Friday, October 10, 2014

Sam Boyd Stadium in Whitney

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The Fresno State Bulldogs (3-3) will go for their fourth win in a row on Friday night when they face the UNLV Rebels (1-5). Fresno State won this matchup 38-14 at home last season.

Fresno State held San Diego State to just 84 passing yards last Friday, which helped them toll to a 24-13 home win. The Bulldogs rushed for 172 yards in that game and their defense was able to force three turnovers.

The Bulldogs have given up 36.5 points per game this season, but they have improved a lot in their last three games. Their best player has been running back Marteze Waller, who has rushed for 524 yards and has scored four touchdowns. Quarterback Brian Burrell has thrown for 1,031 yards with eight touchdowns and four interceptions.

UNLV lost their fourth game in a row last weekend when they were beaten 33-10 by San Jose State on the road. They gave up 542 yards in that loss and their offense was only able to pass for 166 yards.

The Rebels have scored just 16.8 points per game this season while their defense has given up 38.7 points per game. Quarterback Blake Decker has thrown for 1,300 yards and five touchdowns, but he has also been picked off nine times already. Freshman receiver Devonte Boyd has caught 20 passes this year for 357 yards and one score.

Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Trends

Fresno State Bulldogs are 3-3-0 Against the Spread

Fresno State Bulldogs are 3-2-0 against the Over/Under

UNLV Rebels Betting Trends

UNLV Rebels are 1-5-0 Against the Spread

UNLV Rebels are 2-3-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Fresno State Bulldogs

09/17/14 Backup RB Malique Micenheimer Shoulder out for season
09/14/14 Backup RB Dontel James Leg out indefinitely
08/21/14 RB Kurt Scoby Concussion out indefinitely

UNLV Rebels

10/06/14 OL Ron Scoggins Jr. Illness "?" Friday vs. Fresno State
10/05/14 QB Blake Decker Arm injured last game, "?" Friday vs. Fresno State
10/05/14 RB David Greene Leg "?" Friday vs. Fresno State
10/05/14 LB Iggy Porchia Undisclosed "?" Friday vs. Fresno State
10/05/14 Backup RB Jamal Overton Hand "?" Friday vs. Fresno State
10/05/14 RB Keith Whitely Knee injured last game, "?" Friday vs. Fresno State
10/05/14 S Peni Vea Neck "?" Friday vs. Fresno State
10/05/14 DB Sidney Hodge Hand "?" Friday vs. Fresno State
10/05/14 LB Trent Langham Leg "?" Friday vs. Fresno State
09/28/14 WR Devante Davis Hand out indefinitely

Tony's Pick: Take Fresno State

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