Boise State Broncos vs UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Boise State vs UNLV NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Las Vegas.

Boise State vs UNLV Prediction

The Broncos and Runnin' Rebels are set to face off at 11:00 ET on CBSS. The Runnin' Rebels will host the game at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV. Boise State is favored by -2.5 in this Mountain West conference matchup the against UNLV. The over/under for the game is set at 141 points.

Boise State vs. UNLV Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Boise State Broncos at UNLV Runnin' Rebels
Where: Las Vegas at Thomas & Mack Center
Date: Tuesday, February 4th
Betting Odds BOISE -2.5, BOISE -157 | UNLV +131 O/U 141

Broncos Preview: Can the Broncos Grab a Win in Las Vegas?

Boise State Broncos Recent Game/Games

Boise State improved to 14-7 on the season with an 82-60 win over Fresno State on Saturday. The Broncos were -19.5 favorites at home and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 142 points fell short of the 147.5 O/U line.

Boise State took control early, leading 44-26 at halftime. In the second half, they scored 38 points and allowed 34, maintaining their lead to secure the win.

Broncos Offense Breakdown

Boise State put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 48.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.1%. They connected on 11 threes, shooting 37.9% from beyond the arc, and were nearly perfect at the free-throw line, hitting 11 of 12 attempts for 91.7%.

Andrew Meadow led the Broncos with 20 points, hitting 3 of 8 from deep, while Brian Amuneke added 16 points. Alvaro Cardenas contributed 13 points and 7 assists, shooting 50% from three. Boise State also recorded 18 assists and 11 offensive rebounds in the win.

Broncos Team Defense

Boise State's defense gave up 60 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 48% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 57% shooting on two-point attempts (19/33).

From beyond the arc, Boise State's opponent hit 11 threes on 29 attempts, good for 37%. The Broncos also sent them to the line 12 times, where they converted 11 free throws (91%). Boise State gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Runnin' Rebels Preview: Can the Runnin' Rebels Offense Score Enough at Home?

UNLV Runnin' Rebels Recent Game/Games

UNLV fell to 11-11 on the season after a 71-65 road loss to Nevada on Saturday. The Runnin' Rebels entered the game as +5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.

UNLV trailed 33-30 at halftime and were outscored 38-35 in the second half. The total points for the game went over the O/U line of 133.5, finishing at 136.

Runnin' Rebels Offense Breakdown

UNLV's offense put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field and 31.6% from three-point range. They hit 19 of 24 free throws, good for 79.2%, and grabbed just 4 offensive rebounds, finishing with 11 assists as a team.

Nick Davidson and Jaden Henley led the way with 14 points each, while Kobe Sanders, Justin McBride, Jeremiah Cherry, and Tyler Rolison all chipped in 12 points. Dedan Thomas Jr. also scored 12, adding 6 assists in 38 minutes of action.

Runnin' Rebels Team Defense

Despite UNLV’s defensive efforts, they allowed 71 points in their last game, with their opponent shooting 45% from the field. The Runnin' Rebels struggled to contain two-point shots, as their opponent hit 62% of their attempts, going 18/29.

From beyond the arc, UNLV held their opponent to just 4/19 shooting, or 21%. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 23 free throws at an 85% rate. UNLV limited second-chance opportunities, giving up only 3 offensive rebounds.

Broncos vs Runnin' Rebels Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three games away from home, the Broncos have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 72 points per game in these contests.
When looking at their past three home matchups, UNLV has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 70 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Runnin' Rebels have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Broncos have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 8-2.