California Golden Bears vs UNLV Rebels Prediction, 12/18/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: California Golden Bears vs UNLV Rebels

Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Location: SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Rebels (+1.5)

Total/Over-Under: 51.5

The California Golden Bears (6-6) are headed to SoFi Stadium on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 where they will compete against the UNLV Rebels (10-3) in the LA Bowl. California opens this contest as 1.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total is set at 51.5.

The California Golden Bears come into this game with a record of 6-6 for this year. In their last game, the Golden Bears faced off with the SMU Mustangs and ended up losing by a score of 38-6. Once the final whistle blew, they had 63 plays which gave them a total of 254 yds. The California Golden Bears ended up rushing 37 different times and accrued 95 yards, which is an average of 2.6 yds per attempt. In the running game, the Golden Bears gave up 115 yds on 30 tries, which is an average of 3.8 yds per rush surrendered. California allowed 24 completions on 34 attempts for a total of 300 yds, and a completion percentage of 70.6%.

When it comes to putting points on the board, the California Golden Bears hold an average of 26.1 points per outing. Offensively they are averaging 116.5 yards via the ground game ranking this team at 108th in the country. The Golden Bears have earned 4,594 total yards for the season. With reference to distribution of touchdowns, California has totaled 16 touchdowns through the air and 16 touchdowns on the ground. California has accounted for 251 first downs as a team, and they have been called for 91 penalties for 731 yds. They have turned the ball over 10 times.

The Golden Bears sit in 41st in the country when it comes to their opponents scoring, giving up 22.2 points per game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.2 yards per rush and 107.1 rushing yards per game so far this year. Overall, they have given up 1,285 yards via the ground game in 12 games. Regarding yards through the air, the Golden Bears have allowed 2,812 yards which puts them in 92nd in Division 1. They are conceding 234.3 yards per game via the pass and giving up a completion percentage of 57.5%. Overall, they have yielded 341.3 yards/outing which puts them 41st in D-1. They have yielded 16 touchdowns via the pass and 18 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Rebels step onto the field holding a record of 10-3 this year. The last time they took the field, the Rebels walked away with a loss by a score of 21-7 against the Boise State Broncos. The Rebels finished the contest with a total of 327 yards while running 63 plays (5.2 yds per play). UNLV ended up running for 6.2 yards per tote, finishing with a total of 217 yds on 35 attempts. UNLV gave up 37 running attempts for 215 yards (5.8 yds per rush). The Rebels pass defense conceded a completion percentage of 66.7%, surrendering 158 yards on 18 for 27 passing.

Regarding their ability to score points, the Rebels are ranking 14th in the country holding an average of 36.2 points per outing. The UNLV Rebels hold an average of 425.8 yards/game, which is good for 35th in college football. The UNLV offense has totaled 663 yards of penalties on 74 infractions, ranking them 60th in D-1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They have thrown 7 picks while allowing opponents to recover 3 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 283 first downs. For the year so far, the Rebels currently have a total of 2,269 yards via the pass as well as an average of 174.5 passing yards per game, which has them ranked 121st in D-1. They average 251.2 run yards per game and have run for 3,266 yards for this year.

The Rebels are relinquishing 21.9 PPG, which has them ranked 36th in Division 1. UNLV has conceded a total of 1,427 yards via the ground game (109.8 yards per contest) as well as 16 touchdowns by way of the ground game on the year. Overall, they have surrendered 285 total points. They have given up 20 touchdowns through the air and 241.2 yards per contest, which has them sitting 106th in Division 1. The Rebels defense has been on the field for 892 plays, which is 129th in the nation. They have tallied 5 fumbles and 17 interceptions on the year.

Who will win tonight's Golden Bears/Rebels college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Golden Bears -1.5

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