NCAAB · Final

UNLV Rebels Defeat San José State Spartans 76-62

Saturday, January 17, 2026, 5:00 PM ET · Provident Credit Union Event Center

UNLV Rebels 76, San José State Spartans 62, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won UNLV Rebels vs San José State Spartans?

UNLV Rebels beat San José State Spartans 76-62 at Provident Credit Union Event Center on January 17, 2026.

Who was favored in UNLV Rebels vs San José State Spartans?

UNLV Rebels were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -340 (about 77% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup at the Provident Credit Union Event Center, the UNLV Rebels triumphed over the San José State Spartans with a final score of 76-62. This victory marked a continuation of UNLV's recent success against San José State, improving their head-to-head record to 3-0 in their last three meetings, including two wins in the previous season. The Rebels had previously defeated the Spartans 79-73 on January 4, 2025, and 77-71 on February 26, 2025.

The Rebels entered this game with a record of 9-8, showcasing a balanced performance over their last ten games with a record of 5-5. They averaged 73.3 points scored per game while allowing 74.3 points, indicating a competitive but inconsistent defensive effort. In contrast, the Spartans, with a record of 6-12, had struggled recently, going 3-7 in their last ten games, averaging 71.4 points scored and allowing 78.3 points. San José State's recent form included a win against Air Force on January 14, 2026, but they had lost six of their last seven games prior to this matchup.

At home, the Spartans had a record of 3-4, while their away performance was notably weaker at 0-3. The Rebels, on the other hand, had a home record of 4-1 but struggled on the road with a 1-4 record. This game was crucial for both teams as they sought to improve their standings in the league.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing for either team, suggesting both squads were at full strength for this encounter. The market had set the betting line with UNLV favored by 7.5 points according to DraftKings, indicating expectations of a competitive game, but the Rebels ultimately exceeded those expectations with a solid performance.

The conditions for the game were typical for indoor basketball, with no adverse weather factors influencing play. Fans witnessed a range of scoring plays, including a notable 26-foot three-point jumper by Howie Fleming Jr. that extended UNLV's lead to 70-58 in the second half. The Rebels maintained control throughout the game, with key contributions from players like Issac Williamson and Al Green, who both played pivotal roles in securing the victory.

Overall, this matchup highlighted the Rebels' ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities while the Spartans continued to face challenges in both offensive and defensive execution.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	UNLV -7.5	146.5 o -105 / u -115	UNLV Rebels -340 · San José State Spartans +270

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Leaders

PointsMelvin Bell Jr.22San José State Spartans
AssistsSadraque NgaNga2San José State Spartans
ReboundsMelvin Bell Jr.8San José State Spartans
PointsHowie Fleming Jr.21UNLV Rebels
AssistsHowie Fleming Jr.8UNLV Rebels
ReboundsEmmanuel Stephen5UNLV Rebels

Recent form

San José State Spartans

Last 10: 3-7Streak W171.4 scored · 78.3 allowed per game3-4 at home

W70-62vs Air Force FalconsJan 14
L58-76at Grand Canyon LopesJan 11
L55-70vs Fresno State BulldogsJan 7
L78-96at Utah State AggiesJan 3
L68-81vs San Diego State AztecsDec 31
L65-88at New Mexico LobosDec 21
L82-86vs Stanford CardinalDec 14
W89-83vs Long Beach State BeachDec 10
W86-69vs San Diego TorerosDec 6
L63-72vs UC Irvine AnteatersNov 30

UNLV Rebels

Last 10: 5-5Streak W173.3 scored · 74.3 allowed per game1-4 away

W89-85vs Boise State BroncosJan 14
L62-70at Colorado State RamsJan 10
L66-98at Wyoming CowboysJan 7
W67-39vs Air Force FalconsJan 3
W89-47vs La Sierra Golden EaglesDec 30
W84-72vs Fresno State BulldogsDec 21
L60-63vs Tennessee State TigersDec 14
W75-74at Stanford CardinalDec 7
L65-80at Rutgers Scarlet KnightsNov 27
L76-115at Alabama Crimson TideNov 26

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Utah State	29-7	-	15-5
San Diego State	22-11	1	14-6
New Mexico	26-11	2	13-7
Grand Canyon	20-12	2	13-7
Nevada	24-13	3	12-8
Boise State	20-12	3	12-8
Colorado State	21-13	4	11-9
UNLV	18-17	4	11-9
Wyoming	18-15	6	9-11
Fresno State	13-19	8	7-13
San José State	9-24	12	3-17
Air Force	3-29	15	0-20

Box score

Stat	UNLV Rebels	San José State Spartans
Field goals	27-50	19-46
Field goal %	54	41
Three-pointers	11-23	6-11
Three-point %	48	55
Free throws	11-12	18-21
Free throw %	92	86
Rebounds	22	31
Offensive rebounds	5	13
Defensive rebounds	17	18
Assists	17	5
Steals	5	5
Blocks	6	1
Turnovers	7	12
Team turnovers	0	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	15	9
Fast-break points	5	2
Points in the paint	30	26
Fouls	17	12
Largest lead	16	1
Lead changes	4	4
Time in front	96	2

How the scoring went

1st Half35-30Adrian Myers makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half35-31Adrian Myers makes free throw 2 of 2
1st Half37-31Jacob Bannarbie makes 2-foot dunk (Kimani Hamilton assists)
1st Half40-31Al Green makes 22-foot three point jumper (Kimani Hamilton assists)
2nd Half42-31Tyrin Jones makes driving layup
2nd Half45-31Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn makes 26-foot three point jumper (Howie Fleming Jr. assists)
2nd Half47-31Tyrin Jones makes layup
2nd Half47-33Melvin Bell Jr. makes layup
2nd Half47-36Adrian Myers makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half47-38Sadraque NgaNga makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half49-38Tyrin Jones makes 6-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half49-41Pasha Goodarzi makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot (Sadraque NgaNga assists)
2nd Half49-43Melvin Bell Jr. makes driving layup
2nd Half49-46Japhet Moupadele makes 23-foot three point jumper (Melvin Bell Jr. assists)
2nd Half52-46Kimani Hamilton makes 24-foot three point jumper (Howie Fleming Jr. assists)
2nd Half52-47Melvin Bell Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-48Pasha Goodarzi makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-49Pasha Goodarzi makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-49Howie Fleming Jr. makes layup (Kimani Hamilton assists)
2nd Half55-49Howie Fleming Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half56-49Howie Fleming Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-49Howie Fleming Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-51Marcus Overstreet makes layup
2nd Half59-51Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn makes 8-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half59-54Melvin Bell Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Marcus Overstreet assists)
2nd Half60-54Emmanuel Stephen makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-54Emmanuel Stephen makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-54Howie Fleming Jr. makes driving layup
2nd Half63-55Melvin Bell Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-56Melvin Bell Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-58Melvin Bell Jr. makes driving layup
2nd Half65-58Howie Fleming Jr. makes driving layup
2nd Half67-58Issac Williamson makes 18-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half70-58Howie Fleming Jr. makes 26-foot three point jumper (Issac Williamson assists)
2nd Half70-60Marcus Overstreet makes layup
2nd Half73-60Kimani Hamilton makes 27-foot three point jumper (Howie Fleming Jr. assists)
2nd Half73-61Melvin Bell Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half73-62Melvin Bell Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half74-62Howie Fleming Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half76-62Al Green makes 2-foot dunk (Issac Williamson assists)