UNLV Runnin’ Rebels vs Colorado State Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25

Betting on today’s Runnin’ Rebels and Rams game? Catch the action at Moby Arena in Fort Collins, CO, as the Rams hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on MWN. The odds for this Mountain West conference game currently have Colorado State as the -4.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 136.5 points.

UNLV RUNNIN’ REBELS VS COLORADO STATE RAMS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Colorado State Rams -4.5

This game will be played at Moby Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.

WHY BET THE COLORADO STATE RAMS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Rams.
• Not only will Colorado State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Will the Runnin’ Rebels Exceed Expectations on the Road?

UNLV’s season record dropped to 9-6 after an 81-59 loss to Boise State on Tuesday. The Rebels, who were +8.5 underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 140 narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 139.5.

UNLV fell behind early, trailing 43-24 at halftime. While they scored 35 points in the 2nd half, they allowed 38, preventing any comeback attempt.

In their last game, UNLV managed just 59 points, shooting 43.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, with a 42.9% success rate from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 14 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 75%, making 15 of 20 shots.

Offensive rebounding was a struggle, as they secured only 3 boards, and they finished with 7 assists as a team. Tyson Degenhart led the way with 21 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 72.7% from the field. Alvaro Cardenas added 13 points and 9 assists, while Jailen Bedford hit 3 of 5 threes, finishing with 11 points.

UNLV’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 49% from the field. The Runnin’ Rebels had a tough time defending inside, as their opponents hit 71% of their two-point attempts, going 22/31.

From beyond the arc, UNLV held their opponents to 26% shooting, with just 8 made threes on 30 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 13 shots for 86%. UNLV also allowed 13 offensive rebounds.

Will Colorado State Make it Happen at Home?

The Rams improved to 9-6 on the season with a dominant 91-64 win over Fresno State on Tuesday. Playing at home, Colorado State entered the game as -14.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 155, surpassing the O/U line of 149.5.

Colorado State took control early, leading 49-26 at halftime. In the second half, they scored 42 points while allowing 38, maintaining their strong offensive performance.

Colorado State’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 91 points with a 50% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.1%, thanks in part to hitting 43.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 13 of 30 attempts. They also excelled at the free-throw line, converting 87% of their 23 attempts.

The Rams dished out 28 assists, with Alex Crawford leading the way with 21 points on 58.3% shooting. Jaylen Crocker-Johnson added 20 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range. Keshawn Williams contributed 18 points, shooting 63.6% overall, while Nique Clifford chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field.

Even though Colorado State gave up 64 points, they struggled defensively, allowing the opposition to shoot 50% from the field. The Rams couldn’t contain the two-point attack, as the other team connected on 57% of their shots inside the arc, going 16/28.

From three-point range, Colorado State allowed 13 threes on 30 attempts, a 43% shooting performance. The Rams also sent the other team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 20 of those attempts, shooting 87%.