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NCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of the West Region

Despite an underwhelming shared history, the West sets up as a gauntlet this season and arguably the toughest bracket by the betting market. ...

NCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of the Midwest Region

One local shop, Boomer’s Sportsbooks, has moved Michigan to slight favorite status at +320 (i.e. risking $100 to win $320) to win the NCAA Tournament. ...

Pastner’s faith in his players fuels UNLV basketball's rise

Pastner’s first season has been defined by inconsistency, particularly on the defensive end, and a rash of injuries that forced him to work with a ...

‘Scary being in the middle of a war’: UNLV legend flees Israel after Iranian strikes

Desi-Rae Young huddled in the bomb shelter of her Israeli apartment with a basketball teammate as sirens wailed to warn residents of an incoming missile ...

Breakout year leaves Gibbs-Lawhorn, UNLV with offseason decisions

Gibbs-Lawhorn poured in 42 points Saturday in an 85-83 overtime victory against rival UNR in one of the signature moments of the UNLV men’s basketball ...

This UNLV team has some bite again; what it’s missing are crowds

If there was ever a basketball game for which the UNLV faithful should come out of hibernation, Saturday’s is it. The Rebels host San Diego ...

Pastner’s UNLV philosophy: Playing hard isn't negotiable

Josh Pastner's philosophy is impossible to miss. Walk into the UNLV locker room, and you’ll find it plastered on the walls: “Winning this possession is ...

Pastner: Pledging a fast, fearless and fan-focused Runnin’ Rebels

Every morning, I pinch myself. When I was first able to put on a polo with that iconic UNLV logo, the hair on the back ...

‘Linsanity’ lit the spark, and Myles Che hopes to turn it into a blaze at UNLV

Che, who is Taiwanese American, transferred to UNLV from UC Irvine, where he led the program to the Big West championship. He’s believed to be ...

NCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas pick and preview of Florida vs. Houston

The Blue Devils would have been a clear favorite against the Gators; the Cougars are more or less a coin flip. ...

NCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of the Final Four

The victor of the second Final Four game tonight in San Antonio will go on to cut down the nets Monday night. ...

NCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of Sunday's games

The betting market only implies about a 41% chance both No. 1 seeds win today. ...

NCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of Saturday's games

Barring a shocking change over the next week and a half, a large part of how the 2025 NCAA Tournament will be remember is already ...

NCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of the Sweet 16

The opening weekend of the tournament is traditionally when sports books hang the most proposition bets and index wagers, but one new pool is more ...

Analysis: Can Josh Pastner break UNLV's NCAA Tournament drought?

UNLV officially announced the hiring of Josh Pastner as its next basketball coach on Tuesday, ushering in yet another restart for the program. Judging by ...

UNLV hires Josh Pastner as next basketball coach

It may have taken a couple tries, but UNLV has its new basketball coach. The Scarlet and Gray reached an agreement on Monday with Josh ...

NCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas picks and previews of Sunday's games

Favorites flew to a 13-3 straight-up, 10-6 against the spread record when this set of teams played Friday, and none of the upsets were all ...

NCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of Saturday's slate

Gonzaga vs. Houston is the clear headliner of today’s third full day of tournament action, but the rest of the schedule is also packed with ...

Who's who of Las Vegas locals in NCAA tournaments

Nearly 20 locals will participate in the NCAA Tournament in the coming days.

NCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of the West Region

The West is a glorious jumble of overachievers and underachievers. ...