UNLV Runnin Rebels vs Boise St. Broncos Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The 8-7 UNLV Rebels will be facing the 12-4 Boise State Broncos in an upcoming game. The Rebels have a 1-2 record in the Mountain West conference, while the Broncos have a perfect 3-0 conference record. In their last game, Boise State defeated Nevada, showcasing their strength as underdogs. On the other hand, the Rebels suffered a heartbreaking loss to Utah State after giving up a rare 5-point play. Boise State has a dominant record against the Rebels, winning 9 out of their last 10 meetings. The game will take place on Tuesday, January 16 at 8 PM PST at Extra Mile Arena. Boise State is the favored team with a -6 opening line, and the odds have not changed.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Runnin Rebels +205 | Broncos -250

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

Total: Over/Under 142 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boise St. will win straight-up is 71%.

UNLV Runnin Rebels

Kevin Kruger is currently in his fourth season as the head coach of UNLV, with the Rebels holding an 8-7 season record and a 1-2 conference record. They recently suffered a close defeat to the Utah State Aggies, losing 86-87 as 1.5-point underdogs. Despite this loss, the Rebels have been performing well against the spread, covering in 5 of their last 6 games. In the game against Utah State, UNLV had a lead of 4 points with 8 seconds remaining, but a 3-pointer from Darius Brown followed by a foul allowed Great Osobor to score 2 free throws and complete a rare 5-point play for Utah State. Coach Kruger expressed his disappointment in the loss, acknowledging that it is difficult to find words of encouragement for the players in such a situation. However, the Rebels have also achieved a significant victory earlier in the season against Creighton, ranked 15th by KenPom, with a score of 79-64 as 13.5-point underdogs. This win was largely attributed to the strong performance of forward Kalib Boone, who scored a season-high 25 points. In terms of statistics, UNLV has been averaging 77.3 points per game and allowing 69.9 points per game, resulting in an average winning margin of 7.4 points. The team has a field goal percentage of 47% and a three-point shooting percentage of 34.1%. They have also been successful at the free throw line, making 70.9% of their attempts. Notably, UNLV currently holds the record for the most consecutive games with a made three-pointer, which stands at 1208 games. Jalen Hill, a transfer from Oklahoma State, joined the Rebels after receiving NCAA Waiver clearance, bringing the total number of double-digit scorers on the team to 5. Leading the scoring is Kalib Boone with an average of 13.7 points per game, followed by Luis Rodriguez with 13.3 points per game. The Rebels have been efficient with a ratio of 15.5 assists to 10.7 turnovers and an equal number of rebounds on both ends of the court. Their defense has been instrumental in creating fast break opportunities, with 8 steals and 5 blocks per game. However, UNLV has been playing at a slower pace, with 66.3 possessions per 40 minutes AND ONE 🗣️ for Kalib Boone 📺: @CBSSportsNet pic.twitter.com/haQJkYfIcq