RJ Picks: UNLV vs. UNR

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

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Nov 22, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; UNLV Runnin’ Rebels guard Rashad Vaughn (1) dribbles the ball as Temple Owls forward Mark Williams (10) chases during the first half at Barclays Center. (Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports)

UNLV forward Christian Wood grabs a rebound from Florida National University forward Jarvis Davis during their exhibition game Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. UNLV won the game 100-65. (Sam Morris/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

UNLV guard Patrick McCaw grabs a rebound from Florida National University during their exhibition game Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. UNLV won the game 100-65. (Sam Morris/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

UNLV head coach Dave Rice talks to his team during a time out in their exhibition game against Florida National University Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. (Sam Morris/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

(Sam Morris/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

UNLV opens the Mountain West Tournament against UNR today at the Thomas & Mack. Tip is at 2:30 p.m.

The Rebels are 8 1/2-point favorites and our experts have made their predictions below.

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