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San Diego State vs. UNLV prediction: San Diego State favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/24/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get San Diego State vs UNLV predictions for college basketball Saturday.
UNLV will face San Diego State in men's college basketball action at Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, starting at 4:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects San Diego State as the most likely winner of the San Diego State vs. UNLV game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
San Diego State vs. UNLV prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between San Diego State and UNLV 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives San Diego State a 59% chance of defeating UNLV. Our predicted final score has San Diego State winning 75-73.
According to our model, UNLV (+3.5) has a 58% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 149.5 points has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
San Diego State vs. UNLV odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | San Diego State | UNLV |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -3.5 (-115) | +3.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | -180 | +168 |
| Total | o149.5 (-110) | u149.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
San Diego State vs. UNLV picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available 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 +3.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | UNLV | +168 |
| Total | Under 149.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is UNLV +3.5 at the spread.
San Diego State vs. UNLV game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between UNLV and San Diego State at Thomas & Mack Center is scheduled to start at 4:00 PM ET.
- Who: San Diego State vs. UNLV
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM ET/1:00PM PT
- Venue: Thomas & Mack Center
Conclusion
We predict San Diego State, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat UNLV on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate San Diego State vs. UNLV insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from 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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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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