UNLV vs San José State Prediction 1/17/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a UNLV vs San Jose State Prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 17th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

San Jose State Spartans Preview

San José State Spartans have a 6-11 record this season and are tied in the 11th place of the Mountain West. They have a 5-4 home record and are coming off a 70-62 home win against Air Force. Their previous three games were a 76-58 away loss against Grand Canyon, a 70-55 home loss against Fresno State and a 96-78 away loss against Utah State.

Offensively, San José State averages 72.2 points per game, while allowing 75.6 points per game defensively. The Spartans shoot with 44% from the field and grab 31.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 10.9 assists per game. They average 2.2 blocks per game and 6.4 steals per game defensively.

Colby Garland leads San José State in scoring, with an average of 18.9 points per game, while shooting with 49.8% from the field and 86.8% from the free throw line, and leads the team in assists with 4 per game. Yaphet Moundi is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.6 per game.

UNLV Rebels Preview

UNLV Rebels have an 8-8 record this season and are tied in the 6th place of the Mountain West. They have a 2-2 road record and are coming off an 89-85 home win against Boise State. Their previous three games were a 70-62 away loss against Colorado State, a 98-66 away loss against Wyoming and a 67-39 home win against Air Force.

Offensively, UNLV averages 79.1 points per game, while allowing 77.3 points per game defensively. The Rebels shoot with 45% from the field and grab 37.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.7 assists per game. They average 4.4 blocks per game and 9.1 steals per game defensively.

Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn leads UNLV in scoring, with an average of 17.3 points per game, while shooting with 46.6% from the field and 81.5% from the free throw line, and leads the team in assists with 2.9 per game. Jacob Bannarbie is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.7 per game.

UNLV Runnin’ Rebels @ San Jose State Spartans Betting Trends: January 17, 2026

Why the San Jose State Spartans will win

• The home team has won each of UNLV’s last six games.
• The home team has won the first half in each of UNLV’s last five games.

Why the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels will win

• UNLV has won each of its last six day games against San Jose State.
• San Jose State has lost six of its last seven games.
• UNLV has won the first half in each of its last four day games against San Jose State.

Total Points Facts

• Each of UNLV’s last seven road day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
• Each of San Jose State’s last six home games against UNLV have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• UNLV ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (27.6).
• UNLV ranks 38th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (72.4).

UNLV vs San Jose State Prediction

In this UNLV vs San Jose State Prediction, UNLV is coming as -5.5 road favorites. UNLV has been the better team this season but they have been mediocre on the road, while San Jose State has been above average at home. UNLV is 4-2 in its last 6 games and 3-2 against the spread, while on the other hand, San Jose State has been struggling mightily, with a 1-6 record in its last 7 games and 2-4 against the spread, so the value here lies with the road favorite. Take UNLV and lay the points.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: UNLV -5.5