Air Force vs UNLV Betting Preview
A Mountain West Conference showdown is set for Saturday night when the Air Force Falcons (4-2, 1-2) visit the UNLV Rebels (4-2, 2-1). Air Force is second from the bottom in the Mountain division and UNLV is second in the West. Caesars Sportsbook has the opening line at Air Force -9.5 and the over at 54.0 points scored.This game will air live on CBS Sports Network.
Through six games, Air Force is scoring 31.8 points per game and are gaining 443.7 yards per game, 91.5 through the air and 352.2 on the ground. Defensively, the Falcons are averaging 18.0 points against, and 301.3 yards allowed, 162.2 passing and 139.2 rushing.
After six games, UNLV is scoring 32.7 points per game and are gaining 388.0 yards per game, 238.8 through the air and 149.2 on the ground. Defensively, the Rebels are averaging 25.3 points against, and 372.7 yards allowed, 248.7 passing and 124.0 rushing.
Air Force vs UNLV Prediction
Last time out, Air Force visited Utah State and left with a disappointing 34-27 defeat. The Falcons led 14-13 at the half and 24-20 early in the fourth quarter, but it did not end well. Utah State scored 14 unanswered fourth quarter points to take a 10-point lead and put the game on ice. Air Force ran the ball 55 times for 264 yards, a 4.8 average, and two touchdowns in the loss. Defensively, the Falcons allowed 414 total yards and forced one Utah State interception.
Last time out, UNLV came back down to reality as they visited San Jose State and left with a 40-7 drubbing. The Spartans scored the first 33 points of the game and did not allow UNLV to get on the board until 2:52 remaining in the third quarter. It was total domination by San Jose State. Cameron Friel went 15/22 for 153 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions on the night. Senika McKie hauled in three balls for 55 yards, an 18.3 average, and one touchdown in the loss. Defensively, UNLV allowed 433 total yards and did not force any SJSU turnovers.
Series History: Air Force has won four consecutive meetings and leads the all-time series 17-6.
Pick: Air Force wins, but I like UNLV to keep it close at home. For more free college football picks visit the College football handicapping section.
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Air Force Falcons
UNLV Rebels
Team Stats
Passing
Offense/Defense
AIRF | Passing | UNLV |
---|---|---|
4.2 | CMP | 17.5 |
8.1 | ATT | 28.5 |
52.4 | CMP% | 61.4 |
85 | Y/G | 253.7 |
10.5 | Y/A | 8.9 |
0.5 | TD/G | 1.9 |
Defense/Offense
AIRF | Passing | UNLV |
---|---|---|
16.6 | CMP | 17.9 |
26.9 | ATT | 28.9 |
61.7 | CMP% | 62.1 |
186.8 | Y/G | 239.2 |
6.9 | Y/A | 8.3 |
1.4 | TD/G | 1.2 |
Rushing
Offense/Defense
AIRF | Rushing | UNLV |
---|---|---|
55.5 | ATT | 37.9 |
281.5 | Y/G | 161.8 |
5.1 | Y/A | 4.3 |
2.8 | TD/G | 1.6 |
Defense/Offense
AIRF | Rushing | UNLV |
---|---|---|
29.8 | ATT | 38.4 |
90.8 | Y/G | 173.5 |
3.0 | Y/A | 4.5 |
0.8 | TD/G | 2.8 |
Special Teams
AIRF | Special Teams | UNLV |
---|---|---|
3.1 | Punts-GM | 3.6 |
40.6 | Punt Avg | 47.1 |
0.4 | Kick Ret GM | 3.0 |
18.4 | Kick Ret Avg | 23.8 |
0.6 | Punt Ret GM | 1.3 |
2.9 | Punt Ret Avg | 17.2 |
Betting Trends
AIRF | Betting Trends | UNLV |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
29.33 | Avg Score | 24 |
21.33 | Avg Opp Score | 28 |
AWAY | HOME | |
1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
24 | Avg Score | 47 |
26.33 | Avg Opp Score | 22.67 |
AIRF | Betting Trends | UNLV |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
2-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
28.6 | Avg Score | 28.8 |
18.2 | Avg Opp Score | 26.2 |
AWAY | HOME | |
3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-1-0 |
29.6 | Avg Score | 37.6 |
27.8 | Avg Opp Score | 21.8 |
AIRF | Betting Trends | UNLV |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
8-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 6-4-0 |
7-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 7-3-0 |
34.6 | Avg Score | 28.8 |
21 | Avg Opp Score | 25.8 |
AWAY | HOME | |
7-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-6-0 |
7-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 5-5-0 |
27.5 | Avg Score | 28.2 |
18.6 | Avg Opp Score | 29.2 |
Head to Head
Teams Last 10
Air Force vs UNLV Betting Stats
Falcons
- Air Force is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 8 of Air Force’s last 10 games.
- Air Force is 8-2 SU in their last 10 games.
- Air Force is 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games against Nevada-Las Vegas.
- Air Force is 9-2 SU in their last 11 games against Nevada-Las Vegas.
- Air Force is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games on the road.
- Air Force is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Nevada-Las Vegas.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Air Force’s last 6 games against an opponent in the Mountain West conference.
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Air Force’s last 5 games played in October.
- Air Force is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games played on a Saturday.
Rebels
- UNLV is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 8 of UNLV’s last 12 games.
- UNLV is 6-14 SU in their last 20 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of UNLV’s last 7 games against Air Force.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of UNLV’s last 6 games at home.
- UNLV is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing at home against Air Force.
- UNLV is 4-13 SU in their last 17 games against an opponent in the Mountain West conference.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of UNLV’s last 6 games against an opponent in the Mountain Division.
- UNLV is 0-9 SU in their last 9 games played in October.
- UNLV is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games played in week 7.