UNLV Rebels vs Colorado State Rams Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 01/19/2024

Game Time: 10:30 pm ET, Friday, January 19, 2024

Venue:  Moby Arena, Fort Collins, CO

Where to Watch:  Fox Sports 1

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  UNLV +7.5, CSU -7.5; Over/Under:  146.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  UNLV +7.5, CSU -7.5; Over/Under:  146.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  UNLV +7.5, CSU -7.5; Over/Under:  146.5 points

UNLV Rebels:  9-7 (2-2) (7th place, MWC)

Colorado State Rams:  14-3 (2-2) (6th place, MWC)

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UNLV Rebels:  3-2  last 5

Colorado State Rams:  3-2  last 5

UNLV is entering this game with a 9-7 record overall, a 2-2 record in conference games, and they are 2-1 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Boise State Broncos in their last game. Rob Whaley Jr. led the team in points per game in that game with 18 while Justin Webster was next on the team with 15. Justin Webster led the team in assists with 3 in that game while Luis Rodriguez led the team in rebounds with 12. They were 44.8% from the field, 33.3% from 3-point range, and 58.8% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 76.8 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 69.6 PPG against them. UNLV has an ATS record of 8-6 this season and their O/U record is 9-5.

Colorado State is entering this game with a 14-3 record overall, a 2-2 conference record, and they are 9-1 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Air Force Falcons in their last game. Nique Clifford led the team in points in that game with 17 while Joel Scott was next on the team with 13. Isaiah Stevens led the team in assists with 9 in that game while Joel Scott led the team in rebounds with 7. They were 43.9% from the field, 41.7% from 3-point range, and 78.3% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 81.5 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 68.6 PPG against them. Colorado State has an ATS record of 9-6 this season and their O/U record is 7-8.

The current betting odds have Colorado State listed as a 7.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Colorado State has looked good in their games this season with their 14-3 record overall and they were a ranked team at one point but have fallen out of the rankings lately. They are only 2-2 in their conference games as they have struggled more since hitting their conference schedule but they have looked great in their home games all year with their 9-1 home record. Meanwhile, UNLV has looked decent in their games this season with their 9-7 record overall and they are also 2-1 in their road games too. They have found success in their road games this season but they are still 2-2 in their conference games and this is going to be a really tough environment to play in. UNLV has to deal with the altitude in this game but Colorado State has also taken down some good teams this season and they will be looking to get themselves back in the top 25 by going on a roll here. This is a game Colorado State can win by double digits and they will be looking for a statement win after their scare against Air Force in their last game. The best way to place a bet here is on Colorado State to cover the spread in this game. 

UNLV Colorado State Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Friday, January 19, 2024 (10:30 pm ET start time) is Colorado State 89 UNLV 77.

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UNLV Rebels: 10-2 ATS in a road game where the total is 140 to 149.5. 5-1 ATS after playing a game as an underdog. 5-2 ATS after a game where they covered the spread. 9-5 OVER in all games. 21-8 OVER after 1 or more consecutive unders. 8-2 OVER off a road win.

Colorado State Rams: 4-9 ATS in a home game where the total is 140 to 149.5. 17-27 ATS against conference opponents. 16-27 ATS after a conference game. 23-13 OVER in all home games. 10-3 OVER in a home game where the total is 140 to 149.5. 6-2 OVER after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games. 

UNLV Rebels:  I. Cottrell (F) Ques Fri - Undisclosed. J. Hill (F) out for season - Knee.

Colorado State Rams:  None.

"It's just been one of those seasons so far, when whatever can go wrong has kind of found a way. But to see that ball go in, they deserve it. They deserve to have a big road victory, especially off the bounce-back from Saturday." - Kevin Kruger after his team’s win against Boise State in their last game on Tuesday.

"We held them scoreless for a long time, like the last six minutes of the first half and so we were able to dig in defensively and make a few buckets but those guys have been through the wars before. The one thing about Nique, man, it can be a strength and a weakness but one of his strengths is he never really gets too up or too down. He makes a mistake and he doesn't let them stop him from going to make the next play." - Niko Medved after his team’s win against AFA in their last game on Tuesday.

K. Boone 

I. Cottrell 

L. Rodriguez 

D. Thomas Jr. 

J. Webster

P. Cartier 

N. Clifford 

J. Scott 

I. Stevens 

J. Strong

PPG: K. Boone (13.3)

APG: D. Thomas Jr. (6.3)

Reb/G: L. Rodriguez (7)

PPG: I. Stevens (17.1)

APG: I. Stevens (7.2)

Reb/G: N. Clifford (6.3)

Coaches:

UNLV Rebels: Kevin Kruger (3rd season)

Colorado State Rams: Niko Medved (6th season)