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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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
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.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
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
| Underdog UNLV | Favorite Houston |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog UNLV | Favorite Houston |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Houston is a -3.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while UNLV is a +3.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
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.
Houston is a -160 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and UNLV is a +135 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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UNLV
Houston
8/31/24 7:00pm EDT | +3.5 -115-3.5 -105 |
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
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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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 | |
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
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 1 | UNLV vs Houston Saturday, August 31st, 2024 | UNLV 27, HOU 7 TDECU Stadium | UNLV by 20 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Big 12 | |||||||||
| Houston | 0-0 | 0.000 | 1 | 2 | 52 | 50 | 1-1 | 0-1 | W1 |
| Mountain West | |||||||||
| UNLV | 0-0 | 0.000 | 3 | 0 | 122 | 41 | 1-0 | 2-0 | W3 |
UNLV & Houston Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
UNLV Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| UNLV | +50000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Houston | +100000 Bet |
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | UNLV vs Houston | UNLV 27, HOU 7 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Utah Tech vs UNLV | UNLV 72, UTU 14 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | UNLV vs Kansas | UNLV 23, KU 20 Friday, September 13th, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Fresno State vs UNLV | Saturday, September 28th, 2024 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 6 | Syracuse vs UNLV | Friday, October 4th, 2024 9:00 pm EDT |
| Week 7 | UNLV vs Utah State | Friday, October 11th, 2024 9:00 pm EDT |
| Week 8 | UNLV vs Oregon State | Saturday, October 19th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 9 | Boise State vs UNLV | Friday, October 25th, 2024 10:30 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | UNLV vs Hawaii | Saturday, November 9th, 2024 9:00 pm EST |
| Week 12 | San Diego State vs UNLV | Saturday, November 16th, 2024 10:30 pm EST |
| Week 13 | UNLV vs San Jose State | Friday, November 22nd, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Nevada vs UNLV | Saturday, November 30th, 2024 8:00 pm EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | UNLV vs Houston | UNLV 27, HOU 7 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Houston vs Oklahoma | OU 16, HOU 12 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Rice vs Houston | HOU 33, RICE 7 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Houston vs Cincinnati | Saturday, September 21st, 2024 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 5 | Iowa State vs Houston | Saturday, September 28th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 6 | Houston vs TCU | Friday, October 4th, 2024 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 8 | Houston vs Kansas | Saturday, October 19th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 9 | Utah vs Houston | Saturday, October 26th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 10 | Kansas State vs Houston | Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 12 | Houston vs Arizona | Friday, November 15th, 2024 10:15 pm EST |
| Week 13 | Baylor vs Houston | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Houston vs BYU | Saturday, November 30th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the UNLV vs Houston College Football Game
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.