UNLV vs San Jose State Betting Preview
A Mountain West Conference showdown is set for Friday night when the UNLV Rebels (4-1, 2-0 in MWC) visit the San Jose State Spartans (3-1, 1-0) in week six. Both teams are coming off week five victories and will be looking to take a big step towards conference supremacy. This game will air live on CBS Sports Network. Caesars Sportsbook has the opening line at San Jose State -5.0 and the over at 50.5 points.
Through five games, UNLV is scoring 37.8 points per game and are gaining 423.0 yards per game, 254.4 through the air and 168.6 on the ground. Defensively, the Rebels are averaging 22.4 points against, and 356.6 yards allowed, 252.4 passing and 104.2 rushing.
After five games, SJSU is scoring 26.0 points per game and are gaining 367.5 yards per game, 274.3 through the air and 93.3 on the ground. Defensively, the Spartans are averaging 15.8 points against, and 306.8 yards allowed, 154.8 passing and 152.0 rushing.
UNLV vs San Jose State Prediction
Last time out, UNLV continues their unbeaten conference start with a 31-20 win over New Mexico. The Lobos jumped out to a 17-0 lead early in the second quarter, but UNLV fought back to make it a one-possession game heading into the half. UNLV tied the game up heading into the fourth quarter and took the lead for good early in the fourth. Doug Brumfield went 24/33 for 233 yards, zero touchdowns, one interception, and added one touchdown on the ground. UNLV ran the ball 34 times for 123 yards, just a 3.6 average, and two touchdowns in the win. Defensively, the Rebels allowed 277 total yards and forced two New Mexico interceptions.
San Jose State continues their strong start to the season with a 33-16 win at Wyoming. The Cowboys led 3-2 after the first quarter, but San Jose State woke up in the second quarter and took a 191-0 lead at the half. The Spartans outscored Wyoming 14-6 in the second half to get the 17-point win. Chevan Cordeiro went 21/37 for 314 yards, one touchdown, zero interceptions, and added two touchdowns on the ground. Elijah Cooks had a big game as he hauled in eight receptions for 177 yards, a 22.1 average, in the win. Defensively, the Spartans allowed 253 total yards and forced one Wyoming interception.
Series History: San Jose State has won the past two meetings and lead the all-time series 19-6-1.
Pick: This line is right in the Vegas zone, and this is a tough game to pick. I think this could be a defensive battle, so I am going to go under 50.5 points.
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UNLV Rebels
San Jose State Spartans
Team Stats
Passing
Offense/Defense
UNLV | Passing | SJST |
---|---|---|
17.9 | CMP | 16.8 |
28.9 | ATT | 27.6 |
62.1 | CMP% | 61 |
239.2 | Y/G | 183 |
8.3 | Y/A | 6.6 |
1.2 | TD/G | 1.5 |
Defense/Offense
UNLV | Passing | SJST |
---|---|---|
17.5 | CMP | 17.7 |
28.5 | ATT | 28.8 |
61.4 | CMP% | 61.3 |
253.7 | Y/G | 219.5 |
8.9 | Y/A | 7.6 |
1.9 | TD/G | 1.6 |
Rushing
Offense/Defense
UNLV | Rushing | SJST |
---|---|---|
38.4 | ATT | 37.4 |
173.5 | Y/G | 170.2 |
4.5 | Y/A | 4.6 |
2.8 | TD/G | 1.8 |
Defense/Offense
UNLV | Rushing | SJST |
---|---|---|
37.9 | ATT | 33.0 |
161.8 | Y/G | 184.1 |
4.3 | Y/A | 5.6 |
1.6 | TD/G | 2.4 |
Special Teams
UNLV | Special Teams | SJST |
---|---|---|
3.6 | Punts-GM | 3.4 |
47.1 | Punt Avg | 41.8 |
3.0 | Kick Ret GM | 1.5 |
23.8 | Kick Ret Avg | 14.9 |
1.3 | Punt Ret GM | 0.6 |
17.2 | Punt Ret Avg | 19.5 |
Betting Trends
UNLV | Betting Trends | SJST |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
3-0-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-0-0 |
41 | Avg Score | 27.67 |
23.67 | Avg Opp Score | 15.33 |
AWAY | HOME | |
1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
20.67 | Avg Score | 21.33 |
30.67 | Avg Opp Score | 21 |
UNLV | Betting Trends | SJST |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
4-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
4-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
37.8 | Avg Score | 22.6 |
22.4 | Avg Opp Score | 20.6 |
AWAY | HOME | |
2-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-3-0 |
22.6 | Avg Score | 21.6 |
32 | Avg Opp Score | 26.4 |
UNLV | Betting Trends | SJST |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
6-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 5-5-0 |
7-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 7-3-0 |
30.1 | Avg Score | 22.1 |
26.9 | Avg Opp Score | 23.8 |
AWAY | HOME | |
2-8-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 6-4-0 |
7-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 5-5-0 |
20.8 | Avg Score | 25 |
33.1 | Avg Opp Score | 25 |
Head to Head
Teams Last 10
UNLV vs San Jose State Betting Stats
Rebels
- Nevada-Las Vegas are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 8 of Nevada-Las Vegas’ last 11 games.
- Nevada-Las Vegas are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
- Nevada-Las Vegas are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 games against San Jose State.
- Nevada-Las Vegas are 2-10 SU in their last 12 games against San Jose State.
- Nevada-Las Vegas are 2-9 SU in their last 11 games on the road.
- Nevada-Las Vegas are 0-6 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against San Jose State.
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Nevada-Las Vegas’ last 8 games against an opponent in the Mountain West conference.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nevada-Las Vegas’ last 5 games against an opponent in the West Division division.
- Nevada-Las Vegas are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games played in October.
Spartans
- San Jose State are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Jose State’s last 5 games.
- San Jose State are 11-3 SU in their last 14 games at home.
- San Jose State are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Nevada-Las Vegas.
- San Jose State are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Mountain West conference.
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Jose State’s last 9 games against an opponent in the West Division division.
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Jose State’s last 7 games played in October.
- San Jose State are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games played on a Friday.