Colorado State vs. UNLV Predictions, College Basketball BetMGM Promo Codes, & Picks

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Friday's contest that pits the Colorado State Rams (14-3, 2-2 MWC) versus the UNLV Rebels (9-7, 2-2 MWC) at Moby Arena has a projected final score of 77-71 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Colorado State, who is a small favorite in this matchup according to our model. Tipoff is at 10:30 PM on January 19.

According to our computer prediction, UNLV is a good bet to cover the point spread, which currently sits at 7.5. The two sides are projected to exceed the 145.5 total.

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Colorado State vs. UNLV Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Friday, January 19, 2024
  • Time: 10:30 PM ET
  • TV: Fox Sports 1
  • Where: Fort Collins, Colorado
  • Venue: Moby Arena
  • Line: Colorado State -7.5
  • Point Total: 145.5

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Colorado State vs. UNLV Score Prediction

  • Prediction: Colorado State 77, UNLV 71

Spread & Total Prediction for Colorado State vs. UNLV

  • Pick ATS: UNLV (+7.5)
  • Pick OU: Over (145.5)

Both Colorado State and UNLV are 8-6-0 against the spread (ATS) so far this season. The Rams have a 6-8-0 record going over the point total, while games involving the Rebels have a record of 9-5-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The two teams score an average of 158.3 points per game, 12.8 more points than this matchup's total. Colorado State is 5-5 against the spread and 7-3 overall over its past 10 contests, while UNLV has gone 6-4 against the spread and 5-5 overall.

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Colorado State Performance Insights

  • The Rams are outscoring opponents by 12.9 points per game with a +219 scoring differential overall. They put up 81.5 points per game (36th in college basketball) and give up 68.6 per contest (103rd in college basketball).
  • Colorado State averages 32.7 rebounds per game (322nd in college basketball) compared to the 31.9 of its opponents.
  • Colorado State hits 1.5 more threes per game than the opposition, 8.3 (98th in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 6.8.
  • The Rams score 107.9 points per 100 possessions (sixth in college basketball), while giving up 90.8 points per 100 possessions (174th in college basketball).
  • Colorado State has typically won the turnover battle this season, committing 10.4 per game (75th in college basketball action) while forcing 12.1 (153rd in college basketball).

UNLV Performance Insights

  • The Rebels put up 76.8 points per game (122nd in college basketball) while allowing 69.6 per contest (127th in college basketball). They have a +115 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 7.2 points per game.
  • UNLV ranks 262nd in the nation at 34.4 rebounds per game. That's 1.7 fewer than the 36.1 its opponents average.
  • UNLV hits 7.8 three-pointers per game (153rd in college basketball) while shooting 34.1% from deep (160th in college basketball). It is making 1.3 more threes than its opponents, who drain 6.5 per game at 33.2%.
  • UNLV wins the turnover battle by 3.2 per game, committing 10.0 (50th in college basketball) while its opponents average 13.2.

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