San Diego State vs. UNLV Prediction: Picks & Start Time – November 2022

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MWC opponents will clash when the San Diego State Aztecs (4-4) meet the UNLV Rebels (4-4).

San Diego State vs. UNLV Odds

Point Spread

The spread for this matchup is set at 5.5 points, with sportsbooks listing San Diego State as the favorites.

Moneyline

As for the moneyline, San Diego State has -217 odds to pick up the win, while UNLV is listed at +174 to claim victory.

Over/Under

Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 47 points.

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Game Info

How to Watch San Diego State vs. UNLV Live?

  • Game Day: Saturday, November 5, 2022
  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
  • Location: San Diego, California
  • Stadium: Snapdragon Stadium

Betting Preview

San Diego State

San Diego State ranks 14th-worst in total offense (309.0 yards per game), but has played slightly better on defense, ranking 65th with 372.9 yards allowed per game. San Diego State ranks 20th-worst in scoring offense (20.3 points per game), but has played slightly better on defense, ranking 45th with 22.8 points allowed per game. While San Diego State’s pass defense ranks 87th with 243.9 passing yards allowed per game,the offense has been worse, ranking eighth-worst (137.1 passing yards per game). San Diego State is totaling 171.9 rushing yards per game offensively this year (49th in the FBS), and is surrendering 129.0 rushing yards per game (47th) on the other side of the ball. While San Diego State’s third-down defense ranks 87th with a 41.6% third-down conversion rate allowed per game, the offense has been worse, ranking eighth-worst with a 28.4% third-down conversion rate. With 13 forced turnovers (45th in the FBS) against 14 turnovers committed (91st in the FBS), San Diego State’s -1-1 turnover margin ranks 100th in college football.

UNLV

UNLV is accumulating 350.8 total yards per game on offense this season (100th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 383.0 total yards per contest (75th-ranked). UNLV is accumulating 28.0 points per contest on offense this season (72nd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 29.8 points per game (93rd-ranked) on defense. UNLV is posting 213.0 passing yards per game on offense this season (94th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 213.9 passing yards per game (46th-ranked) on defense. With 137.8 rushing yards per game on offense, UNLV ranks 83rd in the FBS. Defensively it ranks 98th, surrendering 169.1 rushing yards per game. UNLV ranks 16th-worst in third-down conversion rate (31.6%), but it has been better defensively, ranking 47th in the FBS with a 35.9% third-down rate allowed. UNLV has produced 14 forced turnovers this season and have turned it over eight times, leading to a +6 turnover margin, which ranks 19th-best in the FBS.

San Diego State vs. UNLV Betting Analysis

San Diego State Betting Insights

San Diego State has gone 3-5-0 against the spread this season. In games it has played as 5.5-point favorites or more, San Diego State has an ATS record of 1-3. Games involving San Diego State have hit the over three times this season. The Aztecs have won three of the four games they were listed as the moneyline favorite this season (75%). The Aztecs are 2-0 (winning 75% of their games) when they have played as a moneyline favorite of -217 or shorter.

Rebels Betting Insights

UNLV have registered a 5-3-0 record against the spread this year. UNLV has an ATS record of 2-2 when playing as at least 5.5-point underdogs. UNLV’s games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under four times this year. This season, the Rebels have been listed as the underdog in four games and failed to win any of those contests. The Rebels have been at least a +174 moneyline underdog four times this season, but lost all of those games.

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San Diego State vs. UNLV Against The Spread & Betting Records

San Diego State

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 44.5 47.0 42.0
Implied Total AVG 29.6 32.0 27.3
ATS Record 3-5-0 1-3-0 2-2-0
Over/Under Record 3-5-0 1-3-0 2-2-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 3-1 2-1 1-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 1-3 1-0 0-3

Rebels

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 52.2 52.1 52.3
Implied Total AVG 32.1 32.3 32.0
ATS Record 5-3-0 2-2-0 3-1-0
Over/Under Record 4-4-0 3-1-0 1-3-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 4-0 3-0 1-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 0-4 0-1 0-3

Players to Watch

San Diego State

  • The Aztecs’ defense has been aided by Michael Shawcroft, who has suited up for eight games and recorded 43 tackles, 6.0 TFL, and 4.5 sacks.
  • The Aztecs’ defensive unit has been aided by the contributions of Jonah Tavai, who has played eight games and delivered 5.5 sacks to go with 5.0 TFL and 20 tackles.
  • The Aztecs’ defensive unit has been aided by the contributions of Garret Fountain, who has suited up for eight games and delivered 24 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and three sacks.
  • With 1.0 sack to go along with 3.0 TFL and 28 tackles, Caden McDonald has helped lead the Aztecs’ defense over eight games.

Rebels

  • Austin Ajiake has been providing a big boost on defense, registering two interceptions to go with 58 tackles, 6.0 TFL, three sacks, and two passes defended for the Rebels.
  • On defense, Jeffae Williams has helped lead the charge with 24 tackles, 2.0 TFL, one sack, and two interceptions in eight games.
  • The Rebels’ Nohl Williams has collected three interceptions to go with 20 tackles and three passes defended in eight games.
  • On defense, Adam Plant Jr. has piled up 19 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and three sacks in eight games.

San Diego State vs. UNLV Predictions and Pick

San Diego State vs. UNLV betting card

    Pick ATS:

    Rebels (+5.5)

    Pick OU:

    Over (47)

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How to Bet on San Diego State vs. UNLV

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Our pick to win this matchup is San Diego State, and we predict that UNLV will cover the spread (San Diego State -5.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 47 points.

WRITTEN BY

Dan Weiner

Hailing from Atlanta and attending college at the University of Texas, Dan is passionate about sports, particularly college football and soccer. He's a diehard Atlanta pro sports and Texas Longhorns fan. He likes every sport and will watch anything and everything the weirder the better. He joined Betsperts after an 11 year career in television production at ESPN.

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