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Colorado State vs. UNLV prediction: UNLV favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/18/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Colorado State vs UNLV predictions for college basketball Wednesday.
UNLV will square off with Colorado State in men's college basketball action at Thomas & Mack Center on Wednesday, commencing at 11:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects UNLV as the most likely winner of the Colorado State vs. UNLV game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Wednesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Colorado State vs. UNLV prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's NCAA basketball game between Colorado State and UNLV 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives UNLV a 63% chance of beating Colorado State. Our predicted final score has UNLV winning 74-71.
According to our model, UNLV (-2.5) has a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the 147.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.
Colorado State vs. UNLV odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Colorado State | UNLV |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +2.5 (-108) | -2.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +130 | -150 |
| Total | o147.5 (-105) | u147.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Colorado State vs. UNLV picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | UNLV -2.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | UNLV | -150 |
| Total | Under 147.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is UNLV -2.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Colorado State vs. UNLV game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's men's college basketball matchup between UNLV and Colorado State at Thomas & Mack Center is scheduled to start at 11:00 PM ET.
- Who: Colorado State vs. UNLV
- Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
- Time: 11:00 PM ET/8:00PM PT
- Venue: Thomas & Mack Center
Conclusion
We predict UNLV, with a 63% win probability, will likely beat Colorado State on Wednesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Colorado State vs. UNLV insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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