A five-game home winning streak is on the line for the Colorado State Rams (15-8, 6-4 MWC) when they go head-to-head with the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (11-11, 6-3 MWC) at Moby Arena. The game gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
UNLV Runnin’ Rebels at Colorado State Rams Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Rams edged the Nevada Wolf Pack, 92-91, while the Runnin’ Rebels lost to the fourth-ranked San Diego State Aztecs, 71-67.
The Rams knocked down 23 of their 30 free throws (76.7 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.7 (above their season average of 25.0). UNLV, on the other hand, held San Diego State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.6 (below their season average of 30.5). Colorado State’s Nico Carvacho had a good game, finishing with 16 points and 15 rebounds. UNLV was lifted by Bryce Hamilton, who had 29 points and 10 rebounds.
The Runnin’ Rebels dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the most recent contest, UNLV won 65-60. UNLV’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Colorado State. The Runnin’ Rebels had a rate of 0.170, while the Rams posted a mark of 0.095. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Second-chance opportunities might be scarce for Colorado State in this meeting. The Rams rank 281st in offensive rebounding percentage (25.1 percent), while UNLV ranks 47th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.6 percent).
UNLV at Colorado State Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Colorado State, ATS Winner – Colorado State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Colorado State averages 15.6 assists per game, which ranks 29th in the nation. UNLV ranks 179th in assists allowed per game (13.7).
- The Rams rank 32nd in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Runnin’ Rebels rank 128th (3.6).
- Colorado State averages 6.8 steals per game, which ranks 103rd in the NCAA. UNLV ranks 137th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
- The Runnin’ Rebels rank 38th in rebounds per game (39.4) while the Rams rank 172nd (35.0).
- UNLV ranks 104th in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while Colorado State ranks 218th in three pointers allowed per game (24.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Runnin’ Rebels have scored an average of 82.8 points per game (11.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 78.2 points per game (8.4 above their season average).
- The Rams’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.8, up from 4.1 for the season.
