UNLV vs San Jose State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: UNLV vs San Jose State

The UNLV Rebels battle the San Jose State Spartans, with tip-off scheduled for 17:00 on Saturday, January 17.

You can get -115 that there are Over 145.5 points and there’s plenty of juice in those odds. UNLV and San Jose State should be able to keep the score ticking for our prediction to win.

UNLV Rebels were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to Boise State Broncos by a 95-89 (OT) scoreline.

San Jose State Spartans last game saw them claim a 70-62 home win over Air Force Falcons.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was UNLV who came out on top when they last played San Jose State. A 77-71 win was recorded. UNLV have four straight victories against San Jose State. They have won 8 of the 10 previous head-to-head matchups.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UNLV	15-18	2610	2613	-3	10-7	5-11	1L
San Jose State	9-24	2376	2591	-215	7-11	2-13	1L

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UNLV vs San Jose State Prediction & Picks

Prepare for UNLV vs San Jose State with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, a correct score recommendation and a well-crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

There could be lots of baskets being racked up during this college showdown, with our pick being Over 145.5 points in total. Odds of -115 look well worth taking for this outcome.

We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant college hoops stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate basketball picks.

Key UNLV vs San Jose State stats:

• The 145.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 UNLV games on the road.
• The 145.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 UNLV games on the road.
• The 145.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 SJSU games.
• The 145.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 SJSU games at home.
• The 145.5 line has been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Over 145.5 Probability

If you go by the best sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.5% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

UNLV 78 - 74 San Jose State

A close game could be on the cards. We’ll bet on the Rebels to secure a 78-74 win at huge odds and this correct score selection should hopefully be a fun one.

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UNLV vs San Jose State Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Sportsbooks’ favorites UNLV are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the -313 about them triumphing means a 76% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back San Jose State, you will find +245 about the underdogs.

The spread currently stands at 6.5 and the total points line is 145.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you're keen on Over 145.5, this selection is available at -115.

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Moneyline

UNLV

-313

SJSU

+245

Point Spread

UNLV -6.5

-106

SJSU +6.5

-114

Total Points

Under 145.5

-105

Over 145.5

-115

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UNLV Stats

San Jose State Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 151.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 145.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.30 pts and allowed 75.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 70.50 pts and allowed 81.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 149.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 142.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 145.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.40 pts and allowed 78.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 70.70 pts and allowed 72.10 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Mountain West	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Utah State	29-5	2816	2382	434	19-0	10-5	4W
New Mexico	23-10	2658	2337	321	16-3	7-7	1L
San Diego State	22-11	2580	2342	238	16-3	6-8	1L
Boise State	21-11	2512	2351	161	13-7	8-4	1L
Nevada	22-12	2582	2434	148	17-3	5-9	1L
Colorado State	21-12	2510	2347	163	13-6	8-6	1L
Grand Canyon	20-12	2420	2197	223	14-7	6-5	1L
Wyoming	18-14	2467	2335	132	14-4	4-10	1L
UNLV	15-18	2610	2613	-3	10-7	5-11	1L
Fresno State	13-19	2331	2330	1	11-8	2-11	2L
San Jose State	9-24	2376	2591	-215	7-11	2-13	1L
Air Force	3-29	1969	2556	-587	3-16	0-13	25L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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