Reno Gazette-Journal sports writer Chris Murray breaks down Nevada’s game against UNLV.
Nevada (16-9, 8-5 MW) at UNLV (15-12, 6-8)
When: Saturday, 7 p.m.
Where: Thomas & Mack Center (capacity 19,522)
Radio/TV: 94.5 FM/CBS Sports Network
Online: None
Betting line: UNLV by 6
Three keys for Nevada to win
1. Get to the hoop: UNLV will certainly be without Ben Carter (ACL tear) and almost certainly be without Stephen Zimmerman (knee). And when you throw in the loss of Goodluck Okonoboh, who transferred earlier this season, UNLV is short in the post.