Who's Playing

UNLV @ Boise State

Current Records: UNLV 14-10; Boise State 18-5

What to Know

The Boise State Broncos won both of their matches against the UNLV Rebels last season (78-66 and 61-59) and are aiming for the same result on Friday. The Broncos and UNLV will face off in a Mountain West battle at 11 p.m. ET at ExtraMile Arena. Boise State is out to keep their eight-game home win streak alive.

Boise State didn't have too much trouble with the San Jose State Spartans at home on Saturday as they won 76-60. Boise State's success was spearheaded by the efforts of forward Tyson Degenhart, who had 23 points along with eight rebounds, and forward Abu Kigab, who posted a double-double on 18 points and 11 boards in addition to five steals.

Meanwhile, everything came up roses for UNLV at home against the Air Force Falcons on Tuesday as the team secured a 78-44 win. It was another big night for the Rebels' guard Bryce Hamilton, who had 24 points along with five boards.

The Broncos are the favorite in this one, with an expected 8.5-point margin of victory. They have failed bettors playing the spread in their past two games, so buyers beware.

Their wins bumped Boise State to 18-5 and UNLV to 14-10. Watch the contest and check back on CBS Sports to find out who keeps up the positive energy and who hits a stumbling block.

How To Watch

  • When: Friday at 11 p.m. ET
  • Where: ExtraMile Arena -- Boise, Idaho
  • TV: Fox Sports 1
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $48.00

Odds

The Broncos are a big 8.5-point favorite against the Rebels, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Broncos as an 8-point favorite.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Boise State have won eight out of their last 12 games against UNLV.

  • Feb 13, 2021 - Boise State 61 vs. UNLV 59
  • Feb 11, 2021 - Boise State 78 vs. UNLV 66
  • Mar 05, 2020 - Boise State 67 vs. UNLV 61
  • Feb 26, 2020 - UNLV 76 vs. Boise State 66
  • Jan 08, 2020 - Boise State 73 vs. UNLV 66
  • Mar 02, 2019 - UNLV 85 vs. Boise State 81
  • Feb 06, 2019 - UNLV 83 vs. Boise State 72
  • Feb 03, 2018 - Boise State 93 vs. UNLV 91
  • Dec 30, 2017 - Boise State 83 vs. UNLV 74
  • Jan 04, 2017 - Boise State 77 vs. UNLV 59
  • Feb 23, 2016 - Boise State 81 vs. UNLV 69
  • Jan 27, 2016 - UNLV 87 vs. Boise State 77

Injury Report for Boise State

  • Emmanuel Akot: Out (Knee)
  • Kobe Young: Out (Not Injury Related)
  • RJ Keene: Out (Not Injury Related)

Injury Report for UNLV

  • Marvin Coleman: Game-Time Decision (Illness)
  • Victor Iwuakor: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)
  • Donovan Williams: Game-Time Decision (Knee)
  • James Hampshire: Game-Time Decision (Shoulder)