Fresno State Bulldogs vs UNLV Rebels Betting Pick & Prediction 9/28/24

UNLV comes into this week five matchup with a 3-0 record, and they are the -3.5 point favorites over the 3-1 Fresno State Bulldogs. Kick-off is set for 3:30 ET at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, with FS1 handling the television broadcast. The money line odds are +141 for Fresno State and -169 for UNLV, and the over/under line is currently 51.5 points.

FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS VS UNLV REBELS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Fresno State Bulldogs +3.5

This game will be played at Allegiant Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, September 28th.

WHY BET THE FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS:

• We have the UNLV Rebels winning this one by a score of 29 to 27
• Even though we like the UNLV Rebels to win, our ATS pick is to take the Fresno State Bulldogs at +3.5
• Look for this game to go over the line of 51.5 points

Will The Fresno State Bulldogs Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs

Fresno State is now 3-1 after a 38-21 road win over New Mexico. The Bulldogs, favored by -12, not only won but also covered the spread. This game’s over/under was set at 61 points, but the teams combined for just 59, resulting in the under hitting.

The Bulldogs led 8-3 after the first quarter and extended their lead to 25-10 by halftime. After adding three more points in the third quarter, Fresno State held a 28-10 advantage and managed to hold off New Mexico’s late push to secure the win.

In their 38-21 win over New Mexico, Fresno State’s offense put up 346 total yards and 22 first downs. The Bulldogs’ ground game was limited to 94 yards, but they still managed to score two rushing touchdowns. The bulk of their production came through the air, with 252 yards passing.

Quarterback Mikey Keene completed 78.8% of his passes for 226 yards and a passer rating of 105.3. Elijah Gilliam led the rushing attack with 54 yards on 18 carries, while Raylen Sharpe was the top receiver with six receptions for 49 yards.

Despite allowing 147 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground, Fresno State’s defense managed to come out on top in their most recent game. The Bulldogs gave up 338 passing yards on 33 completions and 53 attempts, but they were able to pick off two passes and hold New Mexico to 21 points. In total, Fresno State allowed 485 yards and 25 first downs.

Are The UNLV Rebels Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?

UNLV is off to a strong start this season, moving to 3-0 after an upset road win over Kansas. The Rebels, who were +9.5 point underdogs, not only won the game but also covered the spread. This was a big win for UNLV, as Kansas was favored by -9.5 points. The game’s over/under line was 57.5 points, but the total score ended at 43 points, resulting in the under hitting.

Heading into the game, Kansas was 2-0, and UNLV’s win was even more impressive as it was on the road. The Rebels trailed 17-13 at halftime but outscored Kansas 10-3 in the third quarter and held on to the lead in the fourth quarter, allowing them to come out on top. This is the first time since 2001 that UNLV has started a season 3-0.

UNLV’s offense put up 268 yards in their 23-20 win over Kansas, with 182 of those yards coming on the ground. The Rebels picked up 17 first downs, but their passing game was limited to just 86 yards. Quarterback Matthew Sluka completed 7 of 18 passes for 86 yards, throwing one touchdown and finishing with a passer rating of 72.92.

On the ground, Sluka also led the team, rushing for 124 yards on 19 attempts. UNLV’s lone passing touchdown went to Jaden Bradley, who had one catch for 31 yards, the most on the team.

UNLV’s defense will be looking to improve after giving up 432 total yards to Kansas in their last game. The Rebels allowed 248 rushing yards and three touchdowns on the ground, but they did manage to pick off one pass. Kansas completed 15 of 25 passes for 184 yards and a touchdown against UNLV’s secondary.