UNLV Rebels vs Ohio Bobcats Picks and Prediction for Tuesday, December 23, 2025
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UNLV and Ohio meet in the Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl on Tuesday night with the kickoff at 9:00 PM ET at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. The game will air on ESPN and features two teams that finished strong in their respective conferences. DraftKings lists UNLV as a 5.5-point favorite with the total set at 65.5, while the moneyline sits at UNLV -205 and Ohio +170. UNLV enters at 10-3, while Ohio comes in at 8-4, making this a competitive bowl matchup on paper. Saturdays mean chaos — tame it with sharp college football picks.
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UNLV’s offense has been driven by quarterback Anthony Colandrea, who threw for 3,275 yards with 23 touchdowns and 8 interceptions during the season. The Rebels also bring a strong rushing attack led by Jai’Den Thomas, who rushed for 985 yards and 12 touchdowns on just 137 carries. That balance has allowed UNLV to control tempo and put pressure on opponents early in games. UNLV closed the season winning four of its last five, including decisive victories over Nevada, Hawaii, Utah State, and Colorado State, showing the ability to score consistently.
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Ohio relies heavily on its ground game and overall offensive balance to stay competitive. Running back Sieh Bangura finished with 1,243 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns, while quarterback Parker Navarro added 843 rushing yards of his own to go along with 2,232 passing yards. Navarro threw 14 touchdowns but also had 10 interceptions, which has been an issue against teams that can force pressure. Chase Hendricks gives Ohio a reliable receiving option with 950 yards and 7 touchdowns, helping the Bobcats avoid being one-dimensional.
Ohio vs UNLV Prediction
Recent results show Ohio winning four of its last five games, including a 42-14 win over UMass and a road win at Buffalo. The lone loss during that stretch came in a tight 17-13 game at Western Michigan. Ohio has shown it can grind games out, but it has also struggled at times when forced to keep up in higher-scoring matchups. That is a concern against a UNLV team that averages big plays both through the air and on the ground.
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This game sets up well for UNLV’s offensive strengths. The Rebels should be able to create scoring chances early and force Ohio to play from behind. Ohio can keep this competitive with its rushing attack, but UNLV’s passing game gives it the edge late. The expectation is a fast-paced game with points on both sides. Final score prediction: UNLV 38, Ohio 30. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for UNLV with the Thrillz promo code. Make the most of your bets on Ohio by using the sportsbook promos. Make sure when you place your UNLV vs Ohio bet you are using the bet365 bonus code.
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Best Picks
- UNLV -5.5
- Over 65.5
- UNLV moneyline (-205).
