Nevada vs. UNLV Odds
No. 25 Nevada has cracked into the top 25 rankings for the first time under coach Chris Ault after a 4-0 start. Now the Wolf Pack hopes to avoid a letdown when it takes on UNLV in Week 5.
Nevada has averaged over 500 yards rushing against UNLV over the last two meetings. UNLV has dropped five straight in this series.
Game Information:
No. 25 Nevada (4-0) vs. UNLV (1-3)
Kickoff: 10PM ET
TV: MTN
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Venue: Sam Boyd Stadium
Oddsmakers from online sportsbook SBGGLOBAL have made Nevada 20.5-point favorites on the road against the Rebels. The over/under has been set at 62.5.
Nevada is 4-0 on the season, averaging 44.75 points and 529 yards of offense per game. The Wolf Pack are posting 286.3 rushing yards per game thanks to Vai Taua, who has 453 yards and five scores on the ground while quarterback Colin Kaepernick has rushed for 451 yards and eight scores and also thrown for 924 yards and seven touchdowns. On defense, Nevada is holding opponents to 18.5 points per game.
UNLV is 1-3 this season and coming off a 45-10 win over New Mexico last weekend. The Rebels average just 20.75 points and 284 yards per game on offense. On defense, they are allowing 359 yards per game and 29.75 points. Omar Clayton has thrown for 534 yards and four scores while also rushing for 100 yards to lead the Rebels.
Line Movement:
The opening line had Nevada as a 19.5-point favorite against UNLV. The line got as high as 21 points before settling in at 20.5. The over/under started at 62 and was as low as 61.5 points, but is now at 62.5 points.
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Trends side with Nevada as the Wolf Pack are 7-0 against the spread in their last seven after a straight up win and 4-0 ATS in their last four road games. The Rebels are just 4-10 ATS in their last 14 overall and 0-6 ATS in their last six against a team with a winning record.
Nevada has safety Corbin Louks expected to play with a knee injury while running back Mike Ball will miss the game because of a suspension. The Rebels have a lot of injuries, as 16 different players are expected to miss the game because of injury or personal reasons.
Nevada is getting 85% of public bets for this game as 20.5-point favorites on the road. Just under 10,000 bets have been cast for the contest.