The Houston Cougars (0-0) square off against the UNLV Rebels (0-0) on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at John O’Quinn Field at TDECU Stadium. The Cougars are listed as favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 3.5 points. The over/under for the contest is 56 points.
Houston vs. UNLV Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Cougars (-3.5)
Moneyline: Cougars (-180), Rebels (+150)
Total: 56 points
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How to Watch Houston vs. UNLV
When: Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. ET
Location: John O’Quinn Field at TDECU Stadium in Houston, Texas
TV: Fox Sports 1
Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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Houston 2023 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
241.5 (2898) |
53 |
Rush yards |
118.7 (1424) |
104 |
Points scored |
23.7 (284) |
96 |
Pass yards against |
255.3 (3064) |
117 |
Rush yards against |
168.6 (2023) |
99 |
Points allowed |
31.5 (378) |
108 |
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Houston 2023 Betting Info
The Cougars put together a 5-6-0 ATS record last year.
Houston did not cover the spread when favored by 3.5 points or more last season (in two opportunities).
Last season, the combined scoring went over the point total four times in Cougars games.
The Cougars’ average point total in matchups last year was 57.0, 1.0 point higher than the over/under in this game.
Houston Home/Away Splits (2023)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
57.0 |
57.3 |
56.6 |
Implied Total AVG |
32.9 |
32.5 |
33.4 |
ATS Record |
5-6-0 |
3-3-0 |
2-3-0 |
Over/Under Record |
4-7-0 |
2-4-0 |
2-3-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
0-2 |
0-1 |
0-1 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
3-6 |
2-3 |
1-3 |
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Houston’s Offense vs. UNLV’s Defense (2023)
The Cougars averaged 241.5 passing yards per game last season (53rd in the FBS), compared to the 253.7 per game the Rebels allowed (113th in college football).
Houston averaged 7.1 yards per pass attempt last season (77th in the FBS), and UNLV gave up 8.9 per pass (131st in college football).
The Cougars had a 36.5% third-down conversion rate last season, 90th in the FBS. The Rebels allowed third-down conversions on 36.7% of their opponents’ attempts (47th).
Houston had the FBS’ 34th-ranked offense in terms of committing turnovers a season ago (15), and are up against the third-ranked team in turnovers forced from last year, UNLV (27).
UNLV 2023 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
239.1 (3347) |
56 |
Rush yards |
174.6 (2444) |
43 |
Points scored |
34.4 (482) |
14 |
Pass yards against |
253.7 (3552) |
113 |
Rush yards against |
161.8 (2265) |
89 |
Points allowed |
28.6 (400) |
89 |
UNLV 2023 Betting Info
The Rebels had a 9-4-0 record against the spread last season.
Houston was favored by 3.5 points or more last season twice, and failed to cover both times.
There were nine Rebels games (out of 13) that hit the over last season.
The Cougars’ average point total in matchups last year was 57.0, 1.0 point higher than the total in this game.
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UNLV Home/Away Splits (2023)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
56.0 |
58.4 |
53.3 |
Implied Total AVG |
32.3 |
32.0 |
32.7 |
ATS Record |
9-4-0 |
3-4-0 |
6-0-0 |
Over/Under Record |
9-4-0 |
5-2-0 |
4-2-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
5-1 |
3-1 |
2-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
3-4 |
1-2 |
2-2 |
UNLV’s Offense vs. Houston’s Defense (2023)
The Rebels were sixth in the FBS in third-down percentage last season (49.0%) and will be facing the 130th-ranked Cougars defense in that category (47.9%).
UNLV was ranked 23rd in the FBS last year in yards per pass (8.3), and will be up against Houston’s No. 109-ranked defense from a season ago in that category (8.0).
The Rebels had the 22nd-ranked offense in the FBS last year (34.4 points per game), and will be up against the Cougars’ 108th-ranked defense (31.5 ppg).
UNLV had the 43rd-ranked offense in the FBS in yards per game a season ago (413.6). They take on a Houston defense that ranked 115th last year, giving up 423.9 yards per game.
Houston vs. UNLV Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for Houston vs. UNLV is the Rebels (+150 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. Based on our analysis of the historical stats for this matchup, we prefer the over at 56 points.