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UNLV Rebels Ranked in Top 25 for First Time, Set to Face Syracuse Orange at Allegiant Stadium: Betting Favorites at Kickoff

The 4-0 UNLV Rebels are ranked in the AP Top 25 for the first time and are gearing up to face the 3-1 Syracuse Orange in their first-ever matchup on Friday night at Allegiant Stadium. Syracuse will be hitting the road for one of their longest travel games of the season, alongside their trip to Cal Berkeley in November. The Rebels have a strong ATS record of 4-0, while Syracuse is struggling at 1-3. In terms of over/under, UNLV is split at 2-2 while Syracuse leans towards the under at 1-3. Las Vegas is expected to bring a lively crowd to the stadium for this highly anticipated game. Kickoff is set for 6 PM PST on October 4, with UNLV opening as the betting favorite at -4.5 and the current line at UNLV -6.5.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Orange +200 | Rebels -250
• Spread: Orange +6.5 (-110) | Rebels -6.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 58.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UNLV will win straight-up is 71%.

Syracuse vs UNLV Stats

Syracuse Orange

The Syracuse Orange are currently 3-1 on the season with a 1-1 ACC record, placing them 8th in the conference. Their sole loss came against Stanford, with a score of 26-24, in Stanford's first ACC game. Last week, Syracuse secured a 42-14 victory over Holy Cross. The team has struggled to cover the spread, going 1-3 against the number and not yet covering as a favorite. Quarterback Kyle McCord leads the third-best passing offense, averaging 372.5 passing yards per game. However, the rush attack ranks 111th with only 102.8 yards per game. The offense is performing well, averaging 33.8 points per game. The defense has allowed an average of 25.33 points per game in their 3 competitive outings, with a 5.66 positive margin. They have shown balance in allowing 137 rushing yards and 204 passing yards per game. The team is ranked 64th in offense and 80th in defense, with a power ranking of 122. Syracuse is currently 3-1 on the season but has struggled against the spread, holding a 1-3 record.

UNLV Rebels Analysis

Barry Odom's UNLV Rebels had a significant win last week, bouncing back from off-field issues to defeat Fresno State 59-14. Senior QB Hajj-Malik Williams stepped up in place of former QB Matthew Sluka, impressing with both passing and rushing yards. The team's defense also performed well, with multiple interceptions and strong pressure on the opposing offense. The Rebels are currently averaging 45.2 points per game and have a power ranking of 27. They are ranked #19 for offense and #22 for defense, with a 4-0 record. Syracuse has struggled in their recent matchups against UNLV. Place kicker Caden Chittenden has been reliable, making 9 out of 11 field goal attempts.

UNLV Rebels Favored to Win Against McCord and the Orange

The UNLV Rebels have only trailed in one game this season, against the Kansas Jayhawks on the road. In their upcoming game, they may face a challenge from McCord, a top-rate passer. However, McCord has struggled with consistency, throwing 4 interceptions in his last two games, 2 of which were against Holy Cross. UNLV's defense could take advantage of this weakness, as the Orange primarily focus on their rushing game, averaging only 102.8 yards per game. Despite having their fourth quarterback since last season, UNLV's offense has remained successful, scoring an average of 45.2 points per game. The game initially opened with UNLV as 4-point favorites but has since moved to 6 points, indicating a favorable betting direction. Therefore, it is recommended to bet on UNLV -6 in this matchup.

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