UNLV Rebels
American Football Ford Center at The Star Tue 23 Dec 21:00
Ohio Bobcats
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College Football Betting Preview: UNLV vs Ohio

UNLV go up against Ohio in the Scooter's Coffee Frisco Bowl at Ford Center at The Star, with kickoff scheduled for 21:00 on Tuesday, December 23.

Under 65.5 is Our Best Pick

The Unders looks the way to go when Ohio meet UNLV. The line looks too high at 65.5 and odds of -112 could favor bettors who go below that total.

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Defeat for UNLV Last Time Out

The UNLV Rebels (10-3, 1st in Mountain West) suffered a defeat in their previous game, falling 38–21 on the road against the Boise State Broncos at Soldier Field.

The Ohio Bobcats (8-4, 2nd in MAC) have won back-to-back games and come into this matchup after a 31–26 road win over the Buffalo Bulls at University of Buffalo Stadium.

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UNLV vs Ohio Prediction & Picks

We’ve got your UNLV vs Ohio bets covered, including our expert match prediction, top correct score pick, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.

Game Prediction

In our opinion, the teams are unlikely to reach the 65.5 points line. Therefore, chance an Under bet at -112 and hope the number isn’t reached in the Frisco Bowl.

The CFB handicappers at Sportsgambler.com start by analyzing recent form and staying on top of injury news before making any picks. From there, we interpret the story the stats are telling to help shape our predictions.

Key UNLV vs Ohio stats:

  • The 65.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 UNLV games.
  • The 65.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 UNLV games.
  • The 65.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 13 UNLV games this season.
  • The 65.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Ohio games.
  • The 65.5 line hasn’t been covered in 18 of the last 20 Ohio games.
  • The 65.5 line hasn’t been covered in 10 of the last 12 Ohio games this season.

Under 65.5 Probability

If you go by the top betting apps, there’s a 52.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our cappers have this figure closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this college bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Anthony Colandrea Under 248.5 Passing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

You can place a bet on Anthony Colandrea (UNLV) at -114 to finish with fewer than 248.5 passing yards. He is likely to fall short of the line, making this QB Passing Yards bet an appealing option.

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Parker Navarro Under 73.5 Rushing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

The odds for Parker Navarro (Ohio) to have less than 73.5 rushing yards stand at -114. If you agree with our verdict that the line is too high, this Player Rushing Yards wager is worth backing.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 65.5
Spread Ohio +6.5
Passing Yards Anthony Colandrea Under 248.5

Our same game parlay pick is Under 65.5, Ohio +6.5 on the spread and Anthony Colandrea (UNLV) to go Under 248.5 passing yards.

A same game parlay allows bettors to place a multiple wager on the same football game. You can go through the available betting lines and cherry-pick the outcomes that you think will happen. The odds for each selection are then combined together.

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Correct Score Prediction

UNLV UNLV logo 31 - 27 Ohio logo Ohio

We’ll throw a dart when it comes to the Rebels landing a 31-27 win. This correct score pick is available at huge odds and could be an entertaining bet to place.

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UNLV vs Ohio Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Expecting a UNLV Victory

UNLV are regarded as having a 71% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -250. The market suggests that Ohio are least likely to win at +205.

There is a spread of 6.5 and total points has a line of 64.5. A wager on the Totals allows football bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you fancy Under 64.5, then the odds are -105.

There's a great variety of team props and game lines when it comes to college football wagering and we recommend visiting the top sportsbooks to find the selection that matches your view on the matchup.

Jai'Den Thomas Favorite to Score First Touchdown

Jai'Den Thomas is the favorite to be First Touchdown Scorer at +550. If you’re interested in backing him to score a TD at anytime, then the price is -196.

Touchdown

Jai'Den Thomas (UNLV)
First TD
+550
Anytime TD
-196
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Anthony Colandrea (UNLV)
First TD
+700
Anytime TD
-175
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Parker Navarro (Ohio)
First TD
+850
Anytime TD
-145
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Passing Yards

Micro Betting

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college football micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include the Next Play or Next Drive Result.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
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Total Points
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NCAAF Standings Select Season
Mid-American W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Western Michigan 9 4 307 237 70 6-1 3-3 5W
Ohio 8 4 344 275 69 6-0 2-4 2W
Toledo 8 4 379 146 233 6-0 2-4 4W
Central Michigan 7 5 286 272 14 4-1 3-4 1L
Miami (OH) 7 6 326 286 40 4-2 3-4 1L
Akron 5 7 267 329 -62 3-3 2-4 1W
Buffalo 5 7 288 282 6 2-5 3-2 3L
Kent State 5 7 255 403 -148 3-2 2-5 1W
Ball State 4 8 190 358 -168 4-1 0-7 3L
Eastern Michigan 4 8 289 357 -68 3-3 1-5 1L
Bowling Green 4 8 246 291 -45 3-3 1-5 1W
Northern Illinois 3 9 205 292 -87 2-4 1-5 2L
UMass 0 12 133 463 -330 0-6 0-6 12L
Mountain West W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
UNLV 10 3 467 375 92 5-1 5-2 1L
New Mexico 9 3 335 270 65 6-0 3-3 6W
San Diego State 9 3 296 151 145 6-0 3-3 1L
Boise State 9 4 408 299 109 6-1 3-3 3W
Fresno State 8 4 317 241 76 4-2 4-2 1W
Hawaii 8 4 342 282 60 6-1 2-3 1W
Utah State 6 6 381 339 42 5-1 1-5 1L
Air Force 4 8 358 364 -6 2-4 2-4 1W
Wyoming 4 8 192 246 -54 3-3 1-5 4L
Nevada 3 9 211 330 -119 2-4 1-5 1L
San Jose State 3 9 257 390 -133 3-3 0-6 4L
Colorado State 2 10 222 370 -148 2-5 0-5 6L