Utah State (1-4) vs UNLV (4-1)
Game Info: Friday, October 11, 2024 at 9:00 pm (Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium)
Betting Odds: Utah State +18.5 / UNLV -18.5 --- Over/Under: 64.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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In this article, we will formulate a UNLV vs Utah State prediction for this College Football game on Friday, October 11th at Maverik Stadium in Logan, Utah. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 7 matchup.
UNLV Rebels Betting Preview
The UNLV Rebels are 4-1 (1-0) this year after they lost to Syracuse by a score of 44-41 in their last game. UNLV led 38-31 late in the fourth quarter, but they allowed Syracuse to force overtime, where the Rebels ended up losing. The Rebels were outgained by a total of 492-354, tied the turnover battle at one, and went 3-7 on third down in the game. Hajj-Malik Williams threw for 227 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception, while Ricky White caught 10 passes for 135 yards and one score.
UNLV had won their first four games of the season against Houston, Utah Tech, Kansas, and Fresno State. The UNLV offense has scored 44.4 points per game with 163 passing yards and 251.8 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 19.8 points per game this season. The Rebels have gone 35.7% on third down and 5-7 on fourth down so far this season. Hajj-Malik Williams has completed 82.9% of his passes for 409 yards, six touchdowns, and one interception, while also rushing for 260 yards and two scores.
Utah State Aggies Betting Preview
The Utah State Aggies are 1-4 (0-1) this season after they lost to Boise State by a score of 62-30 in their last game. Utah State allowed 49 points in the first half and they were never really in the game. The Aggies were outgained by a total of 599-507, tied the turnover battle at one, and went 10-19 on third down. Spencer Petras threw for 372 yards and three touchdowns, while Rahsul Faison rushed for 109 yards and one score.
Utah State won the first game of the season against Robert Morris, but they have losses against USC, Utah, and Temple. The Utah State offense has scored 23.2 points per game with 271.2 passing yards and 170.2 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 41.4 points per game this season. The Aggies have gone 33.8% on third down and 5-12 on fourth down through five games. Spencer Petras has completed 63% of his passes for six touchdowns, and three interceptions, while Jalen Royals has caught 34 passes for 491 yards and four scores.
UNLV vs Utah State Prediction
UNLV comes into this matchup after losing their last game against Syracuse, but they are one of the best teams in the Mountain West this season. The Rebels have a great offensive attack and should pile up the points against this Utah State defense. The Aggies have allowed 62, 45, 38, and 48 points in their last four games and while they have scored 59 points over the last two games, their offense won’t be able to keep up here. Take UNLV on the road.
David’s Pick UNLV -18.5
AUTHOR: David Racey
