UNLV vs Fresno State Prediction 2/15/25 College Basketball Picks

The UNLV Rebels are visiting the Fresno State Bulldogs on Saturday, February 15th at the Save Mart Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a UNLV Rebels vs Fresno State Bulldogs Prediction. We will examine:

The Fresno State Bulldogs’ recent form and player performance

The UNLV Rebels’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Fresno State Bulldogs

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the UNLV Rebels

Recent betting trends in games played between the UNLV Rebels and Fresno State Bulldogs

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the UNLV Rebels vs Fresno State Bulldogs game

Fresno State Bulldogs Preview

The Fresno State Bulldogs have a 5-20 record this season and are sitting in 10th place in the Mountain West. The Bulldogs are coming off a 69-94 loss to Nevada. The Bulldogs are 13-10-2 against the spread, and 16-9 in over/under while having a 4-7 home record.

Offensively, Fresno State is averaging 72.8 points per game, which ranks 225th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 82.9 points per game (358th). The Bulldogs shoot with 40.8% from the field (343rd) and 31.8% from beyond the arc (297th). The Bulldogs shoot 69.3% from the free-throw line (264th) and are grabbing 35 rebounds per game (217th).

Zaon Collins leads Fresno State in scoring, with an average of 12.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, and a team-high 4.6 assists, while Jalen Weaver adds 12.5 points and 4.1 rebounds per game.

UNLV Rebels Preview

The UNLV Rebels have a 13-12 record this season and are sitting in 6th place in the Mountain West. UNLV is coming off a 77-52 win over Air Force. The Rebels are 10-14-1 against the spread, and 11-14 in over/under while having a 3-6 road record.

Offensively, UNLV is averaging 70.7 points per game, which ranks 276th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 69.3 points per game (101st). The Rebels shoot 44.9% from the field (180th) and 34.5% from beyond the arc (142nd). The Rebels shoot 72.4% from the free-throw line (172nd) and are grabbing 32.6 rebounds per game (315th).

Dedan Thomas leads UNLV in scoring this season, with an average of 15.9 points and a team-high 4.6 assists, while Jaimie Bedford adds 9.8 points and 3.6 rebounds per game.

Why the Fresno State Bulldogs will win

• Fresno State has won four of its last five day games against UNLV.
• UNLV has lost each of its last three day games at Save Mart Center.
• Fresno State has won the first half in each of its last five day games against UNLV.

Why the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels will win

• Fresno State has lost 14 of its last 15 games against the Mountain West Conference.
• UNLV has won four of its last five away games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Fresno State has lost the first half in each of its last seven games against the Mountain West Conference.

UNLV Rebels vs Fresno State Bulldogs Prediction

UNLV is 3-0 in their last 3 meetings against Fresno State, but Fresno State is 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 meetings. Over is 7-2 in their last 9 meetings, and in their most recent meeting earlier this season, UNLV won 87-77 at home, not covering the spread, as the game went over the point total.

In this UNLV Rebels vs Fresno State Bulldogs Prediction, UNLV is coming as a -8.5 road favorites. UNLV is rightfully favored, as they have a superior record this season, and are facing a Fresno State squad that has been below average at home. The Bulldogs have been struggling lately, coming off seven consecutive losses, while UNLV is 6-3 against the spread in their last 9 games, and have already won Fresno State once this season. The value here lies with the road team, so take the UNLV Rebels and lay the points on the road.