UNLV at Cal Irvine

Irvine has home court in this NIT battle. UNLV has lost four of its last six on the road, even losing at Fresno State (98-96) as a favorite. The offense is 11th in the 12-team Mountain West from the free-throw line (68.7%), while the defense is 11th in points surrendered (78.6 per game), eighth in shooting allowed (45.6%), and 10th at defending beyond the arc (35.3%). Cal Irvine has won 11 of 15 and is 12-4 at home. The offense is second in the Big West in shooting (46.4%), while the defense is No. 1 in points allowed (68.4 per game) and in field-goal percentage allowed (38.4%). The wagering value is on the home team to win the game. Play Cal Irvine on the moneyline.