Fresno State vs UNLV Prediction College Football Picks 9/28/24

UNLV (3-0) vs Fresno State (3-1)

Game Info: Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 3:30 pm (Allegiant Stadium)

Betting Odds: UNLV -1.5 --- Over/Under: 49 Click Here for the Latest Odds

In this article, we will formulate a Fresno State vs UNLV prediction for this College Football Week 5 game on Saturday, September 28th, at Allegiant Stadium. Let’s take a look at a Fresno State Bulldogs vs UNLV Rebels pick. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Bulldogs' recent form and recent player performance

-The Rebels' recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Fresno State

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving UNLV

-Recent betting trends in games played between Fresno State and UNLV

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Bulldogs and Rebels.

Where Does UNLV Go From Here?

UNLV has a perfect 3-0 record including victories over Houston and Kansas, but they have some major issues on their hand. On Tuesday night, starting quarterback Matt Sluka announced he was leaving the team, and now there are question marks about how this team can go forward. There was thought this team could be a playoff team, but now they have an uphill battle. Behind Sluka is Hajj-Malik Williams who competed for the spot early in the spring camp but lost the job to Sluka. In the last game, Sluka was the top passer and top rusher, and there is so much production to replace.

UNLV on the season is averaging 40.7 points while their defense is giving up 13.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 19th in college football while the defense is ranked 23rd. In this game, the offense is going to need to find production.

Fresno State Has Impressed

Fresno State lost the first game of the season against Michigan but since that point, they have won three straight games. In the last game against New Mexico, Fresno State scored 38 points, and they ended up winning by 17 points. Mike Keene had a huge game completing 26 of his 33 passes for 226 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions. Elijah Gilliam finished with 18 carries for 54 yards and a touchdown. Raylen Sharpe finished with six carries for 49 yards.

Fresno State is averaging 35.5 points while their defense is giving up 20.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 35th in the league while the defense is ranked 48th. In this game, the defense is going to need to put the pressure on.

Fresno State vs UNLV Prediction

Before the announcement about the transfer of the UNLV starting quarterback, I believed they would find success, but he’s gone, and I don’t trust the backup here. Williams is going to struggle here, and Fresno State is going to force him to turnover the ball a time or two. Fresno State’s offense is going to run up the score and Fresno State will get the job done. Back Fresno State against the spread here.