UNLV vs San Jose State: #23 Rebels Look to Keep Conference Title Hopes Alive on Friday Night
The #23 UNLV Rebels (8-2) face the San Jose State Spartans (6-4) in a crucial Mountain West Conference matchup on Friday, November 22 at 10:00 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on FS1 from CEFCU Stadium.
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UNLV enters as 7.5-point road favorites with significant stakes - they need a win to keep their conference title hopes alive. The Rebels boast a perfect 5-0 road record this season but have never won at CEFCU Stadium.
Key Matchups:
- UNLV's rushing offense (249 yards/game, 6th nationally) vs SJSU's run defense (3.7 yards allowed per carry)
- Spartans' passing attack led by Nick Nash (95 catches, 14 TDs) vs UNLV's secondary (16 interceptions)
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Game Analysis:
- UNLV averages nearly 40 points per game behind QB Hajj-Malik Williams and WR Ricky White III
- San Jose State allows 26 points per game defensively
- The Spartans are 4-1 at home this season
- Total has moved from 62-63 to 60 points with sharp money on the under
- Under has hit in 4 of SJSU's last 5 and all of UNLV's last 4 games
Injury Report:
- UNLV: WR Jacob De Jesus (knee) probable
- SJSU: No significant injuries
Prediction: UNLV 34, San Jose State 17 Best Bet: Under 60 points (-115)
The matchup shapes up as a slower-paced game despite both teams' offensive capabilities. UNLV's strong secondary should limit SJSU's passing attack, while the Spartans' run defense will challenge the Rebels' ground game. Expect drives to stall in the red zone, keeping scoring below the total.
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