Fresno State Bulldogs vs UNLV Rebels Prediction, 9/28/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Fresno State Bulldogs vs UNLV Rebels

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024

Location: Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV

TV: FS1

Odds/Point Spread: Rebels (-3.5)

Total/Over-Under: 52

Allegiant Stadium is the location where the UNLV Rebels (3-0) will meet the Fresno State Bulldogs (3-1) on Saturday, September 28, 2024. UNLV opens this game as 3.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under is 52.

The Fresno State Bulldogs head into this matchup 3-1 for this season. In their last game, the Bulldogs played the New Mexico Lobos and took home the win by a score of 38-21. The Fresno State Bulldogs ran the ball a total of 33 times and had 93 yards, which earned them an average of 2.8 yards per carry. In all, they tallied 67 plays for 345 yards. Fresno State relinquished 33 pass completions on 53 tries for 338 yards, and a completion percentage of 62.3%. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Bulldogs gave up 147 yards on 28 tries, which is 5.3 yards per run allowed.

The Bulldogs have tallied 1,627 total yards over the course of this year. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Fresno State has amassed 7 passing touchdowns and 9 touchdowns via the ground. They have surrendered the football 6 times. Fresno State has amassed 82 1st downs as a team, and they have been called for 19 penalties for 183 yards. As a unit they hold an average of 134.5 yards rushing ranking them 95th in the country. When it comes to putting points on the board, the Fresno State Bulldogs have an average of 35.5 points per contest.

The Bulldogs sit in 49th in D-1 in terms of team defense, giving up 20.3 points per game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.1 yards per rush and 121.0 rushing yards per game on the year. Overall, they have allowed 484 yards via the ground game in 4 contests. In terms of passing yards, the Bulldogs have conceded 877 yds which ranks them 86th in the country. They are allowing 219.3 yards per contest via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 53.8%. During this campaign, they have given up 340.3 yards per outing which ranks them 65th in college football. They have given up 7 touchdowns through the air as well as 1 touchdown pounding the rock.

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The Rebels come into this matchup with a record of 3-0 for this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Rebels got the victory with a final of 23-20 when they faced the Kansas Jayhawks. UNLV rushed the ball for 3.9 yards per attempt, finishing the game with 181 yards on 47 carries. The Rebels finished the contest with a total of 267 yards on 65 plays (4.1 yards per play). The Rebels secondary conceded a completion percentage of 50.0%, relinquishing 153 yds on 12 for 24 passing. UNLV surrendered 35 rush attempts for 199 yards (5.7 yds per carry).

The UNLV Rebels have an average of 423.3 yards/game, ranking them 48th in the nation. The UNLV offense has accrued 143 penalty yds on 15 violations, which ranks 114th in the country in terms of giving up free yards. They maintain an average of 293.3 run yards per game and have rushed for 880 yards in total. They have given away 1 pick while conceding 1 fumble and they have been able to tally 65 1st downs. When discussing their ability to score points, the Rebels sit 19th in Division 1 averaging 40.7 points per game. During the season thus far, the Rebels have thrown for a total of 390 yards through the air not to mention holding an average of 130.0 passing yards per game, which has them sitting 127th in Division 1.

UNLV has conceded a total of 304 rushing yards (101.3 yards per contest) as well as 2 touchdowns on the ground on the year. They have surrendered 3 touchdowns through the air as well as 196.0 yards/game, ranking them 62nd in college football. Their defense has totaled 1 fumble and 5 interceptions so far this season. The Rebels defense has participated in 181 plays, which is 10th in the country. The Rebels are surrendering 13.7 points per game, which puts them 23rd in the country. This season, they have relinquished 41 pts.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Rebels -3.5

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