The Boise State Broncos (12-4, 2-1 MWC) meet the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (12-3, 1-2) Wednesday at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Tip-off is scheduled for 11 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Boise State vs. UNLV odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The Broncos have picked up wins in each of the past 2 outings against San Jose State (67-64, Jan. 3) and Utah State (82-59, Saturday). However, Boise State has dropped each of the past 2 road outings, including its conference opener at Nevada on Dec. 28.
The Runnin’ Rebels picked up an 84-77 win at New Mexico Saturday, winning outright as a 5.5-point underdog. That snapped a 2-game mini skid, with losses at San Jose State (75-72, Dec. 28) and at home to San Diego State (76-67, Dec. 31). The Over is 3-0 in the past 3 games for UNLV, while hitting at an 8-1 clip in their last 9 lined games.