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Colorado State Rams and UNLV Rebels to Face Off in Mountain West Conference Matchup at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas: Rams Favored by 2.5 Points, Betting Line Shifts for Big Game

The Colorado State Rams are set to take on the UNLV Rebels in a Mountain West Conference matchup at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. The Rams are coming off a victory over Nevada and have won three of their last four games, while UNLV has also been on a winning streak, winning three consecutive games after a five-game losing skid. Colorado State trails first place in the MWC by 2 ½ games, while UNLV is 5 ½ games behind. This game will be closely contested, with Colorado State opening as the betting favorite at -3, but the current line has shifted to Colorado State -2.5. Keep up with our expert NCAAB picks to enhance your game and potentially win big in this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rams -147 | Runnin Rebels +122
• Spread: Rams -2.5 (-110) | Runnin Rebels +2.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 137.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado St. will win straight-up is 60%.

Colorado St. vs UNLV Stats

Colorado St. Rams

The Colorado State Rams have a power ranking of 40 and are currently ranked 163rd in offense, scoring an average of 74.7 points per game, and 90th in defense, allowing an average of 68.9 points per game. They have a record of 17-9 for the season. Offensively, the Rams shoot 46.96% from the field and 34.38% on three-pointers. They also average 35.7 rebounds per game. Defensively, Colorado State allows opponents to shoot 42.81% from the field and 35.59% on three-pointers. Nique Clifford is their leading scorer with 18.0 points per game, shooting 49.7% from the field. He also leads the team in assists, rebounds, and steals. Jalen Lake is the second leading scorer with 11.7 points per game.

In summary, Colorado State has solid offensive stats with efficient shooting percentages, good rebounding numbers, and strong teamwork in terms of assists. Defensively, they struggle with three-point defense but excel in rebounding and defensive assists. Clifford and Lake are the key players for the Rams both offensively and defensively.

UNLV Runnin Rebels Analysis

UNLV Rebels basketball team has shown promising statistics in their offensive and defensive performance. The team scores an average of 70.0 points per game and allows an average of 68.7 points per game, ranking 287th and 81st respectively. They excel in field goal shooting with a percentage of 44.4% and struggle slightly in three-point shooting at 34.0%. Dedan Thomas Jr leads the team in scoring with an average of 15.6 points per game, while Jaden Henley follows closely with 11.5 points per game. The team's defense is also decent, ranking 117th in field goal shooting allowed at 42.6%. Additional leaders in rebounds, steals, assists, and blocked shots contribute to the team's overall performance. UNLV has a power ranking of 126 and holds a record of 14-12. Their recent matchups have been moderately successful, with Colorado St. winning one out of the last three games against UNLV. Overall, the team shows potential for improvement in various areas of the game.

UNLV Dominates Colorado State in Recent Matchups, Strong Defense Key to Success

In recent history, Colorado State has struggled to cover the spread in the majority of road games played on Saturdays, with only four wins out of the last 12. Conversely, UNLV has a strong track record of covering the spread against Colorado State, with victories in eight of their last 10 matchups. Despite a modest average of 70 points per game on offense, UNLV boasts a formidable defense that allows just 68.7 points per game, ranking 77th nationally. The team holds opponents to 42.6% shooting overall and 33% from beyond the arc. Looking at their recent performance, UNLV has successfully covered the spread in two of their last three games.

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