UNLV vs Houston Football Odds

The Rebels will play the Cougars on Saturday, August 31st, 2024. The matchup takes place at TDECU Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 7:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on FS1.

Learn more about College Football betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets.


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Key Matchup Stats

The 2024 college football season has begun, with UNLV and Houston scheduled to matchup at TDECU Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2023 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - UNLV had a 97.67 conference power ranking in the 2023 season. The conference power ranking for Houston in the 2023 season was 92.00.
  • Away UNLV - At the end of the 2023 regular season, UNLV had a 4-2 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the Mountain West Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Houston - Houston finished the 2023 regular season with a 3-4 record as a home team. They ranked 4th in the Big 12 Conference for home team wins in 2023.
  • Points Scored - UNLV wound up 1st (482) in the Mountain West Conference, with Houston ranked 12th (284) for points scored in the 2023 Big 12 Conference.
  • Points Against - UNLV finished 5th (400) in the Mountain West Conference for points scored by opponents in 2023. Houston wound up 2nd (378) in the 2023 Big 12 Conference for points against.
  • Team Records - UNLV had a 9-5 regular season overall record, with Houston notching a 4-8 regular season standing last year.

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Top o' the mornin' to ya! UNLV clashes with Houston at TDECU Stadium.

UNLV finished strong at 9-5 last season, while Houston struggled at 4-8.

Get ready for a thrilling showdown as these teams kick off the regular season. SportsBetting3.com has all the action - bet on this game and review the odds below. May the luck of the Irish be with your team!

Best Rebels at Cougars Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

UNLV
Favorite

Houston
Houston has a -3.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. UNLV has a +3.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. UNLV is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 55.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 55.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

UNLV
Favorite

Houston
Houston is the -160 moneyline favorite. Risk $160 to win $100 on Houston at BetMGM. UNLV is the +135 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $135 on UNLV. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the UNLV vs Houston College Football game on Saturday, August 31st, 2024?

Houston is a -3.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while UNLV is a +3.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the UNLV vs Houston College Football game on Saturday, August 31st, 2024?

The best over line is 55.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 55.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the UNLV vs Houston College Football game on Saturday, August 31st, 2024?

Houston is a -160 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and UNLV is a +135 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Football Odds Example

College Football Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game
BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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UNLV
Houston
8/31/24 7:00pm EDT
+3.5 -115-3.5 -105
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Underdog UNLV - UNLV bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A +3.5 UNLV underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.

Favorite Houston - Houston bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A -3.5 Houston favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

UNLV at Houston Prop Bets

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College Football Prop Bets
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Bet
UNLV
Houston
First Team To Score
8/31/24 7:00pm EDT
+105-135Bet
UNLV
Houston
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
8/31/24 7:00pm EDT
+105-150+10000Bet
UNLV
Houston
Game to Overtime
8/31/24 7:00pm EDT
Yes +950No -5000Bet
UNLV
Houston
Both Teams Score 10+
8/31/24 7:00pm EDT
Yes -2000No +850Bet
BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
UNLV
Houston
Both Teams Score 20+
8/31/24 7:00pm EDT
Yes -190No +145Bet
UNLV
Houston
Both Teams Score 30+
8/31/24 7:00pm EDT
Yes +310No -450Bet

Recent Meetings Since 2020

Recent Meetings Since 2020
WeekGameResultMargin
2024
Week 1
UNLV vs Houston
Saturday, August 31st, 2024
UNLV 27, HOU 7
TDECU Stadium
UNLV by 20

Team Standings

2024-2025 College Football Regular Season Standings - UNLV, Houston
Team Conf Conf% W L PF PA Home Away Strk
Big 12
Houston3-60.333481682753-31-5L3
Mountain West
#24 UNLV6-10.8571134952984-26-1W1

UNLV & Houston Futures Odds

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UNLV Championship Odds

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Houston Championship Odds

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UNLV & Houston Team Pages

Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:

Team Schedules & Results


2024-25 UNLV Games & Results
WeekMatchupDate & Result
Week 1UNLV vs
Houston
UNLV 27, HOU 7
Saturday, August 31st, 2024
Week 2Utah Tech vs
UNLV
UNLV 72, UTU 14
Saturday, September 7th, 2024
Week 3UNLV vs
Kansas
UNLV 23, KU 20
Friday, September 13th, 2024
Week 5Fresno State vs
UNLV
UNLV 59, FRES 14
Saturday, September 28th, 2024
Week 6Syracuse vs
UNLV
SYR 44, UNLV 41 (OT)
Friday, October 4th, 2024
Week 7UNLV vs
Utah State
UNLV 50, USU 34
Friday, October 11th, 2024
Week 8UNLV vs
Oregon State
UNLV 33, ORST 25
Saturday, October 19th, 2024
Week 9Boise State vs
UNLV
BOIS 29, UNLV 24
Friday, October 25th, 2024
Week 11UNLV vs
Hawaii
UNLV 29, HAW 27
Saturday, November 9th, 2024
Week 12San Diego State vs
UNLV
UNLV 41, SDSU 20
Saturday, November 16th, 2024
Week 13UNLV vs
San Jose State
UNLV 27, SJSU 16
Friday, November 22nd, 2024
Week 14Nevada vs
UNLV
UNLV 38, NEV 14
Saturday, November 30th, 2024
Week 15UNLV vs
Boise State
BOIS 21, UNLV 7
Friday, December 6th, 2024
BowlsCalifornia vs
UNLV
Art Of Sport La Bowl
UNLV 24, CAL 13
Wednesday, December 18th, 2024


2024-25 Houston Games & Results
WeekMatchupDate & Result
Week 1UNLV vs
Houston
UNLV 27, HOU 7
Saturday, August 31st, 2024
Week 2Houston vs
Oklahoma
OU 16, HOU 12
Saturday, September 7th, 2024
Week 3Rice vs
Houston
HOU 33, RICE 7
Saturday, September 14th, 2024
Week 4Houston vs
Cincinnati
CIN 34, HOU 0
Saturday, September 21st, 2024
Week 5Iowa State vs
Houston
ISU 20, HOU 0
Saturday, September 28th, 2024
Week 6Houston vs
TCU
HOU 30, TCU 19
Friday, October 4th, 2024
Week 8Houston vs
Kansas
KU 42, HOU 14
Saturday, October 19th, 2024
Week 9Utah vs
Houston
HOU 17, UTAH 14
Saturday, October 26th, 2024
Week 10Kansas State vs
Houston
HOU 24, KSU 19
Saturday, November 2nd, 2024
Week 12Houston vs
Arizona
ARIZ 27, HOU 3
Friday, November 15th, 2024
Week 13Baylor vs
Houston
BAY 20, HOU 10
Saturday, November 23rd, 2024
Week 14Houston vs
BYU
BYU 30, HOU 18
Saturday, November 30th, 2024

How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the UNLV vs Houston College Football Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, August 31st, 2024 at 7:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the UNLV vs Houston Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the UNLV vs Houston Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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