NEWSLETTER
The Boise State Broncos (23-8, 13-5 MWC) will host the UNLV Rebels (19-12, 7-11 MWC) after winning 16 home games in a row.
In its previous game, Boise State lost to Utah State on Saturday, 86-73. Chibuzo Agbo scored a team-high 18 points (and chipped in one assist and four rebounds). In its most recent game, UNLV topped Air Force on Wednesday, 78-70 in OT. Its top scorer was EJ Harkless with 35 points.
When is Boise State vs. UNLV and when does it start?
This game between the Broncos and Rebels is scheduled to tip off on Thursday, March 9, 2023. You should expect the opening tip at 9:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Boise State vs. UNLV
The Broncos and Rebels will hit the court at Thomas & Mack Center for this matchup on March 9, and if you want to see the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on CBS Sports.
Boise State Broncos vs. UNLV Rebels Game Preview
Boise State Stats, Odds & Insights
Boise State’s +260 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 8.4 points per game) is a result of scoring 72.1 points per game (172nd in college basketball) while giving up 63.7 per outing (29th in college basketball).
The Broncos put up only 2.6 more points than the Rebels concede (69.5).
Boise State connects on 7.8 three-pointers per game (133rd in college basketball), 1.7 more than its opponents (6.1).
Offensively, the Broncos have played better in home games this year, scoring 75.4 points per game, compared to 69.7 per game away from home.
Boise State has been putting up 70.8 points per game in its last 10 appearances, an average that’s a little lower than the 72.1 it has scored over the course of the 2022-23 campaign.
UNLV Stats, Odds & Insights
UNLV’s +146 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 4.7 points per game) is a result of putting up 74.2 points per game (121st in college basketball) while allowing 69.5 per outing (157th in college basketball).
The Rebels put up 10.5 more points per game (74.2) than the Broncos give up (63.7).
UNLV makes 7.9 three-pointers per game (122nd in college basketball) at a 34.4% rate (177th in college basketball), compared to the 8.8 its opponents make, shooting 35.2% from deep.
The Rebels average 74.9 points per game at home, and 74.6 on the road.
UNLV is averaging 70.4 points per contest over its previous 10 games, which is 3.8 fewer points than its average for the season (74.2).
Broncos Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Rice | 31 | 14.4 | 4.7 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 2.2 |
| Tyson Degenhart | 31 | 14.3 | 5.3 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 1.1 |
| Marcus Shaver Jr. | 26 | 13.3 | 5.9 | 3.8 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| Chibuzo Agbo | 31 | 11.5 | 4.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.9 |
| Naje Smith | 31 | 9.7 | 5.5 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 0.6 |
Rebels Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EJ Harkless | 18 | 19.8 | 5.4 | 3.1 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| Elijah Harkless | 14 | 16.0 | 4.4 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 1.4 |
| Keshon Gilbert | 30 | 11.5 | 3.9 | 3.2 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 0.9 |
| Luis Rodriguez | 26 | 10.9 | 5.8 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 1.3 |
| Justin Webster | 31 | 7.9 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.7 |
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