UCLA Bruins vs UNLV Rebels Prediction, 9/6/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UCLA Bruins vs UNLV Rebels

Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025

Location: Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Rebels (+3.0)

Total/Over-Under: 53

Allegiant Stadium is the site where the UNLV Rebels (2-0) will try to defeat the UCLA Bruins (0-1) on Saturday, September 6, 2025. UNLV opens this matchup as 3.0-point dogs. The total is set at 53.

The UCLA Bruins step onto the field holding a record of 0-1 for this year. In their last matchup, the Bruins played the Utah Utes and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 43-10. Against the run, the Bruins conceded 286 yds on 54 tries, which averages out to 5.3 yds per rush allowed. UCLA conceded 21 completions on 26 tries for a total of 206 yards, and a completion rate of 80.8%. When the final whistle blew, they ran 50 plays which totaled 220 yds. The UCLA Bruins ran the ball a total of 28 times and accumulated 84 yds, which had them averaging 3.0 yards per attempt.

When talking about putting the ball in the endzone, the UCLA Bruins have an average of 10.0 points per game. As a team they're averaging 84.0 yards in the run game which has them sitting 114th in the country. The Bruins have tallied 220 total yards for the season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, UCLA has totaled 1 touchdown through the air. UCLA has earned 14 first downs as an offense, and they have committed 3 infractions for 30 yds. They have given the ball to the opposition 1 time.

Concerning passing yards, the Bruins have conceded 206 yds which has them ranked 78th in college football. They are conceding 206.0 yards per game through the air as well as conceding a completion percentage of 80.8%. For the year, they are granting 492.0 yards per game which puts them 126th in Division 1. They have yielded 2 touchdowns through the air as well as 4 touchdowns pounding the rock. The opposition is running for an average of 5.3 yards per running attempt and 286.0 rushing yards per game for the campaign. Overall, they have given up 286 yards via the ground game in 1 contest. The Bruins are ranked 128th in D-1 concerning team defense, giving up 43.0 PPG.

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The Rebels come into this game with a record of 2-0 for this year. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Rebels got the victory with a final of 38-21 when they played the Sam Houston Bearkats. UNLV rushed the ball for 4.7 yards per attempt, finishing with a total of 155 yds on 33 carries. The Rebels finished the contest with a total of 404 yds on 56 plays (7.2 yards per play). The Rebels secondary gave up a completion rate of 54.3%, relinquishing 187 yards on 19 for 35 passing. UNLV conceded 35 attempts on the ground for 145 yards (4.1 yds per rush).

In relation to putting points on the board, the Rebels rank 45th in D-1 averaging 38.0 points per contest. The UNLV Rebels are averaging 468.0 yards per game, which has them sitting 30th in the nation. The UNLV offense has compiled 182 penalty yds on 16 infractions, which is 1st in the country in terms of hurting your team. They have earned 45 first downs. During this campaign so far, the Rebels have thrown for a total of 481 passing yards as well as an average of 240.5 passing yards per game, ranking them 55th in D-1. They are averaging 227.5 yards per game.

The Rebels are allowing 26.0 points per contest, which has them 100th in college football. UNLV has given up a total of 305 yards on the ground. They have conceded 3 touchdowns from the passing game and 291.0 yards/contest, which has them sitting 123rd in Division 1. The Rebels defense has been on the field for 147 plays, which is 136th in the nation. They have compiled 5 picks so far this season.

Who will win tonight's Bruins/Rebels college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Rebels +3.0

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