UNLV vs. Colorado State Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Colorado State Rams have fallen from the top of the conference after a few rough road losses. Can Nique Clifford and the Rams reassert themselves at home on Friday night against the tough UNLV Runnin' Rebels? Matt McCuen provides his pick against the spread in UNLV vs. Colorado State.
Matt McCuen - January 19, 2024, 9:30 AM EST
5 minUNLV vs. Colorado State Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The UNLV Rebels and the Colorado State Rams will meet from Fort Collins tonight for a Mountain West affair.
UNLV vs. Colorado State Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: January 19, 2024
- Game Time: 10:30 pm ET
- Where to Watch: FS1
UNLV vs. Colorado State Odds
- Spread: UNLV +6.5 (-110), Colorado State -6.5 (-110)
- Total Odds: O/U 145 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: UNLV (+260), Colorado State (-320)
UNLV vs. Colorado State Prediction
The Rebels come into this contest with a 9-7 record.
UNLV is better than their record indicates.
The Rebels have strong wins on their resume, including wins over New Mexico, Boise State, and Creighton.
UNLV is 2-2 overall in the conference.
Oklahoma State transfer Kalib Boone leads the team in scoring with 13.3 points and 4.9 rebounds.
Senior Luis Gonzalez has been great, with 12.9 points and a team-best 7.0 rebounds per game.
Freshman Dedan Thomas Jr. has been a pleasant surprise, averaging 12.1 points and a team-best 6.3 assists.
The Rebels have averaged 76.8 points per game while allowing the opposition 69.6.
The Rams come into this game with a 14-3 record.
Colorado State was ranked as high as 13th earlier in the month.
The Rams lost back-to-back games to fall out of the rankings.
Isaiah Stevens leads this Rams offense. Stevens is one of the best players in the conference, averaging 17.1 points and 7.2 assists.
Senior Nique Clifford has been great for Colorado State, adding 13.5 points and a team-best 6.3 assists.
Patrick Cartier has averaged 12.6 points and 2.5 rebounds per game.
The Rams' offense has scored 81.5 points per game while holding opponents to 68.6 points.
UNLV vs. Colorado State Pick
Like many teams in the Mountain West, the Rams have been dominant at home.
Colorado State is 9-1 at home, which will be a crucial factor tonight.
The Rams match up well with the Rebels and will use the three ball to pull away.
This Rams team has three plays on their roster, shooting 46% or better from three.
This is a Rams line, and we will see a blowout tonight.
Pick: Colorado State -6.5 -115 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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