UNLV vs Colorado State Predictions, Picks, Betting Tips 2/1/2020

Game: UNLV Runnin' Rebels vs Colorado State Rams

Date: Saturday, February 1, 2020

Location: Moby Arena in Fort Collins, CO

TV: ESPN3

Odds/Point Spread: Colorado State -5

Total/Over-Under: 145.5

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels head to Moby Arena to take on the Colorado State Rams on Saturday, February 1, 2020. The opening line for this game has Colorado State as 5 point favorites.

UNLV comes into this game with an overall record of 11-11. They currently have a point differential of 1.9 as they are averaging 71.6 points per game while giving up 69.8 per contest. Colorado State has an overall mark of 15-8. They are averaging 75.6 points per contest and giving up 71.5, which is a point differential of 4.1.

Valuable UNLV Runnin' Rebels Betting Trends

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels are 12-10-0 against the spread this season

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels are 12-10-0 against the over/under this year

Important Colorado State Rams Betting Trends

The Colorado State Rams are 11-11-0 against the spread this season

The Colorado State Rams are 13-9-0 against the over/under this year

Key UNLV Runnin' Rebels Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Colorado State Rams Injuries

No key injuries to report

Player Spotlight

Bryce Hamilton averages 14.2 points per contest in 24.4 minutes per game this year. He averages 1.2 assists per game and 4.9 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 46% for the season while his free throw percentage is 65%. Amauri Hardy comes into this game averaging 14.5 points per contest while playing 35.5 minutes per night. He grabs 3.5 rebounds per contest and distributes 3.5 assists per game. His FG percentage is 48% while his free throw percentage is 78%.

Player Spotlight

Nico Carvacho averages 12.2 points per game and he sees the court an average of 29.7 minutes per game. He also hauls in 10.6 rebounds per game and dishes 2.0 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 55% and his free throw percentage is 45%. Isaiah Stevens scores 13.0 points per contest while playing 32.8 minutes per game. He hauls in 3.0 rebounds per contest and has 4.3 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 48% and his free throw percentage is at 80%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Runnin' Rebels allow 69.8 points per contest which is 193rd in the country. They also surrender a 42% shooting percentage and a 34% average from 3-point range, ranking them 137th and 238th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 30.8 rebounds a game which ranks 22nd, and they allow 13.7 assists per game which puts them in 251st place in D-1. They force 12.0 turnovers per game which ranks them 54th in Division 1. UNLV averages 71.6 points per contest, which is 166th in the NCAA. Their average scoring margin is 1.9 and their shooting percentage is 43% as a unit, which has them ranked 208th. From 3-point territory they shoot 31%, which is good for 276th in the nation. They average 39.4 boards per contest and 12.7 assists per game, which ranks them 41st and 225th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 79th with 14.4 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Rams give up 71.5 points per game, which ranks them 237th in the nation. Their defense surrenders a 45% shooting percentage and a 34% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 269th and 253rd in those defensive statistics. They rank 247th with 13.6 dimes allowed per game and 86th with 33.3 boards surrendered per contest. The Rams are 160th in Division 1 in forcing turnovers with 13.3 per contest. Colorado State is 74th in the country with 75.6 points per contest this season. They are 29th in D-1 in shooting at 47%, while their average scoring margin is 4.1. They shoot 36% from beyond the arc, which is good for 66th in the country. They are 211th in the nation in rebounding with 35.0 boards per contest and 29th in assists per game with 15.6. The Rams are 207th in turnovers per contest with 13.0.

Advanced Statistics

The Runnin' Rebels have an offensive rating of 104.6, which is ranked 114th. They are 321st in college basketball in pace with 66.2 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 50% is 206th. As a unit they are 171st in the nation in true shooting percentage with 53% and they shoot 3-pointers on 41% of their shot attempts, ranking 104th in D-1. UNLV is 98th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 17.6 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

Colorado State is 192nd in college basketball in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 16.4 times per 100 possessions. The Rams are 86th in the country in offensive rating with 106. In terms of pace they are 174th in Division 1 with 69.8 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 54% is 31st. As a team they are 43rd in D-1 in true shooting percentage with 57% and they shoot 3-pointers on 39% of their shots, ranking 131st in the nation.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take UNLV +5 and over 145.5 total points

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