Ohio vs UNLV Prediction Football Picks Today 12/23/25

In this article we will formulate an Ohio vs UNLV prediction for this College Football game on Tuesday, December 23rd at the Ford Center At The Star in Frisco, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this matchup in bowl season.

Ohio Bobcats Betting Preview

The Ohio Bobcats are 8-4 (6-2) this year after they defeated Buffalo by a score of 31-26 in their last game. Ohio led 21-7 at halftime, but they were outscored 19-10 in the second half in the win. The Bobcats out gained Buffalo by a total of 506-370, went 7-17 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 3-1 in the game. Parker Navarro went 10-23 for 147 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while also rushing for 121 yards and one score on 18 carries. Chase Hendricks led the receivers with five catches for 92 yards and one touchdown in the win. 

Prior to that game, Ohio defeated UMass by a score of 42-14, but lost to Western Michigan by a score of 17-13 before that. The Bobcats have won five of their last six games and they finished tied for second in the MAC standings. Ohio has scored 28.7 points per game with 187.6 passing yards and 229.1 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 22.9 points against per game this season. Parker Navarro has thrown for 2,232 yards, 14 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions, while Sieh Bangura has rushed for 1,243 yards and 14 scores on 222 carries this year. 

UNLV Rebels Betting Preview

The UNLV Rebels are 10-3 (6-2) this season after they lost to Boise State by a score of 38-21 in their last game. UNLV trailed 28-7 in the second quarter, but they cut the deficit to 28-21 in the third, before Boise State pulled away. The Rebels were out gained by a total of 460-409, went 4-14 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Anthony Colandrea went 18-38 for 225 yards and one touchdown, while also rushing 12 times for 66 yards and one score. JoJo Earle led the receivers with two catches for 45 yards in the loss. 

Prior to that game, UNLV defeated Nevada by a score of 42-17 and Hawaii by a score of 38-10. The Rebels have won four of their last five games and they finished tied for first in the Mountain West standings. UNLV has scored 35.9 points per game with 256.0 passing yards and 203.1 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 28.8 points against per game this season. Anthony Colandrea has thrown for 3,275 yards, 23 touchdowns, and eight interceptions, while Jai’Den Thomas has rushed 137 times for 985 yards and 12 scores this season. 

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.

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).

Ohio vs UNLV Prediction 

Both of these teams had solid regular seasons and finished towards the top of their conference standings, but UNLV did play in the Mountain West Title game. The Rebels have scored 29+ in four of their last five games and their defense was very good down the stretch. Ohio has scored at least 28 in three of their last five, but their passing attack is not very strong, which will allow UNLV to sell out against the run. The Bobcats lost their coach a few weeks ago and I am not sold on their defense, so I expect UNLV to have a huge game offensively. Take the Rebels to cover here, but check back before kick-off in case there are any big opt-outs. 

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