San Diego State vs. UNLV betting: College basketball preview for January 18

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The San Diego State Aztecs (11-4, 4-2 MWC) are at home in MWC action against the UNLV Rebels (10-7, 4-2 MWC) on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET. The Aztecs are double-digit favorites by 10.5 points in the game. The over/under in the matchup is 132.5.

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San Diego State vs. UNLV betting lines

  • San Diego State moneyline odds to win: -588
  • UNLV moneyline odds to win: +428
  • Spread: San Diego State (-10.5)
  • Total: 132.5

San Diego State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • At home last season, San Diego State had a better record against the spread (8-5-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (3-10-0).
  • When it came to point totals, the Aztecs hit the over less consistently when playing at home last year, as they exceeded the total five times in 13 opportunities (38.5%). On the road, they hit the over six times in 13 opportunities (46.2%).
  • San Diego State played better as a moneyline favorite when playing at home last season, posting a home record of 12-1 home record, compared to going 4-3 on the road.

Recent trends

  • In their last 10 games, the Aztecs have been scoring 71.5 points per game, an average that’s slightly lower than the 72.3 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
  • The past 10 games have seen San Diego State concede 0.9 fewer points per game (60.9) than its season-long average (61.8).
  • The Aztecs’ past 10 contests have seen them make 7.2 three-pointers per game while shooting 33.3% from deep. Both numbers are less than their 2024-25 averages of 8.0 makes and 35.4%.

San Diego State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 7-7-0 (Home: 2-5-0; Away: 2-1-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 10.5+: 2-3-0 (As Favorite: 4-4-0; As Underdog: 3-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 6-8-0 (Home: 2-5-0; Away: 2-1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-1 (Home: 5-1; Away: 1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-3 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-1)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.6 (249th in nation) 35.9 (second) 34.1 (103rd) 31.8 (223rd) 12.6 (267th) 10.3 (67th)

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UNLV statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • UNLV has performed better against the spread away (2-3-0) than at home (3-5-0) this season.
  • Rebels games have gone above the over/under less frequently at home (three times out of eight) than away (four of five) this season.
  • In 2024-25 when moneyline underdogs, the Rebels have a better winning percentage at home (1.000, 1-0 record) than away (.000, 0-4).

Recent trends

  • The Rebels are averaging 69.7 points per contest over their past 10 games, which is 1.8 fewer points than their average for the season (71.5).
  • While UNLV is ceding 70.6 points per game in 2024-25, it has improved that mark in its previous 10 games, allowing 70.2 points per contest.
  • Over their previous 10 games, the Rebels are draining 6.8 treys per contest, 0.4 fewer threes than their season average (7.2). They also own a lower three-point percentage over their past 10 games (36.6%) compared to their season average (37.1%).

UNLV betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 5-11-0 (Home: 3-5-0; Away: 2-3-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 10.5+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 3-6-0; As Underdog: 2-5-0)
  • O-U-P: 7-9-0 (Home: 3-5-0; Away: 4-1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-1 (Home: 6-1; Away: 1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-6 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-4)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.5 (148th in nation) 43.3 (178th) 30.5 (287th) 32.8 (278th) 12.7 (262nd) 9.9 (42nd)
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