The UNLV Rebels (13-12, 8-6 MWC) will look to build on a three-game winning streak when they host the Colorado State Rams (15-10, 6-8 MWC) at 11 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 as 2.5-point favorites. The Rams have also won three games in a row. The point total is set at 147 for the matchup.
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UNLV Cover -2.5 vs Colorado State -111
UNLV vs. Colorado State betting lines
- UNLV moneyline odds to win: -145
- Colorado State moneyline odds to win: +119
- Spread: UNLV (-2.5)
- Total: 147
UNLV statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- UNLV has done a better job covering the spread when playing on the road (5-4-0) than it has in home games (6-5-0).
- The Rebels have exceeded the total in eight of 11 home games (72.7%), compared to six of nine road games (66.7%).
- As a moneyline favorite, UNLV has won a higher percentage of its home games (.714) compared to away games (.500).
Recent trends
- The Rebels have been scoring 80.3 points per game in their last 10 times on the court, an average that’s slightly higher than the 79.2 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 campaign.
- UNLV has been slightly suspect on the defensive end of the floor recently, giving up 81.7 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 78.8 it has conceded this season.
- The Rebels’ past 10 contests have seen them make 8.3 three-pointers per game while shooting 38.2% from deep. Both numbers are up compared to their 2025-26 averages of 7.0 makes and 33.0%.
UNLV betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-13-0 (Home: 6-5-0; Away: 5-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 5-5-0 (As Favorite: 5-6-0; As Underdog: 6-7-0)
- O-U-P: 15-9-0 (Home: 8-3-0; Away: 6-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-5 (Home: 5-2; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-7 (Home: 2-2; Away: 4-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.3 (123rd in nation) | 45.3 (253rd) | 32.8 (140th) | 31.0 (180th) | 14.1 (166th) | 12.0 (270th) |
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Colorado State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Colorado State has been better against the spread at home (8-5-0) than on the road (3-5-0) this year.
- Looking at the over/under, Rams games have gone over seven of 13 times at home (53.8%), and four of eight away (50%).
- As moneyline underdogs, the Rams have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-2) than away (1-4).
Recent trends
- The Rams are posting 69.6 points per contest in their last 10 games, which is 6.4 fewer points than their average for the season (76.0).
- Colorado State has fared better defensively in its previous 10 games, ceding 67.7 points per contest, 2.6 fewer points than its season average of 70.3 allowed.
- Over their past 10 games, the Rams are making 8.9 threes per game, 1.0 fewer threes than their season average (9.9). They also have a worse three-point percentage over their past 10 contests (37.2%) compared to their season average (39.5%).
Colorado State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-10-0 (Home: 8-5-0; Away: 3-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 4-3-0 (As Favorite: 10-5-0; As Underdog: 4-5-0)
- O-U-P: 12-12-0 (Home: 7-6-0; Away: 4-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-3 (Home: 9-2; Away: 2-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-7 (Home: 0-2; Away: 1-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.0 (27th in nation) | 45.0 (239th) | 30.0 (284th) | 26.6 (ninth) | 15.5 (86th) | 10.8 (149th) |
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