UNLV vs Sam Houston Prediction, Picks & Odds | 29 Aug 2025
College Football Betting Preview: UNLV vs Sam Houston
UNLV face off against Sam Houston in this NCAAF Week 1 matchup at Shell Energy Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 21:30 on Friday 29 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.
Total Line Looks Too High and We’ll Go Under
Under 61.5 points looks like an attractive total wager. Sam Houston and UNLV might not be able to reach this combined amount and we can profit with this pick at -110.
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Sam Houston Bidding to Bounce Back After Loss
UNLV Rebels previous game saw them claim a 38-31 home win over Idaho State Bengals at Allegiant Stadium.
Sam Houston Bearkats suffered a defeat in their last game. A 41-24 scoreline occurred on the road at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium against Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.
UNLV vs Sam Houston Prediction & Picks
We bring you the complete UNLV vs Sam Houston betting insight, including our top match prediction, correct score forecast, player prop advice and a ready-made bet builder.
Game Prediction
In our opinion, the teams are unlikely to reach the 61.5 points line. Therefore, chance an Under bet at -110 and hope the number isn’t reached in this college football showdown.
Our CFB predictions are always well-researched, starting with a combination of the latest team news and current form. Once we’ve got a solid read on the matchup, we layer in the key data to back it up.
Key UNLV vs Sam Houston stats:
Under 61.5 Probability
Looking at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
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Best Bet
Under 61.5 Points @ -110
Player Prop Picks
Hunter Watson (Sam Houston) is available at -114 to have less than 192.5 passing yards. He’s not guaranteed to cover the QB Passing Yards line and we’re happy to take this bet.
Same Game Parlay Picks
Our same game parlay pick is Under 61.5, UNLV -9.5 on the spread and Hunter Watson (Sam Houston) to go Under 192.5 passing yards.
The same game parlay option is fantastic for football bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same game. It’s especially good if you have a strong opinion on the likely outcomes and the odds for each selection are combined.
Correct Score Prediction
35
-
23
Sam Houston
Should you want to go for a selection at massive odds, head to the correct score lines where the Rebels can be backed speculatively to achieve a 35-23 victory.
UNLV vs Sam Houston Odds
The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.
Books Running Scared of UNLV Win
For this college game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean UNLV are -313 favorites to win and that means a 76% chance of landing a victory. Sam Houston are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +245.
There is a spread of 9.5 and total points has a line of 60.5. Football bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you’re going for Under 60.5, this outcome can be backed at -104.
When it comes to college football, the top betting apps deliver a wide variety of game lines and team props. With so many options available, it’s worth taking your time to find the wager that fits your view of the matchup.
Hunter Watson Favorite to Be First Touchdown Scorer
Those interested in favorite Hunter Watson to score the first touchdown are able to get +850. If the Anytime TD angle makes appeal, then this is -125.
Touchdown
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Micro Betting
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Last 5 & H2H
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
UNLV Rebels Stats
Sam Houston Stats
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- -9.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road
- +9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- +9.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 54.10 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 52.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 61.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
- Over 61.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 31.10 pts and allowed 23.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 30.70 pts and allowed 22.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 44.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 47.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 61.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 61.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 22.30 pts and allowed 22.40 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 25.70 pts and allowed 21.90 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAF Standings Select Season
| Conference USA | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Western Kentucky
|
5 | 1 | 202 | 137 | 65 | 3-0 | 2-1 | 3W |
Kennesaw State
|
4 | 2 | 132 | 123 | 9 | 4-0 | 0-2 | 4W |
Louisiana Tech
|
4 | 2 | 147 | 103 | 44 | 3-0 | 1-2 | 1L |
Delaware Blue Hens
|
3 | 2 | 148 | 132 | 16 | 2-1 | 1-1 | 1L |
New Mexico State
|
3 | 2 | 111 | 114 | -3 | 3-0 | 0-2 | 1W |
Jacksonville State
|
3 | 3 | 177 | 161 | 16 | 2-0 | 1-3 | 1W |
Missouri State
|
3 | 3 | 130 | 178 | -48 | 1-2 | 2-1 | 1W |
FIU
|
2 | 3 | 106 | 160 | -54 | 2-1 | 0-2 | 2L |
Liberty
|
2 | 4 | 104 | 124 | -20 | 1-1 | 1-3 | 1W |
M. Tennessee
|
1 | 5 | 102 | 177 | -75 | 0-3 | 1-2 | 3L |
UTEP
|
1 | 5 | 112 | 152 | -40 | 1-3 | 0-2 | 4L |
|
Sam Houston
|
0 | 6 | 102 | 237 | -135 | 0-2 | 0-4 | 6L |
| Mountain West | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
UNLV
|
6 | 0 | 229 | 178 | 51 | 3-0 | 3-0 | 6W |
San Diego State
|
5 | 1 | 184 | 73 | 111 | 3-0 | 2-1 | 4W |
Fresno State
|
5 | 2 | 205 | 166 | 39 | 3-0 | 2-2 | 1L |
Hawaii
|
5 | 2 | 198 | 167 | 31 | 4-1 | 1-1 | 2W |
Boise State
|
4 | 2 | 202 | 152 | 50 | 3-0 | 1-2 | 1W |
New Mexico
|
3 | 3 | 175 | 162 | 13 | 2-0 | 1-3 | 2L |
Utah State
|
3 | 3 | 208 | 196 | 12 | 3-0 | 0-3 | 2L |
Wyoming
|
3 | 3 | 119 | 134 | -15 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 1W |
Colorado State
|
2 | 4 | 134 | 158 | -24 | 2-2 | 0-2 | 1W |
San Jose State
|
2 | 4 | 144 | 175 | -31 | 2-1 | 0-3 | 1L |
Air Force
|
1 | 5 | 230 | 240 | -10 | 1-2 | 0-3 | 5L |
Nevada
|
1 | 5 | 87 | 172 | -85 | 1-2 | 0-3 | 4L |
New Mexico State
Liberty
Arkansas State
South Alabama
FIU
Western Kentucky
UTEP
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