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 matchup at Shell Energy Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 21:30 on Friday 29 August 2025. 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

Get fully prepped for UNLV vs Sam Houston with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.

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:

• The 61.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 UNLV games on the road.
• The 61.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 UNLV games.
• The 61.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 UNLV games on the road.
• The 61.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Sam Houston games at home.
• The 61.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Sam Houston games at home.
• The 61.5 line hasn’t been covered in 10 of the last 13 Sam Houston games at home.

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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Correct Score Prediction

UNLV 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 -333 favorites to win and that means a 77% chance of landing a victory. Sam Houston are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +265.

There is a spread of 9.5 and total points has a line of 61.5. Football bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you’re going for Under 61.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

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.

Moneyline

UNLV

-333

Sam Houston

+265

Point Spread

UNLV -9.5

-115

Sam Houston +9.5

-105

Total Points

Under 61.5

-110

Over 61.5

-110

Player Props & Micro Betting

We’re fond of the quarterback and player props as an alternative to betting on the game lines. The gambling sites will have Player Kicking Points, Longest Rushing Attempt and Rushing Yards among the choices and you can take a view.

An increasing number of bettors are now enjoying micro betting on college football and it’s something which is available on an in-game basis. Wait for the action to start and then wager on something specific to happen.

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

UNLV Rebels Stats

Sam Houston Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -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

Point Spread

• +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

Total Points

• 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

Total Points

• 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 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Conference USA	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Western Kentucky	1	0	41	24	17	1-0	0-0	1W
Delaware Blue Hens	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
FIU	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Jacksonville State	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Kennesaw State	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Liberty	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Louisiana Tech	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
M. Tennessee	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Missouri State	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
New Mexico St	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Sam Houston	0	1	24	41	-17	0-0	0-1	1L
UTEP	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-

Mountain West	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Hawaii	1	0	23	20	3	1-0	0-0	1W
UNLV	1	0	38	31	7	1-0	0-0	1W
Air Force	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Boise State	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Colorado State	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Fresno State	0	1	7	31	-24	0-0	0-1	1L
Nevada	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
New Mexico	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
San Diego State	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
San Jose State	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Utah State	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Wyoming	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-