UNLV vs. Utah State Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The UNLV Runnin' Rebels will look to rebound from their last loss against Syracuse with a conference game against lowly Utah State. Can the Aggies keep it close Hajj-Malik Williams and UNLV on Friday night? Matt McCuen has a pick in this Mountain West conference matchup.
Matt McCuen - October 11, 2024, 1:43 PM EDT
5 minUNLV vs. Utah State Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The UNLV Runnin Rebels and the Utah State Aggies will meet from Logan, Utah on Friday Night. Tonight will be an important game in the Mountain West Standings.
UNLV rolls into the contest with a 4-1 record. The Runnin' Rebels will look to rebound from their heartbreaking 44-41 overtime loss against Syracuse last Friday.
UNLV was ranked 25th going into the contest, but after the loss, they fell out of the top 25. The Mountain West is shaping up to be the best non-power conference in football.
Boise State appears to be a playoff-caliber team, and the biggest threat to UNLV in the conference. UNLV is 1-0 in conference play so far, and will look to improve on that record tonight.
UNLV vs. Utah State Date, Time and Where to Watch
- Date: October 11, 2024
- Time: 9:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: CBSSN
UNLV vs. Utah State Odds
- Spread: UNLV -18.5 (-115), Utah State +18.5 (-105)
- Total Odds: O 46.5 (-110), U 46.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: UNLV (-230), Utah State (+190)
UNLV vs. Utah State Prediction
Hajj-Malik Williams leads the offense, throwing for 409 yards, six touchdowns, and one interception. Williams also leads the team, rushing for 260 yards and two touchdowns.
Senior Kaylin James has rushed for 174 yards and one touchdown.
Ricky White III has been the top option in the passing game, racking up 388 yards and six touchdowns.
The Runnin' Rebels defense will attempt to bounce back after allowing 44 points a week ago.
Utah State is off to a rough start this season. Entering the year, the Aggies were expected to finish toward the bottom of the Mountain West, and so far, they have lived up to those expectations. The Aggies won their opener against Robert Morris, but have since lost four consecutive games.
Three of those losses came against ranked opponents (Utah, USC, Boise State). Utah State has not had a winning season since 2021, when they won 11 games.
Former Iowa signal caller Spencer Petras leads the offense. Petras has thrown for 810 yards, six touchdowns, and three interceptions.
Pennsylvania native Rahsul Faison leads the ground game with 504 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
Jalen Royals has been the Aggies' best receiver, racking up 491 yards and four touchdowns.
UNLV vs. Utah State Pick
We will ride with the home underdog tonight.
While the Aggies' record looks bad, remember who they have lost against.
As mentioned, three of their losses have come against top-20 college football teams.
Playing at home tonight, the Aggies will compete and stay within this three-score number.
Pick: Utah State +20 -120 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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