Updated Aug. 31, 2024 3:04 p.m. ET
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The UNLV Rebels (0-0) will attempt to defy oddsmakers when they square off against the Houston Cougars (0-0) on Saturday, August 31, 2024 as 3.5-point underdogs. The over/under is set at 55.5 for the game.
The Cougars scored 23.7 points per game (90th in college football) and gave up 31.5 (108th) last season, finishing 4-8 and failing to make the postseason. The Rebels lost the Guaranteed Rate Bowl last year after finishing 9-5 during the regular season. They scored 34.4 points per game (22nd in college football) and conceded 28.6 (89th).
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Houston vs. UNLV Game Information & Odds
- When: Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. ET
- Location: John O'Quinn Field at TDECU Stadium in Houston, Texas
- TV: Fox Sports 1
- Live Box Score on FOX Sports
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| Favorite | Spread (Odds) | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Moneyline | Under Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | -3.5 (-105) | -164 | +138 | 55.5 | -111 | -109 |
Houston vs. UNLV Prediction
- Pick ATS:UNLV (+3.5)
- Pick OU: Over (55.5)
- Prediction: UNLV 31, Houston 28
Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.
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Houston vs. UNLV Betting Insights
- Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the tilt is Cougars 30, Rebels 26.
- The Cougars have a 62.1% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Rebels hold a 42.0% implied probability.
- Houston went 5-6-0 ATS last season.
- UNLV won nine games against the spread last year, failing to cover four times.
Houston vs. UNLV: 2023 Stats Comparison
| Houston | UNLV | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 23.7 (96) | 34.4 (14) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 31.5 (101) | 28.6 (110) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 15 (34) | 19 (77) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 14 (105) | 27 (3) |
Houston 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Donovan Smith | QB | 2,801 YDS (64.5%) / 22 TD / 13 INT 428 RUSH YDS / 6 RUSH TD / 35.7 RUSH YPG |
| Sam Brown | WR | 62 REC / 815 YDS / 3 TD / 67.9 YPG |
| Joseph Manjack IV | WR | 46 REC / 577 YDS / 6 TD / 48.1 YPG |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 38 REC / 404 YDS / 6 TD / 33.7 YPG |
| A.J. Haulcy | DB | 94 TKL / 1 TFL |
| Nelson Ceaser | DL | 42 TKL / 11 TFL / 9 SACK |
| Malik Robinson | LB | 77 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
| Isaiah Hamilton | DB | 49 TKL / 3 TFL / 4 INT / 4 PD |
UNLV 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Jayden Maiava | QB | 3,083 YDS (63.6%) / 17 TD / 10 INT 277 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / 19.8 RUSH YPG |
| Ricky White | WR | 89 REC / 1,483 YDS / 8 TD / 105.9 YPG |
| Vincent Davis | RB | 760 YDS / 7 TD / 54.3 YPG / 5.2 YPC 11 REC / 100 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 7.1 REC YPG |
| Jai'Den Thomas | RB | 503 YDS / 12 TD / 35.9 YPG / 4.7 YPC |
| Jackson Woodard | LB | 108 TKL / 6 TFL / 2.5 SACK / 1 INT |
| Cameron Oliver | DB | 55 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 SACK / 5 INT |
| Marsel McDuffie | LB | 91 TKL / 2 TFL / 1.5 SACK |
| Jaxen Turner | DB | 56 TKL / 0 TFL / 5 INT / 5 PD |
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