- UCLA is a -2.5 point favorite vs. UNLV
- UCLA vs. UNLV Total (Over/Under): 53.5 points
- TV Channel: CBSN
UCLA (0-1) visit Allegiant Stadium to take on UNLV (2-0) on Sep. 6 in Las Vegas, NV. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EDT.
UCLA is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).
The UCLA vs. UNLV Over/Under is 53.5 total points.
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UCLA vs. UNLV Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| UCLA | -2.5 -115 | 53.5 -110 | -150 |
| UNLV | +2.5 -105 | 53.5 -110 | +125 |
UCLA vs UNLV Prediction:
The winning team model predicts UCLA will win this game with 55.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both UCLA and UNLV, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
UCLA vs UNLV Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts UNLV will cover the spread with 54.9% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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UCLA Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- UCLA has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.40 Units / 25% ROI)
- UCLA has hit the Moneyline in 2 of their last 3 away games (+3.10 Units / 103% ROI)
- UCLA has hit the Game Total Over in their last 3 away games (+3.00 Units / 90% ROI)
- UCLA have covered the Spread in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
- UCLA have covered the 1H Spread in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.85 Units / 51% ROI)
UNLV Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- UNLV has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 14 games (+8.65 Units / 10% ROI)
- UNLV has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 8 of their last 10 games (+5.65 Units / 25% ROI)
- UNLV has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+4.00 Units / 17% ROI)
- UNLV has hit the Game Total Over in 5 of their last 8 games at home (+1.70 Units / 19% ROI)
- UNLV has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 2 of their last 3 games at home (+0.75 Units / 22% ROI)
UCLA Against the Spread (ATS) Record
UCLA is 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).
- UCLA is 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -100% ROI
- UCLA is 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
- UCLA is 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
UNLV Against the Spread (ATS) Record
UNLV iss 1-1 against the spread this college football season (-0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- UNLV is 2-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +2 Units / 6.23% ROI
- UNLV is 1-1 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
- UNLV is 1-1 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
UCLA: Keys to the Game vs. UNLV
UCLA was 2-5 (.286) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities in the 2024 season– T-33rd-worst in FBS; Average: .454
UCLA was 2-5 (.286) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities in the 2024 season– T-15th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .500
UCLA was 2-7 (.222) when not forcing and recovering a fumble in the 2024 season– 9th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .489
UCLA was 2-7 (.222) when not forcing and recovering a fumble in the 2024 season– T-20th-worst in FBS; Average: .459
UNLV: Keys to the Game vs. UCLA
UNLV was 8-1 (.889) when they have committed less than 60 yards in penalties in the 2024 season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .476
UNLV was 10-2 (.833) when allowing less than 5 yards per rush in the 2024 season– T-7th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .616
UNLV was 11-2 (.846) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns in the 2024 season– T-7th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .586
UNLV was 10-3 (.769) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays in the 2024 season– 34th-best in FBS; Average: .606
Matchup Notes for UCLA vs. UNLV
UNLV’s WRs has gained 401 yards on 27 receptions (14.9 YPR) this season — T-31st-best among FBS WRs. UCLA’s defense has allowed 14.5 Yards Per Reception to WRs this season — T-30th-worst among FBS defenses.
UNLV’s RBs has 305 rushing yards this season — 4th-most among FBS RBs. UCLA’s defense has allowed 286 rushing yards this season — most among Big Ten defenses.
UNLV’s offense has 455 rushing yards this season — 4th-most among FBS offenses. UCLA’s defense has allowed 286 rushing yards this season — 3rd-most among P5 defenses.
UNLV’s defense has allowed 291.0 passing yards per game this season — T-13th-worst among FBS defenses.
UNLV’s defense has allowed 291.0 passing yards per game this season — T-13th-worst among FBS defenses.
UNLV’s defense has allowed 291.0 receiving yards per game this season — T-13th-worst among FBS defenses.
UCLA Offensive Stats & Trends
UCLA TEs averaged 18.7 yards per reception (431 yards/23 catches) in the 2023 season– best among Big Ten Teams; Average: 10.9
UNLV’s defense has allowed 291.0 passing yards per game this season — T-13th-worst among FBS defenses.
UNLV’s defense has allowed 291.0 passing yards per game this season — T-13th-worst among FBS defenses.
UCLA WRs have averaged just 5.0 receptions per game (5/1) this season– 2nd-worst among Big Ten Teams; Average: 12.9
UCLA TEs averaged 18.7 yards per reception (431 yards/23 catches) in the 2023 season– 2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 11.6
UNLV Offensive Stats & Trends
UNLV QBs have carried the ball 8 times in close and late situations this season– T-most among FBS Teams
UNLV WRs have 234 receiving yards on 1st down this season– 3rd-most among FBS Teams
UNLV WRs have been targeted 7 times in the Red Zone this season– T-3rd-most among FBS Teams
UNLV’s WRs has gained 401 yards on 27 receptions (14.9 YPR) this season — T-31st-best among FBS WRs. UCLA’s defense has allowed 14.5 Yards Per Reception to WRs this season — T-30th-worst among FBS defenses.
UNLV RBs have rushed for 4 TDs this season– T-4th-most among FBS Teams
UCLA Defensive Stats & Trends
UCLA has allowed a Completion Pct of 84% (21 completions/25 attempts) this season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 58%
UCLA has allowed 6 TDs in the Red Zone this season– most in the Big Ten
UCLA has allowed a Completion Pct of 84% (21 completions/25 attempts) this season– worst in the Big Ten; Average: 59%
UCLA has allowed 6 TDs in the Red Zone this season– most among Power Conference Teams
UCLA has allowed 6 TDs this season– T-most in the Big Ten
UNLV Defensive Stats & Trends
UNLV has 5 interceptions this season– most among Non-Power Conference Teams
UNLV has 5 interceptions this season– 2nd-most in FBS
UNLV has allowed 582 Passing Yards this season– 2nd-most in FBS
UNLV has allowed 582 Passing Yards this season– 2nd-most among Non-Power Conference Teams
UNLV has allowed 21 first down receptions this season– T-3rd-most in FBS
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