The UNLV Rebels host San Diego State on Tuesday, looking to build on their 9-9 mark against the 10-7 Aztecs in college basketball betting action at Thomas & Mack Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The UNLV Rebels were listed as 5-point underdogs at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
San Diego State Aztecs vs UNLV Rebels Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The San Diego State Aztecs will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Tuesday; they are 6-8 ATS against the betting line this season, while the UNLV Rebels are 10-8 ATS. San Diego State Aztecs are 6-8 on betting the total; UNLV Rebels are 8-10.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 242-ranked UNLV Rebels and the No. 107-rated San Diego State Aztecs in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features UNLV's No. 188-ranked scoring average of 71.83 PPG, against a San Diego State Aztecs defense rated No. 20 and allowing 62.94 PPG. The UNLV Rebels FG% has averaged 40.94% to date this season, less than the San Diego State Aztecs shooters have managed so far (43.12% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
San Diego State earned a 74-55 victory over Utah State on Saturday, getting 14 points from Matt Shrigley at Viejas Arena.
UNLV got 19 points from Jovan Mooring en route to a 71-66 victory over New Mexico on Tuesday at The Pit.
Next Betting Matchups
San Diego State at Air Force, Tuesday, January 24th
UNLV at Air Force, Saturday, January 21st