San Diego State at UNLV: 1/1/22 College Basketball Picks and Prediction

UNLV Runnin' Rebels (8-5) vs San Diego State Aztecs (8-3)

Game Info: Saturday, January 1, 2022 at 4:00 pm (Thomas & Mack Center)

Betting Odds: UNLV Runnin' Rebels +2.5 -- Over/Under: 131 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The San Diego State Aztecs will visit the UNLV Rebels in this college basketball matchup scheduled for New Year's night.

The Aztecs come into this one after a blowout victory against UC San Diego in their last game. Nathan Mensah led the way with 19 points in the win. Keshad Johnson and Matt Bradley each had 13 in the win for the Aztecs.

The San Diego State Aztecs are led in scoring by Matt Bradley who averages 14.7 points and 4.5 rebounds for this team. Trey Pulliam averages 10.6 points and 3.1 rebounds a night. Trey Pulliam is the third leading scorer for the Aztecs as he averages 8.3 points a game for this team.

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The Aztecs are averaging 64.7 points per game on 42.5% shooting from the field. They are allowing opponents to score 58.5 points per game. They are shooting 65.7% from the free throw line.

Bryce Hamilton and Donovan Williams scored 20 points apiece as UNLV blew out San Diego 80-57 on Wednesday night. Royce Hamm Jr. finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds as the Rebels have won four in a row. Jordan McCabe added nine points and seven assists.

The UNLV Rebels are led in scoring by Bryce Hamilton who averages 18.6 points and 3.5 rebounds for this team. Donovan Williams averages 12.5 points and 4.2 rebounds a game for this team. Royce Hamm is the third leading scorer for the Rebels as he averages 9.2 points a game for this team.

The Rebels are averaging 64.7 points per game on 42.5% shooting from the field. They are allowing opponents to score 58.5 points per game. They are shooting 65.7% from the free throw line.

The Aztecs are 17-6 ATS in their last 23 road games and are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. The Rebels are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS win and are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 Saturday games. The Aztecs should be able to cover this small spread against a Rebels offense that can get cold at times.

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Clayton’s Pick San Diego State -2.5

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