The UNLV Rebels and Sam Houston Bearkats meet Friday in college football action at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium. Here’s a Sam Houston State vs UNLV Prediction. This article will include a Sam Houston State vs UNLV Prediction Pick.
UNLV Rebels Betting Preview
The UNLV Rebels beat Idaho State, and they play UCLA and Miami OH next. The UNLV Rebels have won 11 of their last 14 regular season games. Anthony Colandrea is completing 71.4 percent of his passes for 195 yards, 1 touchdown and 0 interceptions. Jaden Bradley and Troy Omeire have combined for 155 receiving yards on 9 catches, while DeAngelo Irvin Jr. has 1 reception.
The UNLV Rebels ground game is averaging 300 yards per contest, and Jai’Den Thomas leads the way with 147 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, UNLV is allowing 31 points and 555 yards per game. Jake Pope leads the UNLV Rebels with 10 tackles, Marsel McDuffie has 1 sack and Aamaris Brown has 1 interception.
Sam Houston Bearkats Betting Preview
The Sam Houston Bearkats lost to Western Kentucky, and they play Hawaii and Texas next. The Sam Houston Bearkats look to avoid their third 0-2 start in the last four years. Hunter Watson is completing 63.3 percent of his passes for 209 yards, 0 touchdowns and 1 interception. Elijah Green and Grady O’Neill have combined for 111 receiving yards on 10 catches, while Rayfield Lotten has 1 reception.
The Sam Houston Bearkats ground game is averaging 173 yards per contest, and Hunter Watson leads the way with 91 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Sam Houston is allowing 41 points and 506 yards per game. Alonzo Edwards Jr. leads the Sam Houston Bearkats with 8 tackles, Zeiqui Lawton has 1 sack and Quardale Patt has 1 pass deflection.
Why the Sam Houston State Bearkats will win
- Sam Houston State has won each of its last four games as an underdog in Texas.
- Sam Houston State has covered the spread in each of its last four games as an underdog in Texas.
Why the UNLV Rebels will win
- UNLV has won each of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- UNLV has covered the spread in each of its last 15 road games against non-conference opponents.
- Sam Houston State has failed to cover the spread in six of its last eight games.
- UNLV has won the first half in three of its last four games against opponents from the Conference USA.
Sam Houston State Bearkats Player Prop Facts
- Hunter Watson led Sam Houston State for touchdowns (9) last season.
UNLV Rebels Player Prop Facts
- Jai’Den Thomas led UNLV for rush attempts (164) last season.
Sam Houston State vs UNLV Prediction
It’s just one game, but nobody looked worse in week 0 than UNLV, where it nearly lost outright as a favorite of more than 20 points. Now, UNLV has to go on the road and play on just six days rest. UNLV couldn’t do anything defensively and had 90 yards in penalties. Again, just one game, but not ideal for the Rebels. UNLV has failed to cover seven of its last 11 games as a double-digit favorite. Sam Houston State showed some things last week and should be excited about this one at home. I’ll take a shot with the points.