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UNLV Runnin Rebels vs Colorado St. Rams Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET

Venue: Moby Arena — Fort Collins, CO

Article updated Jan 11, 1:15 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The UNLV Rebels will face off against the Colorado State Rams in a Mountain West Conference matchup on Saturday afternoon. The Rebels are coming off a road loss to Boise

Game outlook

The UNLV Rebels will face off against the Colorado State Rams in a Mountain West Conference matchup on Saturday afternoon. The Rebels are coming off a road loss to Boise State, while the Rams secured a home victory against Fresno State in their previous games. Both teams won a home game in last year's season series. Colorado State is favored to win with an opening line of -5.5, which has since shifted to -6. Will the Rams be able to extend their winning streak? Stay tuned for the Rebels vs. Rams prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Runnin Rebels +185 | Rams -225

Spread: Runnin Rebels +6 (-110) | Rams -6 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 137.25 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado St. will win straight-up is 69%.

UNLV Runnin Rebels

The UNLV Rebels are aiming for their 10th conference win of the season. They have had a strong season, winning four games in a row including a victory in their previous three MWC matches. However, they suffered a tough 81-59 road loss against Boise State in their most recent game. Despite this setback, players like Dedan Thomas Jr., Jaden Henley, and Jailen Bedford have been key contributors to the team's success. The Rebels are currently ranked 100th in DI in Ken Pomeroy's ratings and have a record of 9-6 for the season. Offensively, they are averaging 72.5 points per game, while defensively allowing an average of 70.3 points. If you need assistance during the College Hoops season, consider choosing our top NCAAB Handicappers.

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Colorado St. Rams Analysis

The Colorado State Rams have had a promising start to Mountain West Conference play, with a 21-13 record. They recently secured a dominating win against Fresno State, covering a large spread. Nique Clifford has been a standout player for the Rams, averaging 16.6 points and 10.3 rebounds per game. Jalen Lake has struggled in recent games, but Jaylen Crocker-Johnson and Kyan Evans have been consistent scorers. The Rams are ranked 89th in the country and have a solid defense, allowing an average of 68.7 points per game. Their offense is ranked 222nd, averaging 74.1 points per game. In terms of shooting, the Rams have a field goal percentage of 46.02% and a three-point percentage of 31.12%. On defense, they allow opponents to shoot 41.38% from the field and 35.14% from three-point range. Overall, the Rams have a power ranking of 72 and a 21-13 record. It is important to research before looking for the best Sportsbook Promos.

Colorado State Rams Dominate Competition with Strong Defensive Performance

The UNLV Rebels have demonstrated competitiveness but have struggled on the road with a 18-17 record. On the other hand, the Colorado State Rams have shown strong momentum, winning four out of their last five games and suffering only one conference loss. Additionally, the Rams have secured victories in three of their last four home games. Moreover, the Rams exhibit superiority in defensive capabilities, with the Rebels allowing 104.4 points per 100 possessions in contrast to the Rams' 98.7 points per 100 possessions, ranking them 55th in all of Division I. Colorado State has excelled in defense, conceding an average of just 63 points in their four conference games. The Rams have been dominating their opponents, with four out of their last five wins being by a margin of 10 or more points.

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SportsJaw Runnin Rebels vs Rams archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Runnin Rebels vs Rams matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · UNLV Runnin Rebels+173 → +205Moved
  • Moneyline · Colorado St. Rams-213 → -245Moved
  • Spread · UNLV Runnin Rebels+5.5 (-110) → +5.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Colorado St. Rams-5.5 (-110) → -5.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over137.5 (-110) → 138.25 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under137.5 (-110) → 138.25 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

UNLV Runnin Rebels
18-17 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Colorado St. Rams
21-13 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-11T06:15:27.974Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-02-24Colorado St. Rams 60 · UNLV Runnin Rebels 66
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Colorado St. Rams defeated UNLV Runnin Rebels 84-62

Colorado St. Rams defeated UNLV Runnin Rebels 84-62 on January 11, 2025, a 22-point decision in the series. Colorado St. Rams' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 46-35. Against SportsJaw's recorded UNLV Runnin Rebels +5.5 (-110) spread, Colorado St. Rams covered, while the 146 combined points finished over the recorded total of 138.25.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • CoolioSpread · UNLV Runnin Rebels +5.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 137.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · UNLV Runnin Rebels +5.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 137.5 (-110)Win