UNLV vs Colorado State Prediction 1/9/26 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a UNLV vs Colorado State Prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, January 9^th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Colorado State Rams Preview

Colorado State Rams have a 10-5 record this season and are tied for 8th place in Mountain West. They have a 6-3 home record and are coming off an 80-70 home loss against New Mexico. Their previous three games were a 70-60 away win against Grand Canyon, a 75-62 home loss against Nevada and a 100-58 away loss against Utah State.

Offensively, Colorado State averages 80.2 points per game, while allowing 72.1 points per game defensively. The Rams shoot with 51% from the field and grab 33.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.8 assists per game. They average 1.8 blocks per game and 5.3 steals per game defensively.

Josh Pascarelli leads Colorado State in scoring, with an average of 12.5 points per game, while shooting with 49.3% from the field and 91.7% from the free throw line. Carey Booth is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.1 per game, while Jevin Muniz adds a team-high 4.5 assists per game.

UNLV Rebels Preview

UNLV Rebels have a 7-7 record this season and are tied for 6th place in Mountain West. They have a 2-1 road record and are coming off a 98-66 away loss against Wyoming. Their previous three games were a 67-39 home win against Air Force, an 89-47 home win against Life Science Institute and an 84-72 home win against Fresno State.

Offensively, UNLV averages 79.6 points per game, while allowing 77.3 points per game defensively. The Rebels shoot with 46% from the field and grab 37.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.9 assists per game. They average 4.6 blocks per game and 9.1 steals per game defensively.

Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn leads UNLV in scoring, with an average of 16.4 points per game, while shooting with 46.5% from the field and 83.7% from the free throw line. Howie Fleming Jr. is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.1 per game, while Howie Fleming Jr. also leads the team in assists with 3.1.

UNLV Runnin’ Rebels @ Colorado State Rams Betting Trends: January 9, 2026

Why the Colorado State Rams will win

• The home team has won each of UNLV’s last four games.
• UNLV has lost four of its last five night games.
• UNLV has lost the first half in each of its last four night games against Conference opponents.

Why the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels will win

• The road team has won each of Colorado State’s last three games.
• Colorado State has lost three of its last four games.
• UNLV has won the first half in each of its last four night games at Moby Arena.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Colorado State’s last seven night games against Conference opponents at Moby Arena have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
• Thirteen of UNLV’s last 14 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.

UNLV vs Colorado State Prediction

In this UNLV vs Colorado State Prediction, Colorado State is coming as -6.5 home favorites. Colorado State has been the better team this season with a better overall record and has been strong at home. But they have been struggling lately, as they are 1-3 in their last 4 games and 1-3 against the spread, while UNLV is 3-1 in its last 4 games, so I see no value on either side. Both teams are a combined 7-3 to the under in their last 10 games combined, as both offenses have been struggling mightily lately. I expect a low-scoring affair, so take the under 152.5 points in this one.