UNLV (14-12) vs Colorado State (17-9)
Game Info: Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:00 pm (Thomas & Mack Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: UNLV +2.5 — Over/Under: 137.5
The Colorado State Rams are visiting the UNLV Rebels on Saturday, February 22nd at the Thomas & Mack Center We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Colorado State Rams vs UNLV Rebels Prediction. We will examine:
The UNLV Rebels’ recent form and player performance
The Colorado State Rams’ recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the UNLV Rebels
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Colorado State Rams
Recent betting trends in games played between the Colorado State Rams and UNLV Rebels
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Colorado State Rams vs UNLV Rebels game
UNLV Rebels Preview
The UNLV Rebels have a 14-12 record this season and are sitting in 6th place in the Mountain West. UNLV is coming off a 52-51 win over Fresno State. The Rebels are 10-15-1 against the spread, and 11-15 in over/under while having a 10-4 home record.
Offensively, UNLV is averaging 70 points per game, which ranks 285th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 68.6 points per game (77th). The Rebels shoot 44.4% from the field (202nd) and 34% from beyond the arc (187th). The Rebels shoot 72.2% from the free-throw line (179th) and are grabbing 33.1 rebounds per game (308th).
Dedan Thomas leads UNLV in scoring this season, with an average of 15.6 points and a team-high 4.7 assists, while Jaimie Bedford adds 9.9 points and 3.7 rebounds per game.
Colorado State Rams Preview
The Colorado State Rams have a 17-9 record this season and are sitting in 4th place in the Mountain West. Colorado State is coming off a 79-71 win over Nevada. The Rams are 13-13 against the spread, and 15-10-1 in over/under, while having a 4-4 road record.
Offensively, Colorado State is averaging 74.7 points per game, which ranks 167th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 68.9 points per game (88th). The Rams shoot 46.9% from the field (76th) and 34.4% from beyond the arc (160th). The Rams shoot 77.8% from the free throw line (20th) and are grabbing 35.7 rebounds per game (162nd).
Nique Clifford leads Colorado State in scoring this season, with an average of 18 points, adding team-highs both in rebounding with 10 and in assists made with 4.1 per game. Jalen Lake adds 11.67 points and 2.9 rebounds per game.
Why the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels will win
- The home team has won each of Colorado State’s last six games.
- Colorado State has lost four of its last five night games following a home win.
- UNLV has won the first half in each of its last five night games against Colorado State.
Why the Colorado State Rams will win
- UNLV has lost five of its last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Colorado State has won four of its last five games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- UNLV has lost the first half in five of its last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Colorado State’s last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Thomas & Mack Center have produced a total of 136 or fewer points.
- Seven of UNLV’s last eight night games against Conference opponents at Thomas & Mack Center have produced a total of 135 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- UNLV ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.2).
- Colorado State ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (67.
Colorado State Rams vs UNLV Rebels Prediction
Both teams are tied 5-5 wins in their last 10 meetings, but UNLV is 7-3 against the spread. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings, and in their most recent meeting earlier this season, Colorado State won 84-62 at home, covering the spread, as the game went over the point total.
In this Colorado State Rams vs UNLV Rebels Prediction, Colorado State is coming as a -2.5 road favorites. Colorado State is rightfully favored, as they have a superior record this season, but have been mediocre on the road, while UNLV is very good at home. The Rams are only 1-4 against the spread in their last 5 road games, while UNLV is coming off three consecutive wins and are 6-4 against the spread in their last 10 games. UNLV has been very good against the spread in recent years against Colorado State and I fully expect them to keep this one close at home. Take the UNLV Rebels and the plus points at home.