Grand Canyon vs UNLV Prediction 2/7/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Grand Canyon vs UNLV Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 7th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

UNLV Rebels Preview

The UNLV Rebels have a 10-12 overall record and a 5-6 record in the Mountain West. They are coming off a 98-96 road loss against Fresno State and their previous three games were an 89-76 away loss against Nevada, an 89-61 home win against New Mexico and an 82-71 home loss against San Diego State.

Offensively, UNLV averages 78.7 points per game, while allowing 78.8 points per game defensively. The Rebels shoot with 46% from the field and grab 35.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.1 assists per game. They average 4.3 blocks per game and 8.3 steals per game defensively.

Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn leads UNLV in scoring, with an average of 18 points per game, while shooting with 49.5% from the field and 80.7% from the free throw line. Howie Fleming Jr. is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.9 per game, adding a team-high 3.2 assists.

Grand Canyon Lopes Preview

The Grand Canyon Lopes have a 15-7 overall record and an 8-3 record in the Mountain West. They are coming off an 81-57 home win against Air Force and their previous three games were an 86-69 home win against Boise State, a 66-60 road win against Nevada and a 68-57 road win against Fresno State.

Offensively, Grand Canyon averages 74.8 points per game, while allowing 67.7 points per game defensively. The Lopes shoot with 45% from the field and grab 36.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.5 assists per game. They average 3.7 blocks per game and 7.0 steals per game defensively.

Jaden Henley leads Grand Canyon in scoring, with an average of 17.1 points per game, while shooting with 46.6% from the field and 77.1% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 2.7 assists. Nana Owusu-Anane is the team’s leading rebounder with 8.5 per game.

Grand Canyon Antelopes @ UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Betting Trends: February 7, 2026

Why the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels will win

• The home team has won seven of Grand Canyon’s last eight games.
• The home team has won the first half in each of Grand Canyon’s last three games.

Why the Grand Canyon Antelopes will win

• UNLV has lost each of its last four games.
• Grand Canyon has won each of its last four day games against Conference opponents.
• Grand Canyon has won the first half in each of its last four day games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of UNLV’s last five games have produced a total of 150+ points.
• Four of Grand Canyon’s last five games have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.

Grand Canyon vs UNLV Prediction

In this Grand Canyon vs UNLV Prediction, Grand Canyon is coming as -3.5 road favorites. Grand Canyon has been the better team this season and have been in excellent form lately, with a 7-2 record in their last 9 games and 6-3 against the spread. On the flip side, UNLV is coming off four straight losses and has failed to cover the spread in all four. They have also been inferior defensively, allowing 11.1 points per game more than Grand Canyon, so the value here lies with the road team. Take Grand Canyon and lay the points in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Grand Canyon -3.5