Syracuse Orange vs UNLV Rebels Prediction, 10/4/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Syracuse Orange vs UNLV Rebels

Date: Friday, October 4, 2024

Location: Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV

TV: FS1

Odds/Point Spread: Rebels (-6.5)

Total/Over-Under: 60

The UNLV Rebels (4-0) welcome the Syracuse Orange (3-1) at Allegiant Stadium on Friday, October 4, 2024. UNLV is 6.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under comes in at 60.

The Syracuse Orange step onto the field holding a record of 3-1 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Orange faced the Holy Cross Crusaders and went home with a win by a final score of 42-14. The Syracuse Orange ran the ball 39 different times and recorded 125 yards, which is an average of 3.2 yards per tote. Overall, they had 92 plays which gave them 541 yards. Syracuse gave up 15 completions on 28 tries for a total of 194 yards, and a completion percentage of 53.6%. On the ground, the Orange conceded 9 yards on 25 attempts, which is an average of 0.4 yds per run allowed.

The Orange have earned 1,901 total yards this season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Syracuse has compiled 14 touchdowns through the air and 3 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the football 5 times. Syracuse has accumulated 102 first downs as a unit, and they have been flagged for 24 penalties for 214 yds. As a team they're averaging 102.8 yards rushing which ranks them 112th in Division 1. When talking about scoring, the Syracuse Orange hold an average of 33.8 PPG.

When it comes to passing yardage, the Orange are allowing 819 yards which puts them in 49th in D-1. They have given up 204.8 yards per outing through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 62.6%. During the season, they have relinquished 343.8 yards per outing which puts them 67th in D-1. They have yielded 4 touchdowns via the pass as well as 5 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are giving up 4.6 yards per attempt on the ground and 139.0 rushing yards per game on the campaign. In total, they have given up 556 yards via the ground game in 4 outings. The Orange rank 64th in D-1 regarding team defense, allowing 22.5 points per game.

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The Rebels come into this matchup with a record of 4-0 this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Rebels took home the win by a final score of 59-14 when they faced the Fresno State Bulldogs. The Rebels finished with 450 yds while they ran 56 plays (8.0 yards per play). UNLV ran for 6.5 yds per attempt, totaling 252 yds on 39 carries. UNLV conceded 31 running attempts for 30 yds (1.0 yards per rush). The Rebels secondary allowed a completion rate of 62.2%, relinquishing 316 yds on 28 out of 45 passing.

Regarding how much they score, the Rebels currently rank 10th in college football scoring 45.3 points per outing. The UNLV Rebels hold an average of 430.0 yards per outing, which has them ranked 45th in D-1. The UNLV offense has 210 penalty yds on 23 violations, which ranks them 93rd in college football in terms of hurting your team. They have thrown 1 pick while losing 1 fumble and they have been able to tally 90 1st downs. For the year thus far, the Rebels have racked up 588 yards via the pass as well as an average of 147.0 passing yards per game, which ranks 125th in the country. They have an average of 283.0 run yards per game and have rushed for 1,132 yards overall.

The Rebels are giving up 13.8 PPG, ranking them 16th in the country. UNLV has allowed a total of 334 rushing yards (83.5 yards per game) and 3 touchdowns rushing for the season. In total, they have given up 55 points in total. They have given up 4 touchdowns through the air and 226.0 yards per contest, ranking them 88th in the country. The Rebels defense has been on the field for 257 plays, which has them ranked 29th in D-1. They have 1 fumble and 9 picks on the season.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Orange +6.5

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