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Boise State Looks to Continue Dominance Over UNLV in Mountain West Showdown

The 2024-25 NCAAB season will feature a Mountain West Conference showdown between Boise State and UNLV on Tuesday, February 4 at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV. Boise State previously defeated UNLV 81-59 as an 8.5-point favorite. As the Broncos are favored by -2.5 for this upcoming game, the line has remained stable. Stay tuned for more NCAAB picks for Tuesday night.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Broncos -142 | Runnin Rebels +118
• Spread: Broncos -2.5 (-110) | Runnin Rebels +2.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 141 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boise St. will win straight-up is 59%.

Boise St. vs UNLV Stats

Boise St. Broncos

Boise State Broncos recently broke a two-game losing streak with wins over Nevada and Fresno State. They held Fresno State to 38.2% shooting while shooting 48.4% themselves. The team is led by forward Andrew Meadow and senior forward Tyson Degenhart. Degenhart averages 17.7 points per game, while senior guard Alvaro Cardenas averages 11.8 points and 6.8 assists. The Broncos score 117.2 points per 100 possessions and allow 100.4 points in return, ranking 34th in the nation. In terms of power rankings, Boise State is ranked 19 and has a strong offense and defense, averaging 77.36 points and allowing 66.59 points per game. They have a record of 15-7 and rank in the top 100 for various offensive and defensive categories in the NCAA.

UNLV Runnin Rebels Analysis

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels recently suffered four consecutive losses after two big wins in January. Despite a strong effort from junior guard Jaden Henley, the team fell short in their last game against Nevada. Overall, the Rebels have a power ranking of 209 and are ranked 270th in offense and 149th in defense. Their statistics show they struggle with rebounding and turnovers, but have a decent shooting percentage. The team will need to improve in these areas to turn their season around.

Boise State Dominates UNLV in Season Opener, Poised to Continue Strong Performance

In the first matchup of the season, the Broncos displayed a strong performance by outrebounding the Rebels 38-21. Boise State secured 13 offensive rebounds and limited the Rebels to just seven assists, while UNLV struggled with 14 turnovers and shooting 6-for-14 from beyond the arc. The statistical comparison between the two teams highlights a significant advantage for the Broncos in terms of rebounding ability. UNLV ranks low in the nation for defensive and offensive rebound percentages, while Boise State excels in both categories. With a high success rate on 2-point shots, the Broncos are poised to dominate the interior game and likely cover the spread against UNLV. Historically, Boise State has been successful in previous meetings with a 9-1 SU record and 6-4 ATS record.

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