The UNLV Rebels and Colorado State Rams meet Saturday in college football action at Canvas Stadium. Here’s a Colorado State vs UNLV Prediction. This article will include a Colorado State vs UNLV Pick.
UNLV Rebels Betting Preview
The UNLV Rebels lost to Boise State and New Mexico, and they play Utah State next. The UNLV Rebels have won 6 of their last 8 games. Anthony Colandrea is completing 69.1 percent of his passes for 2,000 yards, 15 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. Jaden Bradley and Daejon Reynolds have combined for 915 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Troy Omeire has 19 receptions.
The UNLV Rebels ground game is averaging 193.4 yards per contest, and Jai’Den Thomas leads the way with 649 yards and 7 touchdowns. Defensively, UNLV is allowing 34.3 points and 470 yards per game. Marsel McDuffie leads the UNLV Rebels with 62 tackles, Tunmise Adeleye has 3 sacks and Aamaris Brown has 4 interceptions.
Colorado State Rams Betting Preview
The Colorado State Rams lost to Hawaii and Wyoming, and they play New Mexico next. Colorado State has lost 5 of its last 6 games. Jackson Brousseau is completing 60.6 percent of his passes for 840 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Armani Winfield and Tommy Maher have combined for 496 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Tay Lanier has 13 receptions.
The Colorado State Rams ground game is averaging 141.5 yards per contest, and Jalen Dupree leads the way with 452 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Colorado State is allowing 27.1 points and 405 yards per game. Owen Long leads the Colorado State Rams with 103 tackles, Lemondre Joe has 2.5 sacks and Jace Bellah has 3 interceptions.
Why the Colorado State Rams will win
- The underdog has won each of Colorado State’s last three games at Canvas Stadium.
- UNLV has lost four of its last five games in Colorado.
- Colorado State has covered the spread in each of its last five games against UNLV.
- UNLV has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games against teams from Colorado.
- UNLV has lost the first half in four of its last five games against conference opponents.
Why the UNLV Rebels will win
- UNLV has won each of its last nine games as a road favorite.
- Colorado State has lost each of its last eight November games as an underdog.
- UNLV has covered the spread in each of its last four games as a road favorite.
- Colorado State has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games.
- Colorado State has lost the first half in five of its last six games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of Colorado State’s last 12 games in Colorado have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of UNLV’s last five games have gone OVER the total points line.
Colorado State Rams Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 11, Bryan Hansen ranks 7th amongst qualified players for gross average yards per punt (47.7) this season.
UNLV Rebels Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 11, Aamaris Brown is the only player to record at least one interception in four consecutive appearances this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Colorado State ranks 132nd among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (2.6).
- Colorado State ranks 132nd among FBS teams for average point differential in second quarters this season (-5.6).
- UNLV has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of 10 points or less of any FBS team this season (3).
- UNLV is one of two FBS teams to score 30+ points in every game this season.
Colorado State vs UNLV Prediction
I’m not excited to lay points with UNLV on the road, given it has one of the worst defenses in the country. The problem is Colorado State is bad on both sides of the ball so it probably doesn’t matter. Colorado State was just shutout by Wyoming, and is 122nd in scoring defense and 100th in total defense. UNLV can at least move the football and is a top-20 scoring offense. UNLV should win this game by a touchdown or so. I’ll lay the points.