San Diego State vs UNLV Prediction 1/18/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a San Diego State vs UNLV Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 18th, at the Viejas Arena. Let’s take a look at a San Diego State Aztecs vs UNLV Rebels Pick. 

Can UNLV Build on Last Game?

UNLV faced off against Utah State in the last game, a team that was ranked and they were able to secure the 65-62 victory. At halftime they were up 32-30 and that was enough to pick up a victory. UNLV shot 40.7 percent from the field and 24 percent from behind the three point line. Julian Rishwain had a huge game putting up 13 points, two rebounds, and two assists. Forward Jalen Hill also put up 15 points and eight rebounds.  Two games ago against Colorado State it wasn’t as good, and they ended up losing 84-62. 

UNLV currently sits with a 10-7 record overall but they have gone 5-11-1 against the spread. UNLV is averaging 71.5 points while their defense is giving up 70.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 263rd in the league while the defense is ranked 159th in the league. They are shooting 37.08 percen from behind the three point line which is 47th in the league. Dedan Thomas Jr has been the top player averaging 15.6 points while shooting 42.3 percent from the field. 

San Diego State Looks for Second Straight Win

San Diego State is looking for thier second straight win and they sure looked good in the last game. San Diego State scored 75 points and they ended up winning by 15 points. Guard Miles Byrd had a strong game putting up 25 points, six rebounds, and one assist. BJ Davis also put up 12 points and three rebounds. Two games ago against New Mexico the offense only scored 48 points and they ended up losing by 14 points. 

San Diego State sits with an 11-4 record overall and they have gone 7-7 against the spread. San Diego State is averaging 72.3 points while their defense is giving up 61.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 249th in the league while the defense is ranked 12th. Guard Miles Byrd has been the top player for the team, averaging 14.2 points while shooting 42.7 percent from the field and 39.5 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why San Diego State Will Beat UNLV

San Diego State has won 41 of its last 44 games at Viejas Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.

UNLV has lost five of its last six road games.

UNLV has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games at Viejas Arena.

San Diego State vs UNLV Prediction

San Diego State is going to end up cruising here. San Diego State’s defense is giving up only 61.8 points per game and their defense is going to step up in a major way here. UNLV’s offense is averaging 71.5 points, but their offense isn’t going to be good enough against a very good defensive team. San Diego State is going to get out to a fast start, and they are going to end up cruising here. Back San Diego State against the spread.