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San Jose State vs. UNLV: Game Preview, Predictions, and Betting Odds

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San Jose State vs. UNLV: Game Preview, Predictions, and Betting OddsSource: actionnetwork.com
The San Jose State Spartans and UNLV Runnin' Rebels face off in a Mountain West Conference matchup. UNLV is heavily favored, but San Jose State looks to cover the spread. This article provides a preview of the game, betting odds, and expert predictions.

Key Insights

UNLV is favored by 12.5 points, with the over/under set at 149.5 points.

Tanner McGrath projects UNLV to win by 9 points, suggesting value on San Jose State +12 or better.

UNLV's offensive output averages 78.8 points per game, while San Jose State struggles to score, averaging under 70 points.

UNLV excels in defensive activity, averaging 8.2 steals and 4.3 blocks per game.

San Jose State has been inconsistent with their lineup due to injuries.

In-Depth Analysis

UNLV (11-12, 6-6 Mountain West) is hosting San Jose State (6-17, 1-11 Mountain West) at the Thomas & Mack Center. The Rebels are coming off a win against Grand Canyon, while the Spartans are near the bottom of the conference standings. UNLV won their previous meeting 76-62. The key to this game will be UNLV's defensive pressure and San Jose State's ability to generate offense. UNLV's Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn is a key player to watch, averaging 18.5 points per game. Howie Fleming Jr. and Tyrin Jones are day to day.

FAQs

Q: What is the spread for the San Jose State vs. UNLV game?

UNLV is favored by 12.5 points.

Q: What is the over/under for the game?

The over/under is set at 149.5 points.

Q: What time does the game start?

8 p.m. Tuesday

Key Takeaways

If you're betting, consider San Jose State +12 or better based on expert projections.

Watch for UNLV's defensive intensity and San Jose State's offensive struggles.

Keep an eye on the injury status of UNLV's Howie Fleming Jr. and Tyrin Jones, as their absence could impact the game.

Discussion

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