Prediction, Game Preview, and Betting Lines for UNLV vs. San Jose State

UNLV can still win the Mountain West Championship, but it needs some help.

It needs to beat San Jose State first, then Nevada. Take that step and pray that Colorado State and/or Boise State’s need to crash in the last few games will help.

That was it for the Rebels. They were one play away from beating Syracuse, but they lost to Boise State in a close game. The Spartans are tough, but the team has been great.

Last week, San Jose State lost to Boise State. If you invested, I hope you were on the right side of that. It can already go to the bowl game, but a win here and a win over Stanford next week could make the first season under Ken Niumataolo memorable.

UNLV vs San Jose State: How to Watch and Game Preview

Date: Friday, November 22, 2024
Game Time: 10:00 pm ET
How To Watch: FS1
Venue: CEFCU Stadium, San Jose, CA
Teams: San Jose State (6-4), UNLV (8-2)

Why UNLV Will Win

The pass defense at UNLV should be strong enough to hold up.

It is been lit up once in a while, but that makes up for the times when takeout does not work.

The problem for San Jose State is that it turns the ball over a lot. In the last four games, they have given it away four times, and in seven of the ten games, they have done it three or more times.

On the other hand, the offense has been strong and the running game has been impossible to stop lately. But the Rebels’ running game should be the star early on. San Jose State will have to choose its poison. But…

Why San Jose State Will Win

The Spartans really can bomb away.

Any concerns about whether or not Niumatalolo could adjust from this running game style at Navy to more of a wide open attack are long gone. The passing attack is the best in the Mountain West and fourth best in the nation.

Nick Nash is deep in the mix for the Biletnikoff Award as the nation’s top receiver, it’s a given the O will hit at least 300 yards, and UNLV has to be ready to keep up the pace. At the very least the Rebels will be pushed, but …

UNLV vs San Jose State: Who Will Win?

They should take over right away with their running game.

The attack is reliable and takes early control of games. The defense then bends and does not break much the rest of the way.

This game looks like it could go either way, but the Spartans’ run defense, which is only giving up 3.8 yards per carry, is about to have a tough time.