UNLV Runnin' Rebels vs Colorado State Rams Prediction, 1/28/2022 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UNLV Runnin' Rebels vs Colorado State Rams

Date: Friday, January 28, 2022

Location: Moby Arena in Fort Collins, CO

TV: ESPN+

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels (11-9) are traveling to Moby Arena on Friday where they will take on the Colorado State Rams (16-1).

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels played San Diego State and took a loss by a final of 80-55 in their last game. UNLV wrapped up the contest with a 31.7% field goal percentage (19 of 60) and made 7 out of their 25 3-pointers. At the charity stripe, the Runnin' Rebels converted 10 of 18 attempts for a percentage of 55.6%. Pertaining to hauling in boards, they collected a total of 31 with 11 of them being on the offensive end. They also dished out 11 assists in the matchup in addition to forcing the other team into 15 turnovers and getting 9 steals. When it comes to defense, UNLV allowed the other team to go 52.5% from the floor on 31 of 59 shooting. San Diego State recorded 14 assists and had 7 steals in this game. Furthermore, San Diego State grabbed 38 rebounds (5 offensive, 33 defensive), but didn't notch a rejection. San Diego State finished the game shooting 80.0% from the free throw line by making 12 of their 15 tries. They also converted 6 out of their 17 attempts from downtown. With respect to fouls, the Runnin' Rebels ended up finishing with 17 and San Diego State racked up 18 fouls.

Bryce Hamilton is one player who was important in the matchup. He scored 23 points on 8 out of 17 shooting. He was on the hardwood for 32 minutes and also pulled down 6 boards. He went 47.1% from the floor but finished the game without an assist.

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UNLV heads into this game with a win-loss record of 11-9 so far this season. They are averaging 70.3 pts per game (214th in the country) while hitting 42.2% from the field. The Runnin' Rebels are shooting 32.3% on three-point attempts (154 of 477) and 72.1% from the charity stripe. As a team, UNLV is pulling down 36.2 rebounds per game and is sitting with 287 dimes so far this season, which is 75th in Division 1 in terms of passing the rock. They turn it over 11.5 times per game and as a group they are committing 17.5 fouls per contest.

On the defensive end, the Runnin' Rebels are forcing 13.0 turnovers every game and they draw 17.7 fouls. They are surrendering 32.4% on shots from beyond the perimeter and they rank 104th in the nation in PPG from their opponents (66.2). The Runnin' Rebels defense is giving up an opponent shooting percentage of 41.2% (468 of 1,137) and they concede 36.3 boards per game as a team. They rank 260th in college hoops in giving up assists with 257 conceded for the year.

In their last game, the Colorado State Rams got the victory with a final of 77-66 against Nevada. When discussing cleaning the glass, Colorado State allowed Nevada to pull down 29 in total (4 on the offensive glass). They finished 28.6% from beyond the arc by shooting 8 of 28 and ended up going 10 of 14 at the charity stripe (71.4%). The Rams permitted Nevada to make 24 of their 51 attempts from the field which left them shooting 47.1% in this contest. At the conclusion of this game, the Rams finished shooting 27 for 55 from the floor which gave them a rate of 49.1%. In reference to shots from distance, Colorado State knocked down 8 of their 23 tries (34.8%). They were able to make 15 of them for a rate of 75.0%. Nevada committed 19 personal fouls in this matchup which got the Rams to the charity stripe for a total of 20 tries. They also turned the ball over 9 times, while recording 3 steals for the game. The Rams corralled 24 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive boards for a total of 31 for the matchup.

David Roddy pitched in for the Rams in this game. He earned 18 points in his 36 mins of playing time and had 6 assists in this matchup. He converted 6 of 11 for the game giving him a field goal percentage of 54.5%, and had 8 rebounds.

Colorado State has a win-loss mark of 16-1 on the season. As an offensive team, the Rams are hitting on 50.2% from the field, which is 3rd in college basketball. Colorado State has scored 1,335 pts on the campaign (78.5 per game) and they pull down 33.5 rebounds per game. They are dishing out assists 15.2 times per contest (62nd in the nation) and they are turning it over 10.4 times per game. The Rams are responsible for committing 14.4 personal fouls per game and they go 79.7% from the free throw line.

The Colorado State defense allows 32.2% on 3-point shots (142 of 441) and their opponents are converting on 68.3% of their free throw shots. They have allowed 11.1 dimes and 30.7 boards per contest, which is ranked 68th and 26th in Division 1. The Rams on defense are ranked 87th in college hoops in PPG surrendered with 65.6. They are forcing 12.5 TO's per game and allow teams to shoot 42.1% from the floor (147th in the nation).

Who will win tonight's NCAA basketball game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take UNLV

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