UNLV Runnin’ Rebels vs Utah State Aggies Matchup

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

UNLV vs Utah State Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Runnin' Rebels and Aggies. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on FS1, and it's hosted by the Aggies at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum in Logan, UT. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Mountain West conference contest is set at 144.5 points, with Utah State being favored by -11.5 at home against UNLV.

UNLV vs. Utah State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: UNLV Runnin' Rebels at Utah State Aggies
Where: Logan at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum
Date: Wednesday, January 29th
Betting Odds UTAHST -11.5, UNLV +460 | UTAHST -642 O/U 144.5

Runnin' Rebels Preview: Are the Runnin' Rebels Ready for a Road Win?

UNLV Runnin' Rebels Recent Game/Games

UNLV fell to 11-9 on the season after a narrow 75-73 loss to New Mexico on Saturday. The Rebels, who were +3.5 point underdogs, covered the spread but couldn't pull off the win at home.

After a 39-39 first half, UNLV scored 34 points in the second half while allowing 36. The total points for the game came in just under the O/U line of 148.5, with the teams combining for 148 points.

Runnin' Rebels Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, UNLV put up 73 points, shooting 42.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 38.1% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-21, and connected on 65.5% of their free throws, making 19 of 29 attempts.

Donovan Dent led the way with 34 points, shooting 61.9% overall and 66.7% from three. Nelly Junior Joseph added 22 points and 18 rebounds, while Dedan Thomas Jr. chipped in 18 points and 7 assists. Julian Rishwain knocked down 5 threes, finishing with 16 points.

Runnin' Rebels Team Defense

Despite UNLV's defensive efforts, they gave up 75 points, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field on 23 of 54 attempts. Inside the arc, the Runnin' Rebels allowed 15 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, UNLV's defense saw the other team hit 8 of 21 three-point shots, a 38% success rate. They also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 29 times, where they made 19 free throws, shooting 65%. UNLV allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.

Aggies Preview: Is It the Aggies Game to Lose at Home?

Utah State Aggies Recent Game/Games

Utah State improved to 17-2 on the season with an 87-58 win over Air Force on Saturday. The Aggies, who went into the game as -14.5 point favorites, covered the spread with ease.

After leading 42-33 at halftime, Utah State's defense stepped up in the 2nd half, allowing just 25 points while scoring 45. The game’s total points of 145 went over the pre-game O/U line of 140.5.

Aggies Offense Breakdown

Utah State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 87 points and shooting 53.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.9%, thanks in large part to their 16 made threes on 51.6% shooting from beyond the arc.

The Aggies also connected on 84.6% of their free throws and dished out 22 assists. Ethan Taylor led the way with 18 points, hitting 4 of 9 from deep, while Ian Martinez added 16 points, knocking down 4 of 7 threes in just 21 minutes of action.

Aggies Team Defense

Utah State's defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 58 points on 38% shooting from the field. They allowed 19 field goals on 50 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Utah State limited their opponent to 5 threes on 20 attempts, a 25% shooting performance. They also sent them to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 15 free throws.

Runnin' Rebels vs Aggies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last five road games, UNLV has averaged 67 points per game while allowing 71. The team's record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
Across the Aggies last ten home games, the team averaged 72 points per game while allowing 69. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-5, while going 8-2 straight-up.
Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, UNLV has an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 2-8 straight up.
Against the spread, the Aggies have put together of 2-3 in their last five games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 4-1 straight up.