Boise State Broncos vs UNLV Runnin’ Rebels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/4/25
Looking to win big? The Broncos and Runnin’ Rebels face off at 11:00 ET on CBSS. The Runnin’ Rebels are hosting the game at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV. Boise State come into this Mountain West conference matchup as the -2.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 141 points.
BOISE STATE BRONCOS VS UNLV RUNNIN’ REBELS BETTING PICK
The Pick: UNLV Runnin’ Rebels +2.5
This game will be played at Thomas & Mack Center at 11:00 ET on Tuesday, February 4th.
WHY BET THE UNLV RUNNIN’ REBELS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Runnin’ Rebels.
- Not only will UNLV pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Can the Broncos Offense Score Enough in Las Vegas?
Boise State Broncos Recent Game/Games
The Broncos improved to 14-7 on the season with an 82-60 win over Fresno State on Saturday. Boise State, playing at home, entered the game as -19.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 142, falling short of the 147.5 over/under line.
Boise State took control early, leading 44-26 at halftime. They added 38 points in the second half while allowing 34 points to Fresno State.
Boise State put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 48.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.1%. They connected on 11 threes, shooting 37.9% from beyond the arc, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, hitting 11 of 12 attempts for 91.7%.
Andrew Meadow led the way with 20 points, shooting 53.8% overall and 3 of 8 from three. Alvaro Cardenas added 13 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep and dishing out 7 assists. Boise State also recorded 18 assists as a team, with 11 offensive rebounds.
Boise State’s defense gave up 60 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field on 30 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 57% shooting, as the other team made 19 of 33 two-point shots.
From three-point range, Boise State’s defense saw the other team hit 11 of 29 attempts, a 37% success rate. They also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 11 shots, good for 91%. Boise State gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.
Taking a Look at the Runnin’ Rebels Chances at Home
UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Recent Game/Games
UNLV fell to 11-11 on the season after a 71-65 loss to Nevada on Saturday. The Rebels were +5 point underdogs going into the game and did not cover the spread.
UNLV trailed 33-30 at halftime and were outscored 38-35 in the second half. The total points for the game went over the O/U line of 133.5, with the teams combining for 136 points.
In their last game, the Runnin’ Rebels put up 65 points, shooting 43.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 31.6% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 19 attempts, while knocking down 79.2% of their free throws (19/24).
UNLV’s offense was balanced, with Nick Davidson and Jaden Henley each scoring 14 points. Henley also added 3 assists, as did Kobe Sanders, who contributed 13 points. Dedan Thomas Jr. dished out 6 assists and scored 12 points, while Jeremiah Cherry was efficient, hitting 4 of 5 shots for 12 points in just 14 minutes.
UNLV put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 45% from the field with 22 made baskets on 48 attempts. They were effective inside, converting 62% of their two-point shots, going 18/29.
From beyond the arc, UNLV struggled, hitting just 4 of their 19 three-point attempts for 21%. They did well at the free-throw line, making 23 of 27, or 85%. The Runnin’ Rebels gave up only 3 offensive rebounds.