Syracuse vs UNLV Prediction College Football Picks 10/4/24

UNLV (4-0) vs Syracuse (3-1)

Game Info: Friday, October 4, 2024 at 9:00 pm (Allegiant Stadium)

Betting Odds: UNLV -5 --- Over/Under: 58 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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In this article, we will formulate a Syracuse vs UNLV prediction for this College Football Week 6 game on Saturday, September 5th, at Allegiant Stadium. Let’s take a look at a Syracuse Orange vs UNLV Runnin Rebels pick. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Orange’s recent form and recent player performance

-The Runnin Rebels' recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Syracuse

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving UNLV

-Recent betting trends in games played between Syracuse vs UNLV

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

Business As Usual for UNLV

Last weekend it was all about the UNLV starting quarterback leaving the team, but good thing this team is more than just a quarterback, because they made the change, and now they have the confidence. UNLV has won all four of their games and in the last game against Fresno State, they were able to secure the 59-14 victory. At halftime, they were up 21-0 and they never looked back on the way to the victory. Hajj-Malik Williams is the new quarterback for the Runnin’ Rebels and he completed 13 of his 16 passes for 182 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed 12 times for 119 yards and a touchdown. They are going to need him to really continue the success.

UNLV on the season is averaging 45.3 points while their defense is giving up 13.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 10th in the league while the defense is ranked 15th. In this game, UNLV is going to need the offense to be good again. UNLV will meet Utah State after this one.

Can Syracuse Make a Statement?

Syracuse comes into this game with a 3-1 record overall but a big victory here would really make a statement. The only loss for Syracuse came against Stanford two games ago by two points. Syracuse did bounce back in a big way in the last game and they were able to secure the 42-14 victory against Holy Cross. Kyle McCord completed 28 of his 50 passes for 385 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions. LeQuint Allen finished with 16 carries for 81 yards and a touchdown. Jackson Meeks also finished with 10 catches for 161 yards and a touchdown.

Syracuse on the season is averaging 33.8 points while their defense is giving up 22.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 40th in the league while the defense is ranked 63rd in the league. McCord finished with two interceptions and he can’t be throwing interceptions again in this game.

Syracuse vs UNLV Prediction

UNLV can score no doubt, but Syracuse can keep this game close. Syracuse is still averaging 33.8 points per game, and they have Kyle McCord who can have a big game here. I am not sold on this UNLV defense being very good and they are going to struggle to defend here. Syracuse’s offense is going to run up the score here, and UNLV is going to have no answer. Syracuse is going to put on a show here with the offense and the Orange will keep it close. Back Syracuse against the spread.