Getting a win and covering the posted spread will be the goals for the San Jose State Spartans on Saturday when they take on the UNLV Rebels at Sam Boyd Stadium in Week 5 action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans going with the UNLV Rebels in this game found them listed as -8.5-point favorites on the betting odds menu at Sportsbook earlier in the week.
Odds Shark prediction models picked the Rebels to win this game on Saturday 33-19. Check the picks page or matchup report during the week as factors may cause that prediction to be re-run. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
San Jose State Spartans vs UNLV Rebels Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The San Jose State Spartans will look to cover ATS vs their hosts on Saturday, as they are 2-3 ATS versus the spread this season, while the UNLV Rebels are 2-1 ATS. San Jose State is 2-3 against the over under total, while UNLV is 2-1 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and UNLV vs San Jose State injuries news.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 105-rated UNLV Rebels and the No. 136-ranked San Jose State Spartans, according to the NCAA College Football Power Rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the UNLV Rebels No. 47-ranked offense (35 PPG) against a San Jose State Spartans defense that ranks No. 125 at 45.2 PPG. The UNLV Rebels passing attack has averaged 167 yards per game, less than the San Jose State Spartans give up through the air (219.8 YPG on average).
In comparing defenses, the San Jose State Spartans own the league's No. 111-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 283 yards per game when on the road. UNLV, on the other hand, rates No. 6 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
San Jose State was hammered in its last outing, as Utah State ran up a 61-10 score against them at CEFCU Stadium.
UNLV was hammered in its last outing, as Ohio State ran up a 54-21 score against them at Ohio Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
San Jose State home to Fresno State, Saturday, October 7th
UNLV home to San Diego State, Saturday, October 7th