The UNLV Rebels are the favorites, but by less than a touchdown (-3), in this season’s LA Bowl, where they will oppose the California Golden Bears. SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California will act as host on December 18, 2024, starting at 9 p.m. ETand airing on ESPN. The over/under is set at 47.5 in the contest.
UNLV vs. Cal Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Rebels (-3)
Moneyline: Rebels (-148), Golden Bears (+124)
Total: 47.5 points
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How to Watch UNLV vs. Cal
When: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 9 p.m. ET
Location: SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California
TV: ESPN
Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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UNLV 2024 Stats & Rankings
| Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
| Pass yards |
174.5 (2269) |
121 |
| Rush yards |
251.2 (3266) |
5 |
| Points scored |
36.2 (471) |
8 |
| Pass yards against |
241.2 (3136) |
106 |
| Rush yards against |
110.8 (1440) |
17 |
| Points allowed |
21.9 (285) |
35 |
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UNLV 2024 Betting Info
The Rebels have compiled a 7-6-0 record against the spread this season.
In games this season as favorites of at least 3 points, UNLV has a 5-4 record against the spread.
In the Rebels’ 13 games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total six times.
The average total the Rebels have had in their matchups this season is 9.8 more points than this particular game’s point total.
The Rebels are 2-1 against the spread in their last three games, and have a 2-1 straight-up record in those contests.
The final combined score of each of the past three Cal games did not go over the set point total.
The past three Golden Bears games averaged eight more points (55.5) than this matchup’s point total.
UNLV Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
| Point Total AVG |
57.3 |
55.6 |
58.9 |
| Implied Total AVG |
34.8 |
35.7 |
34 |
| ATS Record |
7-6-0 |
3-3-0 |
4-3-0 |
| Over/Under Record |
6-7-0 |
4-2-0 |
2-5-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record |
7-1 |
3-1 |
4-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record |
2-2 |
0-1 |
2-1 |
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UNLV’s Offense vs. Cal’s Defense (2024)
UNLV scores on 80% of their red-zone trips (97th in the FBS), and will be facing Cal’s 62nd-ranked defense in that category (81.8%).
The Rebels have a 41.4% third-down conversion rate, 60th in the FBS. The Golden Bears allow third-down conversions on 33.9% of their opponents’ attempts (29th).
UNLV’s 174.5 passing yards per game ranks 121st in the FBS. Cal’s defense allows 234.3 through the air (94th in college football).
Cal 2024 Stats & Rankings
| Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
| Pass yards |
266.3 (3196) |
27 |
| Rush yards |
116.5 (1398) |
108 |
| Points scored |
26.1 (313) |
82 |
| Pass yards against |
234.3 (2811) |
94 |
| Rush yards against |
107.1 (1285) |
14 |
| Points allowed |
22.2 (266) |
41 |
Cal 2024 Betting Info
The Golden Bears have beaten the spread six times in 11 games.
In games this season as favorites of at least 3 points, UNLV has a 5-4 record against the spread.
The Golden Bears have seen three of their 11 games go over the point total.
The average total the Rebels have had in their matchups this year is 9.8 more points than this particular game’s point total.
The Rebels have covered the spread twice in their past three contests while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
In each of those games, the final combined score fell short of the set total.
The Golden Bears’ last three games have ended with an average of 55.5 points scored. That’s eight more points than this contest’s over/under.
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Cal Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
| Point Total AVG |
52.5 |
51.9 |
53.3 |
| Implied Total AVG |
31.6 |
32.3 |
30.8 |
| ATS Record |
6-5-0 |
3-3-0 |
3-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record |
3-6-2 |
2-2-2 |
1-4-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record |
4-2 |
3-2 |
1-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record |
1-4 |
0-1 |
1-3 |
Cal’s Offense vs. UNLV’s Defense (2024)
UNLV’s defense ranks 19th on a per-carry basis, giving up 3.5 yards per rushing attempt. Cal averages 3.5 yards per carry (113th in the FBS).
The Rebels allow 110.8 rushing yards per game (17th in the FBS). The Golden Bears’ running game ranks 108th in college football (116.5).
UNLV’s defense allows 241.2 yards through the air per game (106th in the FBS). Cal’s 266.3 passing yards per game is 27th in college football.
UNLV vs. Cal Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for UNLV vs. Cal is the Rebels (-148 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. Based on our analysis of the historical stats for this matchup, we prefer the over at 47.5 points.
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