San Diego State vs UNLV Prediction 1/24/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a San Diego State vs UNLV Prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 24th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

UNLV Rebels Preview

UNLV Rebels have a 10-8 record this season and are tied in the 5th place of the Mountain West. They have a 5-2 conference record and are coming off an 86-76 away win against Utah State. Their previous three games were a 76-62 away win against San Jose State, an 89-85 overtime home win against Boise State and a 70-62 away loss against Colorado State.

Offensively, UNLV averages 79.3 points per game, while allowing 76.4 points per game defensively. The Rebels shoot with 46% from the field and grab 36.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.4 assists per game. They average 4.5 blocks per game and 8.7 steals per game defensively.

Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn leads UNLV in scoring, with an average of 17.1 points per game, while shooting with 48% from the field and 82.1% from the free throw line. Jacob Bannarbie is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.3 per game. Howie Fleming Jr. leads the team in assists with 3.2 per game.

San Diego State Aztecs Preview

San Diego State Aztecs have a 13-5 record this season and are sitting in the 1st place of the Mountain West. They have a 7-1 conference record and are coming off a 70-69 away loss against Grand Canyon. Their previous three games were an 83-79 home win against New Mexico, a 74-57 away win against Wyoming and a 71-52 home win against Fresno State.

Offensively, San Diego State averages 82 points per game, while allowing 72.1 points per game defensively. The Aztecs shoot with 48% from the field and grab 37.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.5 assists per game. They average 4.6 blocks per game and 8.1 steals per game defensively.

BJ Davis leads San Diego State in scoring, with an average of 11.6 points per game, while shooting with 44.4% from the field and 87.7% from the free throw line. Miles Heide is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.1 per game. Miles Byrd leads the team in assists with 2.8 per game.

San Diego State Aztecs @ UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Betting Trends: January 24, 2026

Why the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels will win

• UNLV has won each of its last six home games against Conference opponents.
• San Diego State has lost four of its last five games at Thomas & Mack Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• San Diego State has lost the first half in five of its last six road day games against Conference opponents.

Why the San Diego State Aztecs will win

• San Diego State has won each of its last seven day games against UNLV at Thomas & Mack Center.
• San Diego State has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of San Diego State’s last 17 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Thomas & Mack Center have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
• Each of the last nine games between San Diego State and UNLV at Thomas & Mack Center have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.

San Diego State vs UNLV Prediction

In this San Diego State vs UNLV Prediction, San Diego State is coming as -5.5 road favorites. San Diego State has been the better team this season and have been almost perfect on the road, while UNLV has been very strong at home. Both teams are coming into this matchup in good form, as UNLV is 6-2 in its last 8 games and San Diego State 7-1 in its last 8 as well. I see no value on either side of this matchup and taking a look at the total, both teams have a tendency towards lower-scoring games lately, going for 10-4 to the under in their last 14 games combined and I expect another low-scoring affair today. Take the under 149.5 points in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Under 149.5