San Diego State vs UNLV Picks and Predictions for Saturday, January 24, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 01/24/2026, 03:06 AM ET
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San Diego State vs UNLV Information

The San Diego State Aztecs will be on the road Saturday afternoon, playing the UNLV Rebels in Las Vegas, NV, at 4:00 PM. San Diego State has 13 wins and 5 losses entering this matchup, following a one-point road loss to Grand Canyon in its last game, which ended a lengthy winning streak. The UNLV Rebels return home Saturday with ten wins and eight losses this season, having won three games straight after a 10-point victory on the road against Utah State. Stay in the news with our College Basketball Picks.

San Diego State Preview

The San Diego State offense has averaged 81.3 points on 40% shooting for the floor this season, but the Aztecs scored only 69 points in their most recent loss. Defensively, San Diego State has been top-tier, holding opponents to 72.1 points per game this season. BJ Davis leads the San Diego State offense this season, averaging 11.6 points per game. Reese Dixon Waters is second on the team, averaging 11.2 points per game. Miles Byrd is third on the team, averaging 10.4 points, and leads the team in dishing out 2.8 assists. Miles Heide averages 5.5 points and leads the team, pulling in five rebounds per game.

UNLV Preview

The UNLV offense averages 79.3 points on 46% shoot from the floor this season. Defensively, UNLV is allowing 76.4 points per game this year through 18 games played. Dra Gibbs-Lawson, who leads the UNLV offense this season, is averaging 17.1 points per game. Kimani Hamilton is second on the team, averaging 12.4 points, and Tyrin Jones averages 11.2 points per game. Isaac Williamson averages a fourth-best 10.2 points per game this season. Howie Fleming Jr is averaging 9.8 points and leads the team, dishing out 3.2 assists.

San Diego State vs UNLV Prediction

San Diego State is the better team in this matchup, despite UNLV's win streak. The Aztecs are stronger on both sides of the ball and will get back to their winning ways on Saturday. Look for San Diego State to defend their number one seed in the Mountain West Conference with a win and cover Saturday on the road. Take San Diego State to end the UNLV winning streak as the Aztecs get the win in Las Vegas. Final Score Prediction, San Diego State Aztecs win and cover 75-64.

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