UNLV vs Air Force Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 7

Air Force head coach Troy Calhoun warms up before an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Odds Boost This Weekend
  • The UNLV Rebels are a -3 point favorite vs. the Air Force Falcons
  • UNLV vs. Air Force Total (Over/Under): 48.5 points
  • TV Channel: CBSN

UNLV (4-2) visit Falcon Stadium to take on Air Force (4-1) on Oct. 17 in U.S. Air Force Academy, CO. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 pm.

The UNLV Rebels are betting favorites in Week 7, with the spread sitting at -3 (+115).

The UNLV vs. Air Force Over/Under is 48.5 total points.

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UNLV vs. Air Force Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UNLV-3 +11548.5 -110-112
Air Force +3 -15048.5 -108-105

UNLV vs Air Force Prediction:

The winning team model predicts UNLV will win this game with 52.7% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

The winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both the UNLV Rebels and the Air Force Falcons, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

UNLV vs Air Force Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts UNLV will cover the spread with 52.2% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • UNLV has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 14 games (+5.50 Units / 35% ROI)
  • UNLV has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 games (+3.17 Units / 19% ROI)
  • UNLV have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 14 games (+0.92 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Air Force has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 11 games (+6.75 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Air Force has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 8 of their last 11 games (+5.60 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Air Force has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.70 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Air Force has hit the Team Total Under in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+3.85 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Air Force has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 11 games (+3.85 Units / 6% ROI)

UNLV Against the Spread (ATS) Record

UNLV Rebels is 4-2 against the spread this college football season (+1.75 Units / 26.44% ROI).

  • UNLV is 4-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.8 Units / 6.67% ROI
  • UNLV is 1-5 when betting the Over for -4.5 Units / -68.08% ROI
  • UNLV is 5-1 when betting the Under for +3.8 Units / 56.72% ROI

Air Force Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Air Force Falcons is 3-2 against the spread this college football season (+0.8 Units / 14.29% ROI).

  • Air Force is 4-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +3 Units / 5.31% ROI
  • Air Force is 2-3 when betting the Over for -1.3 Units / -23.64% ROI
  • Air Force is 3-2 when betting the Under for +0.8 Units / 14.55% ROI

UNLV: Keys to the Game vs. Air Force

UNLV is 13-3 (.812) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2024 season– 4th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .558

UNLV is 8-1 (.889) when allowing less than 5 explosive passes since the 2024 season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .556

UNLV was 10-3 (.769) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays last season– 32nd-best in FBS; Average: .604

UNLV was 10-2 (.833) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities last season– T-7th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .552

Air Force: Keys to the Game vs. UNLV

Air Force is winless (0-4) when losing at least one fumble since the 2024 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .442

Air Force was 2-6 (.250) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards last season– T-33rd-worst in FBS; Average: .422

Air Force is 6-2 (.750) when allowing less than 5 explosive passes since the 2024 season– T-32nd-best in FBS; Average: .617

Air Force was 1-7 (.125) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times last season– T-12th-worst in FBS; Average: .442

Matchup Notes for UNLV vs. Air Force

Air Force gained 1,581 yards on 84 receptions (18.8 YPR) last season — 2nd-best among FBS skill players. UNLV’s defense allowed 12.7 Yards Per Reception last season — T-20th-worst among FBS defenses.

Air Force’s WRs gained 1,189 yards on 57 receptions (20.9 YPR) last season — 2nd-best among FBS WRs. UNLV’s defense allowed 14.0 Yards Per Reception to WRs last season — T-20th-worst among FBS defenses.

Air Force’s QBs threw for 1,512 passing yards in 11 games (just 137.5 YPG) last season — 8th-worst among FBS teams. UNLV’s defense allowed 241.7 passing yards per game last season — T-27th-worst among FBS defenses.

UNLV’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 11.6% of 423 attempts last season — T-31st-best among FBS offenses. Air Force’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 13.1% of attempts last season — 10th-worst among FBS defenses.

UNLV’s WRs gained 2,723 yards on 190 receptions (14.3 YPR) last season — T-30th-best among FBS WRs. Air Force’s defense allowed 13.4 Yards Per Reception last season — 9th-worst among FBS defenses.

UNLV’s RBs averaged 5.6 targets per game last season — T-28th-highest among FBS RBs. Air Force’s defense allowed 5.3 receptions per game to RBs last season — T-worst among FBS defenses.

UNLV Offensive Stats & Trends

UNLV’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 11.6% of 423 attempts last season — T-31st-best among FBS offenses. Air Force’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 13.1% of attempts last season — 10th-worst among FBS defenses.

UNLV’s WRs gained 2,723 yards on 190 receptions (14.3 YPR) last season — T-30th-best among FBS WRs. Air Force’s defense allowed 13.4 Yards Per Reception last season — 9th-worst among FBS defenses.

UNLV have been sacked on 26% of pass attempts (6/23) in the 4th quarter this season– 2nd-worst among Non-Power Conference Offenses; Average: 8%

UNLV WRs have caught just 3 of 9 passes (33% Reception Pct) in the 4th quarter this season– 2nd-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 59%

UNLV RBs rushed for 7 TDs on 67 carries (9.6 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone last season– 7th-worst Carries Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 4.5

Air Force Offensive Stats & Trends

Air Force have averaged just 4.6 receptions per game (23/5) this season– worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 19.0

Air Force have been targeted 9.4 times per game (47/5) this season– lowest among FBS Offenses; Average: 29.4

Air Force Skill Players have averaged just 6.7 receptions per game (107/16) since the 2024 season– 3rd-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 19.0

Air Force Skill Players averaged just 5.1 receptions per game (61/12) last season– 2nd-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 18.8

Air Force Skill Players averaged 17.2 yards per reception (1,048 yards/61 catches) last season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 12.1

UNLV Defensive Stats & Trends

UNLV allowed passes of 40+ yards on 21 of 398 attempts (5%) in the 2023 season– 2nd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 3%

UNLV allowed passes of 40+ yards on 21 of 398 attempts (5%) in the 2023 season– 3rd-worst in FBS; Average: 2%

UNLV allowed 67 receptions for 20+ yards in the 2023 season– most in FBS

UNLV has allowed 44.4 receiving yards per game (887/20) to RBs since the 2024 season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 24.2

UNLV allowed passes of 20+ yards on 67 of 398 attempts (17%) in the 2023 season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 10%

Air Force Defensive Stats & Trends

Air Force has allowed no passing TDs (7 pass attempts) in the Red Zone this season– T-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 3.9

Air Force has allowed 61.9 receiving yards per game (991/16) to RBs since the 2024 season– worst in FBS; Average: 24.2

Air Force has allowed a Completion Pct of just 14% (1 completions/7 attempts) in the Red Zone this season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 55%

Air Force has allowed a Completion Pct of just 14% (1 completions/7 attempts) in the Red Zone this season– best in FBS; Average: 53%

Air Force has allowed no passing TDs (7 pass attempts) in the Red Zone this season– T-best in FBS; Average: 3.9


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