Fresno State Bulldogs vs UNLV Rebels Matchup

Check out our free Fresno State Bulldogs vs UNLV Rebels pick and preview for this CFB week 5 game in Las Vegas. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week 5 CFB matchup.

UNLV is the -3.5 point favorite as they host Fresno State in a week five matchup at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Kick-off is set for 3:30 ET, and the game can be seen on FS1. Both teams enter the game with a 3-0 record. The over/under line is currently 51.5 points for this one. The money line odds are +141 for Fresno State and -169 for UNLV.

Bulldogs vs. Rebels Matchup At A Glance

Sport: CFB
Teams: Fresno State Bulldogs at UNLV Rebels
Where: Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium
Date: Saturday, September 28th
Betting Odds UNLV -3.5, FREST +141 | UNLV -169 O/U 51.5

Bulldogs Preview:

Fresno State improved to 3-1 after a 38-21 road win over New Mexico. The Bulldogs were -12 point favorites and managed to cover the spread, while the game’s total score of 59 points fell short of the 61-point over/under line.

The Bulldogs led 8-3 after the first quarter and extended their advantage to 25-10 by halftime. After adding a field goal in the third quarter, Fresno State held a 28-10 lead and went on to win by 17 points.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

In their 38-21 win over New Mexico, Fresno State's offense was led by quarterback Mikey Keene, who completed 78.8% of his passes for 226 yards and one touchdown, resulting in a passer rating of 105.3. The Bulldogs' offense totaled 346 yards, with 252 yards coming through the air. Raylen Sharpe was the top receiver, with six receptions for 49 yards.

Fresno State's offense moved the chains 22 times and scored two touchdowns on the ground. Elijah Gilliam led the team in rushing with 54 yards on 18 carries, and he also added a rushing touchdown.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Fresno State's defense will need to tighten up after allowing 485 total yards in their last game. New Mexico's ground game was effective, picking up 147 yards on 28 carries, but the Bulldogs' secondary had a tough day, giving up 338 passing yards on 33 completions. Despite these numbers, Fresno State's defense managed to come up with two interceptions and held New Mexico to 21 points.

Rebels Preview:

Rebels Offense Breakdown

UNLV's offense, led by quarterback Matthew Sluka, finished with 268 total yards in their 23-20 win over Kansas. Sluka threw for 86 yards and one touchdown, connecting on 38.9% of his passes. His top target, Jaden Bradley, caught one pass for 31 yards.

The Rebels' ground game was effective, rushing for 182 yards and a touchdown. Sluka was the team's leading rusher, gaining 124 yards on 19 carries, with a long run of 48 yards.

Rebels Team Defense

UNLV's defense will be looking to improve after giving up 432 total yards to Kansas in their last game. The Rebels allowed 248 rushing yards and three touchdowns on the ground, but they did manage to pick off one pass. Against the pass, they were more effective, holding Kansas to 184 yards on 15 completions.

Bulldogs vs Rebels Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past ten road matchups, Fresno State has an ATS record of 6-4 while averaging 27 per game. The team went 6-4 overall in these games.
Through their last ten home games, UNLV has an ATS record of just 9-1. However, their overall record was 6-4 while averaging 29 points per game.
In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Fresno State Bulldogs have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 2-1.
As the betting favorite, the UNLV Rebels have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 2-1.