UNLV vs Boise State Prediction 2/4/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a UNLV vs Boise State Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday, February 4th, at the Thomas & Mack Center. Let’s take a look at a UNLV Runnin’ Rebels and Boise State Broncos pick. 

Boise State Back on Track

Boise State appears back on track heading into this game and they have won two straight games. Two games ago against Nevada, they were able to secure a 66-56 victory and in the last game against Fresno State, they ended up winning 82-60. At halftime against Fresno State, they were up 44-26 and they ended up cruising to the victory. Forward Andrew Meadow put up 20 points, three rebounds, and one assist. There were five different players that ended up putting up 10 points. 

Boise State comes into this game with a 15-7 record overall and they have gone 10-11 against the spread. Boise State is averaging 77.4 points while their defense is giving up 66.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 102nd in the league while the defense is ranked 52nd in the league. Tyson Degenhart has been the top player for Boise State averaging 17.7 points while shooting 52 percent from the field and 28.9 percent from behind teh three-point line. 

Why Boise State Will Beat UNLV

• Boise State has won eight of its last nine night games against UNLV.
• UNLV has lost each of its last four games against the Mountain West Conference.
• Boise State has won the first half in seven of its last nine night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

UNLV is Suddenly Struggling

UNLV was playing well but they are suddenly struggling heading into this game and they have lost four games in a row. Two games ago against Utah State, they lost 76-71 and in the last game against Nevada, they lost 71-65. At halftime, they were down 33-30 and in the second half they couldn’t fight back and that led to the defeat. Jaden Henley had a strong game putting up 14 points, three assists, and one rebound. 

UNLV comes into this game with an 11-11 record overall and they have gone 8-13-1 against the spread. The over has hit in 11 of the 22 games. UNLV is averaging 71 points while their defense is giving up 70.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 269th in the league while the defense is ranked 150th. Guard Dedan Thomas Jr is averaging 16 points while shooting 42.1 percent from the field and 35.6 percent from behind the three-point line. 

UNLV vs Boise State Prediction

Boise State is going to have no issue running up the score here. UNLV is suddenly struggling and they are going to have no issue getting the job done in this game. UNLV’s defense is giving up 70.6 points per game, and their defense is not going to be good enough here. Boise State’s defense also stepped up in a major way in the last game and they are going to get the job done here because of that. Back Bosie State against the spread.