Prediction

Chattanooga’s quick pace and heavy passing attack against UNLV’s half-court scoring and athleticism will create a big contrast in game tempo. If the Mocs’ shooting holds steady, they can hang around longer than projected. UNLV’s frontcourt advantage and better individual player talent favor the Rebels. UNLV’s ability to get to the line and control tempo at home should eventually make the difference.

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Prediction: UNLV 79, Chattanooga 72

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