Fresno State Bulldogs vs UNLV Runnin' Rebels Prediction, 11/11/2022 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Fresno State Bulldogs vs UNLV Runnin' Rebels

Date: Friday, November 11, 2022

Location: Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Runnin' Rebels (+8.5)

Total/Over-Under: 57

The Fresno State Bulldogs (5-4) are hitting the road to Allegiant Stadium on Friday where they will take on the UNLV Runnin' Rebels (4-5). UNLV opens this contest as 8.5-point dogs. The betting total comes in at 57.

The Fresno State Bulldogs come into this matchup with a record of 5-4 this season. The last time they took the field, the Bulldogs stepped onto the field against the Hawaii Warriors and went home with a win by a final score of 55-13. Jake Haener went 24/29 with 327 yds through the air and 4 touchdowns. He had a quarterback rating of 223 and ended the game without throwing an interception. Jordan Mims was the leader on the ground for the Bulldogs with 18 totes for 123 yds (6.8 yards per carry). Overall, they had 68 plays which gave them a total of 572 yards. The Fresno State Bulldogs ran the ball a total of 39 different times and accumulated 245 yards, which came out to an average of 6.3 yds per attempt. Against the run, the Bulldogs conceded 158 yards on 34 tries, which is an average of 4.6 yds per rush allowed. Fresno State surrendered 20 completions on 40 tries for 204 yards, and a completion rate of 50.0%.

The Bulldogs have racked up 3,691 total yards for the year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Fresno State has earned 13 passing touchdowns and 17 touchdowns via the ground. They have given the ball to the opposition 13 different times. Fresno State has compiled 205 first downs as a unit, and they have committed 38 penalties for 354 yards. Offensively they maintain an average of 136.0 yards in the run game ranking them 86th in the nation. When talking about getting in the endzone, the Fresno State Bulldogs hold an average of 29.2 PPG.

Regarding passing yards, the Bulldogs have allowed 1,819 yards which has them ranked 32nd in college football. They have surrendered 202.1 yards per game through the air as well as conceding a completion percentage of 55.6%. Over the course of this year, they have relinquished 363.3 yards per game ranking them 53rd in college football. They have given up 11 touchdowns through the air as well as 14 touchdowns via the ground game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.3 yards per rush on the ground and 161.2 rushing yards per game on the campaign. Overall, they have given up 1,451 rushing yards through 9 games. The Bulldogs are sitting in 43rd in D-1 when it comes to team defense, allowing 22.9 PPG.

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The Runnin' Rebels head into this game 4-5 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Runnin' Rebels took a defeat with a final score of 14-10 when they faced the San Diego State Aztecs. Aidan Robbins carried the football 21 times for 115 yds, ending the game with 5.5 yds per carry for UNLV. Doug Brumfield (1 TD) ended the contest with 207 yds on 17/27 passing while his quarterback rating was 124.8. He threw 2 interceptions and his Y/A was 7.7. UNLV allowed 41 run attempts for 99 yds (2.4 yds per rush). The Runnin' Rebels secondary gave up a completion rate of 61.3%, relinquishing 216 yds on 19 for 31 through the air. The Runnin' Rebels finished the game with 325 yds while running 61 plays (5.3 yards per play). UNLV ran the ball for 3.5 yards per tote, finishing the contest with 118 yds on 34 carries.

When it comes to how much they score, the Runnin' Rebels are ranking 82nd in college football averaging 26.0 PPG. During the season thus far, the Runnin' Rebels have compiled 1,911 yards via the pass along with an average of 212.3 passing yards per game, putting them at 95th in D-1. The UNLV Runnin' Rebels are averaging 347.7 yards per contest, which is good for 101st in Division 1. The UNLV offense has 509 yds of penalties on 51 infractions, which is good for 89th in D-1 in terms of making mistakes.

The Runnin' Rebels are conceding 28.0 points per game, which has them ranked 83rd in D-1. UNLV has allowed a total of 1,473 yards via the ground game (163.7 yards/game) and 16 touchdowns on the ground so far this year. This year, they have allowed 252 points. They have allowed 14 touchdowns through the air and 212.9 yards per contest, which has them ranked 44th in the nation. The Runnin' Rebels defense has been on the field for 630 plays, which is good for 80th in the nation.

Who will win tonight's Bulldogs/Runnin' Rebels college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Bulldogs -8.5

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