UNLV Rebels vs Grand Canyon Lopes Picks and Prediction for Wednesday February 25 2026
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On Wednesday, the UNLV Rebels (14-13) face off against the Grand Canyon Lopes (17-10) at Global Credit Union Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. This game will air on CBSSN. Keep up to date with all the NCAAB action, with our College Basketball predictions.
UNLV vs. Grand Canyon Game Information
- February 25, 2026
- 9:00pm EST
- Global Credit Union Arena
- CBSSN
Grand Canyon Form & Recent Results
Grand Canyon heads into this matchup trying to shake off a recent stumble. The Lopes are on a one-game losing streak and have gone 2-3 over their last five games, so they’ll be looking to steady the ship at home. Their most recent game was a tough 70-65 loss to Wyoming on Saturday, and despite the result, Makaih Williams did everything he could to keep Grand Canyon in it, pouring in 29 points in front of the home crowd.
Throughout the course of this year, Jaden Henley has been Grand Canyon’s most reliable scoring option, leading the team at 17.4 points per game. Williams has provided strong support as the No. 2 scorer at 13.9 points a night, and Nana Owusu-Anane has been the backbone on the glass, grabbing a team-high 8.6 rebounds per game. Henley also sets the table offensively, leading the Lopes with 2.9 assists per contest. Defensively, Grand Canyon has been giving up 72.4 points per game over its last five games, and they’ll be aiming to tighten things up as they host UNLV on Wednesday night, hoping to pick up their eleventh Mountain West Conference win of the season.
UNLV Form & Recent Results
UNLV comes into this game riding a one-game winning streak, and they’ve been playing some of their best basketball lately, winning four of their last five games. Their most recent game was an impressive 91–66 win over Air Force in Colorado Springs on Saturday, where Kimani Hamilton had a standout performance with 27 points and helped the Rebels pull away comfortably. That win was another sign that UNLV is starting to find a rhythm at the right time in the season, especially on the offensive end, where they’ve looked confident and in control.
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So far this season, the Rebels have been led in scoring by Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn, who is averaging 19.9 points per game and has consistently been their go-to option. Hamilton has been a strong second scorer, putting up 12.8 points per game so far this year and showing he can take over when needed. Howie Fleming Jr. has been UNLV’s top rebounder on the glass with 5.8 boards per game, and he’s also their main playmaker, leading the team with 3.5 assists per game. Over their last five games, UNLV has averaged 85 points, and they’ll be hoping that kind of production carries over as they head on the road to face Grand Canyon in an important Mountain West Conference game.
Key Players
- UNLV’s Howie Fleming Jr. this season: 5.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists per game
- Grand Canyon’s Jaden Henley this season: 17.4 points, 2.9 assists per game
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- GCU -8.5; O/U 153.5
UNLV vs. Grand Canyon Picks and Prediction
UNLV and Grand Canyon are basically neck-and-neck near the top of the Mountain West standings, sitting just one game apart. UNLV has their offense clicking at a really high level right when it matters most, and they’ve been coming out aggressive and confident. If Grand Canyon wants to pick up another conference win this season, they can’t afford to let UNLV settle in early. They’ll need to match that pace from the opening tip, make things difficult on every possession, and do whatever they can to disrupt UNLV’s rhythm before it turns into a scoring run. Final Score Prediction, Grand Canyon Lopes win but fail to cover the spread, 77-72.
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