The Boise State Broncos (12-4, 2-1 MWC) meet the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (12-3, 1-2) Wednesday at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Tip-off is scheduled for 11 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Boise State vs. UNLV odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
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The Broncos have picked up wins in each of the past 2 outings against San Jose State (67-64, Jan. 3) and Utah State (82-59, Saturday). However, Boise State has dropped each of the past 2 road outings, including its conference opener at Nevada on Dec. 28.
The Runnin’ Rebels picked up an 84-77 win at New Mexico Saturday, winning outright as a 5.5-point underdog. That snapped a 2-game mini skid, with losses at San Jose State (75-72, Dec. 28) and at home to San Diego State (76-67, Dec. 31). The Over is 3-0 in the past 3 games for UNLV, while hitting at an 8-1 clip in their last 9 lined games.
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Boise State at UNLV odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:05 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Off the board (OTB)
- Against the spread (ATS): Boise State +1.5 (-105) | UNLV -1.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 135.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Boise State at UNLV picks and predictions
Prediction
UNLV 71, Boise State 67
Moneyline
The moneyline is OTB at the time of publishing.
However, when it opens UNLV should be a small favorite and will be worth playing if you just want to pick a winner and do not want to fiddle around with the points.
UNLV has a 6-2 SU record at home, although it lost last time out against San Diego State. There is some risk, too, as Boise State has won 5 straight in the series.
Against the spread
UNLV -1.5 (-115) comes with a little risk, as the Runnin’ Rebels have lost and failed to cover their last 2 games at home against Boise State.
The Rebels are 7-3 ATS in the past 10 games overall, including 5-2 ATS in the past 7 outings following a straight-up win.
Over/Under
OVER 135.5 (-115) might be the best play in this Mountain West battle.
The Under is 13-5 in the past 18 games for Boise State, although the Over has connected at a 6-1-1 clip in the past 8 against winning teams.
For UNLV, the Over is 8-1 in the past 9 games overall, is 4-1 in its last 5 at home and is 6-2-1 in the past 9 against teams with a winning overall record.
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