UNLV at Colorado State odds, picks and predictions
The Colorado State Rams (14-3, 2-2 Mountain West) welcome the UNLV Rebels (9-7, 2-2) to Moby Arena Friday. Tip is set for 10:30 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the UNLV vs. Colorado Stateodds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
The Rams beat the Air Force Falcons 78-69 Tuesday yet failed to cover, closing as 15.5-point favorites. Colorado State has lost 2 of its last 3, both road conference games to Boise State and Utah State, failing to cover in both. It is 9-6 against the spread (ATS) on the season yet 0-3 ATS in its last 3. The Rams have 1 home loss on the season, a 64-61 defeat to St. Mary's. They are led by G Isaiah Stevens, who is averaging 17.1 points per game (PPG).
The Rebels beat the Boise State Broncos on the road 68-64, covering as 5-point underdogs. They have covered in 3 straight games, winning 2 of those outright despite closing as underdogs in all 3. UNLV is 8-6 ATS on the season and 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games that were on the board. It is led by F Kalib Boone, who is averaging 13.3 PPG and shooting 63% from the field.
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UNLV at Colorado State odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:20 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): UNLV +255 (bet $100 to win $255) | Colorado State -320 (bet $320 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): UNLV +7.5 (-110) | Colorado State -7.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 144.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
UNLV at Colorado State picks and predictions
Prediction
Colorado State 76, UNLV 73
Moneyline
PASS.
The Rams (-320) have been solid at home but aren't worth a play at -320. Similarly, the Rebels are a better play on the spread than the juiced moneyline.
Against the spread
BET UNLV +7.5 (-110).
The Rebels have been playing very well as of late, beating Boise State on the road and New Mexico at home, covering in both. UNLV has covered in 3 straight and in 6 of its last 7 games with a spread. UNLV is 2-1 ATS in road games as well.
Colorado State, on the other hand, is losing steam. It has failed to cover in 3 straight and barely beat Air Force at home, going to overtime despite being a double-digit favorite. The Rams are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games as favorites.
Take UNLV +7.5 (-110).
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Over/Under
LEAN OVER 144.5 (-115).
Colorado State is 1-1-1 O/U in its last 3 games and has scored at least 72 in 6 of its last 7, ending with at least 76 in 5 of those. The Rams are 7-7-1 O/U on the season.
UNLV has gone Over in 2 of its last 3 and is 9-5 O/U on the season. It has scored at least 80 in 4 of its last 6. Expect a high-scoring battle and take OVER 144.5 (-115).
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