Colorado State Rams vs UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Matchup

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

UNLV vs Colorado State Prediction

The Runnin' Rebels and Rams are set to face off at 4:00 ET on MWN. The Rams will host the game at Moby Arena in Fort Collins, CO. This Mountain West conference matchup has an over/under of 136.5 points, and Colorado State is favored to win by -4.5 at home vs. UNLV.

UNLV vs. Colorado State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: UNLV Runnin' Rebels at Colorado State Rams
Where: Fort Collins at Moby Arena
Date: Saturday, January 11th
Betting Odds COLST -4.5, UNLV +165 | COLST -205 O/U 136.5

Runnin' Rebels Preview: Do the Runnin' Rebels Stand a Chance in Fort Collins?

UNLV’s season record dropped to 9-6 following an 81-59 loss to Boise State on Tuesday. The Rebels, who entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread.

UNLV trailed 43-24 at halftime and couldn’t mount a comeback, scoring 35 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The game’s total points of 140 narrowly exceeded the over/under line of 139.5.

Runnin' Rebels Offense Breakdown

UNLV struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 59 points with a field goal percentage of 43.2%. They made 6 of 14 three-point attempts, shooting 42.9% from deep, and hit 75% of their free throws (15/20). Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, but they managed only 3 offensive rebounds and recorded 7 assists as a team.

Tyson Degenhart led the way with 21 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 72.7% from the field. Alvaro Cardenas added 13 points and 9 assists, while Jailen Bedford hit 3 of 5 threes, finishing with 11 points.

Runnin' Rebels Team Defense

UNLV's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 49% from the field. The Runnin' Rebels had a tough time defending inside the arc, where they allowed 71% shooting on two-point attempts.

From three-point range, UNLV held their opponent to 26% shooting, with 8 made threes. The opposing team also went 13/15 from the free-throw line, hitting 86% of their attempts. UNLV gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.

Rams Preview: Will Colorado State Come Through as Home Favorites?

Colorado State improved to 9-6 on the season with a dominant 91-64 win over Fresno State on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Rams entered the game as -14.5 point favorites and covered the spread with ease. The game’s total points reached 155, surpassing the over/under line of 149.5.

The Rams took control early, leading 49-26 at halftime. They added 42 points in the second half while allowing 38, maintaining their strong play throughout the game.

Rams Offense Breakdown

Colorado State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 91 points with a 50% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.1%, thanks in part to hitting 43.3% of their threes, connecting on 13 of 30 attempts. They were also strong from the free-throw line, making 20 of 23 for 87%.

The Rams dished out 28 assists, with Alex Crawford leading the way with 21 points on 58.3% shooting. Jaylen Crocker-Johnson added 20 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc. Keshawn Williams contributed 18 points, shooting 63.6% from the field, while Nique Clifford chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds.

Rams Team Defense

Despite Colorado State's defensive efforts, they couldn't contain their opponent, giving up 64 points on 50% shooting. The Rams allowed 57% shooting from inside the arc, with their opponent hitting 16 of 28 two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, Colorado State's defense gave up 13 threes on 30 attempts, a 43% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 23 times, where they converted 20 free throws, shooting 87%. The Rams allowed 9 offensive rebounds.

Runnin' Rebels vs Rams Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their last three road contests, UNLV has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 67 points per game.
Across the Rams last five home games, the team averaged 65 points per game while allowing 67. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, UNLV has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 0-3 straight up.
The Rams have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.