UNLV Rebels vs Boise State Broncos Prediction, 12/6/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UNLV Rebels vs Boise State Broncos

Date: Friday, December 6, 2024

Location: Albertsons Stadium in Boise, ID

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Broncos (-4.5)

Total/Over-Under: 58.5

The Boise State Broncos (11-1) will take on the UNLV Rebels (10-2) at Albertsons Stadium on Friday, December 6, 2024 in the Mountain West Championship. UNLV opens this contest as 4.5-point underdogs. The over/under has been set at 58.5.

The UNLV Rebels head into this matchup 10-2 for this year. In their last contest, the Rebels faced the Nevada Wolf Pack and earned the victory with a final of 38-14. The UNLV Rebels ended up running the ball 42 times and had 351 yds, which earned them an average of 8.4 yds per carry. For the game, they ran 63 plays which totaled 519 yds. UNLV allowed 27 pass completions on 38 tries for a total of 292 yards, and a completion percentage of 71.1%. On the ground, the Rebels gave up 67 yds on 28 tries, which is 2.4 yards per run allowed.

When it comes to getting in the endzone, the UNLV Rebels are sitting at 38.7 points per game. As a team they have an average of 254.1 yards in the run game ranking them 4th in the nation. The Rebels have earned 5,208 total yards this season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, UNLV has earned 23 passing touchdowns and 28 touchdowns via the ground. UNLV has earned 271 1st downs offensively, and they have committed 70 penalties for 634 yards. They have turned the football over 8 times.

The Rebels sit in 38th in college football in terms of team defense, allowing 22.0 PPG. The opposition is running for 3.2 yards per rush and 101.1 yards on the ground per game this season. Over the course of this season, they have given up 1,213 yards via the ground game in 12 outings. Regarding passing yardage, the Rebels have given up 2,978 yds which ranks them 110th in the nation. They have conceded 248.2 yards per game through the air in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 57.4%. For the season, they have yielded 349.3 yards/game which has them sitting 49th in college football. They have granted 19 touchdowns through the air in addition to 14 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Broncos head into this game 11-1 for this year. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Broncos went home victorious with a score of 34-18 when they faced the Oregon State Beavers. Boise State ran the ball for 5.6 yards per attempt, totaling 270 yards on 48 attempts. The Broncos finished the game with a total of 465 yards and they ran 81 plays (5.7 yds per play). The Broncos passing defense conceded a completion rate of 56.8%, relinquishing 226 yards on 21 for 37 through the air. Boise State relinquished 20 run attempts for 116 yds (5.8 yards per carry).

The Boise State Broncos average 478.3 yards per game, which is good for 5th in the nation. The Boise State offense has racked up 547 yards of penalties on 62 violations, which ranks 103rd in college football in terms of helping out the other team. They hold an average of 253.5 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 3,042 yards overall. They have given away 4 interceptions while conceding 4 fumbles and they have been able to earn 286 first downs. When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Broncos rank 3rd in Division 1 maintaining an average of 40.6 points per contest. Over the course of the season thus far, the Broncos have earned 2,698 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 224.8 passing yards per game, ranking them 71st in the country.

The Broncos are allowing 23.2 PPG, ranking them 51st in college football. Boise State has allowed the opposition a total of 1,279 rushing yards (106.6 yards/game) and 13 touchdowns by way of the ground game for the season. Over the course of the season, they have conceded 278 points. They have conceded 22 touchdowns through the air as well as 258.3 yards per game, which puts them in 119th in college football. The Broncos defense has been on the field for 775 plays, which is good for 45th in D-1. Their defense has 8 fumbles and 6 interceptions this year.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Broncos -4.5

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