Syracuse at UNLV odds, picks and predictions

The Syracuse Orange (3-1, 1-1 ACC) are on the road to face No. 23 on Friday night UNLV Running Rebels (4-0, 1-0 Mountain West). Kickoff at Allegiant Stadium is 9:00 p.m. ET (FS1). Let’s analyze the 24/7 college football odds from BetMGM Sportsbook Syracuse vs. UNLV Opportunitiesand make our college football picks and predictions.

The Orange bounced back from a 26-24 loss to Stanford to beat Holy Cross 42-14 at home last week, but were unable to cover themselves as 30.5-point favorites as the Under (59.5) conceded.

The Running Rebels defeated Fresno State 59-14 as a 2.5-point home favorite despite having a (former) starting quarterback Matthew Sluka I decided to transfer at the beginning of the week because apparently there was no obligation that wasn’t paid. New starting QB Hajj-Malik Williams threw three touchdown passes and rushed for 119 yards and another touchdown in the victory.

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Syracuse at UNLV odds

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• Moneyline (ML): Syracuse +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | UNLV -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
• Against the Spread (ATS): Syracuse +6.5 (-110) | UNLV -6.5 (-110)
• Over/Under (O/U): 58.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Syracuse at UNLV picks and predictions

forecast

UNLV 38, Syracuse 30

Money line

These are two serious crimes. UNLV is ranked 10th in the country with an average of 45.2 points per game (PPG), while Syracuse is ranked 40th with 33.8 PPG.

Defensively, UNLV allowed 13.8 PPG (tied for 15th); Syracuse scores 22.5 PPG (tied for 63rd).

The wild card here is Williams, who brings a completely different dimension to the Rebels’ offense. They didn’t miss a beat when they made the QB change.

Expect more of the same from UNLV offensively and a win, but don’t go for -225.

HAPPEN.

Against the spread

UNLV has covered the spread in all four games this season. Their closest game was a 3-point win over Kansas (23-20) as a 9-point underdog on September 13th.

Syracuse’s only loss was a 2-point loss to Stanford as a 9-point home favorite.

Orange QB Kyle McCord – formerly of Ohio State – can throw the ball, but Syracuse’s defense will have its hands full with UNLV’s Williams.

BET REBELS -6.5 (-110).

Over/Under

Syracuse has scored 31 or more points three times. UNLV has exceeded 50 twice.

BET OVER 58.5 (-105).

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