San Diego State vs. UNLV betting: College basketball preview for March 4

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The San Diego State Aztecs (20-7, 13-5 MWC) hit the road in MWC play against the UNLV Rebels (16-13, 10-8 MWC) on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 11 p.m. ET. The Aztecs are 2.5-point favorites in the game. The over/under in the matchup is 130.5.

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San Diego State vs. UNLV betting lines

  • San Diego State moneyline odds to win: -154
  • UNLV moneyline odds to win: +128
  • Spread: San Diego State (-2.5)
  • Total: 130.5

San Diego State statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Against the spread, San Diego State has played better at home, covering five times in 13 home games, and three times in nine road games.
  • The Aztecs have eclipsed the total in four of 13 home games (30.8%). They’ve done better in road games, topping the total in six of nine matchups (66.7%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, San Diego State has won a lower percentage of its home games (.833) compared to road games (1.000).

Recent trends

  • The Aztecs’ offense has been less effective over their last 10 games, putting up 69.8 points a contest compared to the 71.4 they’ve averaged this season.
  • San Diego State has been slightly better on the defensive end of the floor recently, giving up 63.3 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 63.4 it has surrendered per game this season.
  • The Aztecs’ past 10 contests have seen them make 7.2 three-pointers per game while shooting 32.7% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are less than their 2024-25 averages of 7.7 makes and 33.7%.

San Diego State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 11-15-0 (Home: 5-8-0; Away: 3-6-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 7-10-0 (As Favorite: 7-10-0; As Underdog: 4-5-0)
  • O-U-P: 12-13-1 (Home: 4-8-1; Away: 6-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 15-2 (Home: 10-2; Away: 4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-5 (Home: 0-1; Away: 2-3)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.4 (202nd in nation) 37.5 (second) 32.3 (164th) 31.3 (193rd) 12.9 (234th) 10.2 (81st)

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UNLV statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • UNLV has performed better against the spread on the road (6-5-0) than at home (6-8-0) this year.
  • In 2024-25 a lower percentage of the Rebels’ games have finished above the over/under at home (21.4%, three of 14) compared to away (72.7%, eight of 11).
  • The Rebels’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs is .400 (2-3), and on the road it is .143 (1-6).

Recent trends

  • In their last 10 games, the Rebels are posting 66.6 points per game, 3.0 fewer points than their season average (69.6).
  • UNLV is allowing 64.0 points per game in its last 10 games, which is 4.0 fewer points than it is allowing for the season (68.0).
  • The Rebels are draining 1.3 fewer threes per game over their past 10 games (5.0) compared to their season average (6.3), and they are putting up a worse three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (28.1%) compared to their season mark (33.5%).

UNLV betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 12-16-0 (Home: 6-8-0; Away: 6-5-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 6-8-0 (As Favorite: 6-8-0; As Underdog: 6-8-0)
  • O-U-P: 11-17-0 (Home: 3-11-0; Away: 8-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-2 (Home: 7-2; Away: 4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-11 (Home: 2-3; Away: 1-6)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.4 (202nd in nation) 42.2 (88th) 31.1 (232nd) 32.5 (271st) 12.0 (292nd) 9.8 (44th)
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