UNLV Runnin’ Rebels vs Boise State Broncos Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Runnin’ Rebels and Broncos. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on CBSS, and it’s hosted by the Broncos at ExtraMile Arena in Boise, ID. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 142 points, and the Broncos are the home favorites against the Runnin’ Rebels in a Mountain West conference matchup.

UNLV RUNNIN’ REBELS VS BOISE STATE BRONCOS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Boise State Broncos -5

This game will be played at ExtraMile Arena at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, January 16th.

WHY BET THE BOISE STATE BRONCOS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Broncos.
• Not only will Boise State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.

Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?

UNLV comes into this game with an 8-7 record, including a 1-2 mark in Mountain West play. They have gone 7-5 in non-conference action, and on the road, they are 1-1 this season.

As the underdog, UNLV is 2-4 this season, and they are 4-6 in their last 10 road games. In their most recent game, they lost to Utah State by a score of 87-86.

As the underdog this season, UNLV has gone 4-2 against the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 1-1, and over their last 10 games as the underdog, they are 6-4 vs. the spread.

So far this season, the over/under record for UNLV games is 8-4. The average scoring total in their games is 146.3, which is slightly higher than the average over/under line in their games of 144.8. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 153.

In their recent matchup, the UNLV offense ended with 86 points against Utah State. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 44.4% and made 7 threes. The team’s top scorer is Luis Rodriguez, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 13.3, while Kalib Boone also carries a PPG average of 13.6 into the game.

So far, the Runnin’ Rebels’ defense is ranked 120th in the country at 69.9 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, UNLV’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 39.9% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 31.3% this season.

Can Boise State Live Up to the Hype at Home?

Boise State enters this game as the favorite, and they have been excellent at home this season. So far, they are 8-1 at home, and their average scoring margin is +14.7. The Broncos have won six straight games at home, and over their last ten games at home, they are 9-1.

Overall, Boise State is 12-4 this season, and they have won four straight games. In Mountain West play, they are a perfect 3-0. Their win over Nevada in their last game improved their record at home to 5-0 over their last five games.

Boise State’s ATS record this season is 8-7, and they are 5-4 vs. the spread at home. Over their last three home games, the Broncos have gone 3-0 ATS, and their ATS mark as the favorite is 6-4 over their last 10 games.

Boise State’s over/under record for the season is 8-7 and the average scoring total in their games is 139. So far, 10 of their games have finished with less points than today’s line of 142. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 130.

Boise State offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 64 points against Nevada. In that game, they made 5/22 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 41.2%. Tyson Degenhart led the scoring for the Broncos, contributing 20 points. Additionally, Roddie Anderson III chipped in with 12 points.

In the current season, the Boise State defense has excelled, sitting 40th in the nation by allowing 64.8 points per game. Boise State will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Nevada to just 36% shooting in their most recent game.