| MATCHUP | UNLV Runnin Rebels | Ohio Bobcats |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 10-3 | 8-4 |
| Spread | -6.5 -112 | +6.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | -258 | +210 |
| Total | Over 65.5 (-112) | Under 65.5 (-108) |
| When | Tuesday, December 23, 2025 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN | |
Ohio Bobcats Preview
Ohio has an 8-4 record this season and finished 3rd in the MAC. They are coming off a 31-26 road win against Buffalo. Offensively, Ohio averages 28.7 points per game, ranking 60th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 22.9 points per game, which is 50th. Ohio averages 416.3 total yards per game (187.6 passing and 228.8 rushing), while allowing 358.0 total yards per game (147.9 rushing and 210.1 passing).
Parker Navarro leads Ohio with 2,232 passing yards with 61.5% completed passes and 14 touchdowns. Sieh Bangura leads the team in rushing yards with 1,243, while Chase Hendricks has a team-high 67 receptions for 950 receiving yards. Defensively, Jalen Thomeson has a team-high 80 total tackles (38 of them solo), while Jay Crable leads the team in sacks, with 6.
UNLV Rebels Preview
UNLV has a 10-3 record this season and finished 2nd in the MWC. They are coming off a 38-21 road loss against Boise State. Offensively, UNLV averages 35.9 points per game, ranking 15th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 28.8 points per game, which is 94th. UNLV averages 459.1 total yards per game (256 passing and 203.1 rushing), while allowing 424.5 total yards per game (175.2 rushing and 249.3 passing).
Anthony Colandrea leads UNLV with 3,275 passing yards with 66.1% completed passes and 23 touchdowns. Jai’Den Thomas leads the team in rushing yards with 985, while Jaden Bradley has a team-high 54 receptions for 869 receiving yards. Defensively, Marsel McDuffie has a team-high 103 total tackles (50 of them solo), while Tunmise Adeleye leads the team in sacks, with 6, and Aamaris Brown has a team-high 4 interceptions.
UNLV Rebels @ Ohio Bobcats Betting Trends: Bowl
Why the Ohio Bobcats will win
- Ohio has won each of its last six Bowl games.
- UNLV has lost three of its last four games against opponents from the Mid-American Conference.
- Ohio has covered the spread in five of its last six December games as an underdog.
- UNLV has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games in December.
- Ohio has won the first half in four of its last five games against non-conference opponents at neutral venues.
Why the UNLV Rebels will win
- UNLV has won each of its last six games against non-conference opponents.
- UNLV has covered the spread in each of its last four games in Texas.
- Ohio has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Five of Ohio’s last six games as an underdog have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of UNLV’s last six games in Texas have gone UNDER the total points line.
Ohio Bobcats Player Prop Facts
- Heading into the bowl games, Sieh Bangura ranks 11th amongst FBS players for rushing yards (1243) this season.
UNLV Rebels Player Prop Facts
- Heading into the bowl games, Aamaris Brown is the only player to record at least one interception in four consecutive appearances this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Ohio ranks 9th among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (229.1).
- Ohio ranks T17th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (5.2).
- UNLV has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of 10 points or less of any FBS team this season (4).
- UNLV ranks 1st among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (13.8).
UNLV vs Ohio Prediction
In this UNLV vs Ohio Prediction, UNLV is coming as -6.5-point favorites. UNLV has been the better team this season, as they had a better overall record and both teams are coming into this matchup in good form. Ohio is 5-1 in its last 6 games and UNLV 4-1 in its last 5, but Ohio has been struggling against the spread, with a 1-4 ATS record in their last 5. UNLV has a better offense, but Ohio has a better defense and both teams have a +5.8 and +7.1 point differential, so this game should be closer than the line indicates. I expect Ohio to keep this one close, so take Ohio and get the +6.5 points in this one.