Colorado State vs. UNLV betting: College basketball preview for February 22

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The UNLV Rebels (14-12, 8-7 MWC) are underdogs (+2.5) as they attempt to build on a three-game winning streak when they host the Colorado State Rams (17-9, 11-4 MWC) at 10:00 PM ET on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Thomas & Mack Center. The matchup airs on CBS Sports Network. The point total is set at 137.5 for the matchup.

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Colorado State vs. UNLV betting lines

  • Colorado State moneyline odds to win: -139
  • UNLV moneyline odds to win: +117
  • Spread: Colorado State (-2.5)
  • Total: 137.5

Colorado State statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Colorado State has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered nine times in 14 opportunities when playing at home, and it has covered three times in eight opportunities in away games.
  • The Rams have hit the over on the total in nine of 14 home games (64.3%), compared to four of eight road games (50%).
  • Colorado State has won a lower percentage of its matchups as a moneyline favorite at home, going 11-2 (.846). In road games as a moneyline favorite, it owns a record of 3-0 (1.000).

Recent trends

  • The Rams’ offense has been very consistent recently, averaging the same 74.7 points per game in their last 10 games as they have the entire 2024-25 season.
  • The past 10 games have seen Colorado State give up 1.0 more point per game (69.9) than its season-long average (68.9).
  • The Rams’ past 10 contests have seen them make 9.1 three-pointers per game while shooting 37.9% from deep. Both numbers are up from their 2024-25 averages of 8.5 makes and 34.4%.

Colorado State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 13-13-0 (Home: 9-5-0; Away: 3-5-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 10-5-0 (As Favorite: 10-6-0; As Underdog: 3-7-0)
  • O-U-P: 16-10-0 (Home: 9-5-0; Away: 4-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 14-2 (Home: 11-2; Away: 3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-7 (Home: 1-0; Away: 1-4)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.0 (66th in nation) 42.8 (123rd) 32.7 (141st) 29.5 (83rd) 17.0 (18th) 11.5 (214th)

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UNLV statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • In 2024-25 against the spread, UNLV has a lower winning percentage at home (.417, 5-7-0 record) than on the road (.500, 5-5-0).
  • Rebels games have finished above the over/under 25% of the time at home (three of 12), and 70% of the time on the road (seven of 10).
  • As moneyline underdogs, the Rebels have won a higher percentage of games at home (1-2) than away (1-6).

Recent trends

  • The Rebels have performed worse offensively over their past 10 games, putting up 67.0 points per contest, 3.0 fewer points their than season average of 70.0.
  • Over its past 10 games, UNLV is ceding 64.6 points per game, compared to its season average of 68.6 points allowed.
  • The Rebels are making 5.4 treys per contest over their past 10 games, which is 1.1 fewer three-pointers than their average for the season (6.5). In addition, they sport a lower three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (27.6%) compared to their season average from downtown (34.0%).

UNLV betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 10-15-0 (Home: 5-7-0; Away: 5-5-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 5-7-0 (As Favorite: 5-8-0; As Underdog: 5-7-0)
  • O-U-P: 10-15-0 (Home: 3-9-0; Away: 7-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-2 (Home: 7-2; Away: 3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-10 (Home: 1-2; Away: 1-6)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.4 (202nd in nation) 42.6 (113th) 30.5 (276th) 32.9 (287th) 12.0 (297th) 9.8 (47th)
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