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UNLV vs. Utah State prediction: Utah State favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/20/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get UNLV vs Utah State predictions for college basketball Tuesday.
Utah State will face UNLV in men's college basketball action at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum on Tuesday, starting at 11:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects Utah State as the most likely winner of the UNLV vs. Utah State game.
This article offers further insights into Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
UNLV vs. Utah State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NCAA basketball game between UNLV and Utah State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Utah State a 92% chance of defeating UNLV. Our predicted final score has Utah State winning 86-69.
According to our model, Utah State (-15.5) has a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 156.5-point over/under has a 53% chance of staying under.
UNLV vs. Utah State odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | UNLV | Utah State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +15.5 (-110) | -15.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +950 | -1400 |
| Total | o156.5 (-110) | u156.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
UNLV vs. Utah State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions 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 | Utah State -15.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | UNLV | +950 |
| Total | Under 156.5 | -105 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 156.5 total points.
UNLV vs. Utah State game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's men's college basketball game between Utah State and UNLV at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum is scheduled to start at 11:00 PM ET.
- Who: UNLV vs. Utah State
- Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- Time: 11:00 PM ET/8:00PM PT
- Venue: Dee Glen Smith Spectrum
Conclusion
We predict Utah State, with a 92% win probability, will likely beat UNLV on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate UNLV vs. Utah State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date 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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