Free NCAA Pick: California vs. UNLV Odds
Looking for California Golden Bears vs. UNLV Rebels free NCAA Art of Sport LA Bowl picks & NCAA odds? NCAA betting sees the Golden Bears taking on the Rebels on Wednesday, December 18th at the SoFi Stadium. Cappers Picks provides complimentary NCAA handicapping picks all season long including all NCAA Bowl games so stay tuned for more FREE NCAA predictions like this California UNLV Art of Sport LA Bowl matchup.
2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Art of Sport LA Bowl
(6-6) California Golden Bears vs. UNLV Rebels (10-3)
Date: Wednesday, December 18th
Time: 9:00 ET
Venue: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA
Art of Sport LA Bowl ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) California -2.5 | UNLV +2.5
Art of Sport LA Bowl CFB Moneyline Odds: California -130 | UNLV +110
College Football Betting Total: O/U 51.5
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The most wonderful time of the year for college football fans—bowl season—is here, and the Art of Sport LA Bowl promises fireworks!
ESPN will be covering the Art of Sport LA Bowl, where the California Golden Bears and UNLV Rebels will face off on Wednesday, December 18th. Kick-off is set for 9:00 ET at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, with California coming in with a 6-6 record this season.
UNLV is the home team, but the game is being played on a neutral site in Inglewood, CA. The over/under line is at 51.5 points, and the Bears are the slight -2.5-point favorites.
California and UNLV square off in a rematch of their tight 2022 battle, where Cal eked out a 20-14 win at Berkeley. With Cal favored at -130 on the moneyline and UNLV sitting as a scrappy +110 underdog, this game has all the makings of a thrilling showdown.
Bowl season isn’t just about bragging rights—it’s a prime time for savvy bettors to capitalize. Will Cal’s defense hold steady, or can UNLV’s explosive offense turn the tables?
Stay tuned for edge-of-your-seat action!
California Golden Bears
California enters their bowl game matchup against UNLV with a 6-6 record, going 3-3 at home and 2-3 on the road. They’ve been favored in six games this season, posting a 4-2 record as the favorite.
The Golden Bears have a +3.9 average scoring margin and are 6-5 against the spread. They’ve gone 3-3 ATS at home and 3-2 on the road, with a 3-3 mark as the favorite.
California’s over/under record is 3-6-2, with their games averaging 48.2 points. The average over/under line this season has been 52.2 points, and this week’s line sits at 51.5 points.
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California Golden Bears Stats
California’s passing game has been the focal point of their offense, ranking 26th in passing attempts per game. They are 17th in completions, averaging 23.6 per game, and 29th in passing yards, with 266.3 yards per game. Their completion percentage is 66.9%, placing them 13th nationally. Heading into week 1, they rank 59th in scoring, with 26.1 points per game, and are 74th in our offensive power rankings.
Fernando Mendoza leads the team with 3,004 passing yards and a 68.7% completion rate. He has thrown 16 touchdowns and six interceptions, with a passer rating of 99. Jaivian Thomas is the leading rusher, with 598 yards and seven touchdowns, averaging 6 yards per carry. Nyziah Hunter has 578 receiving yards and five touchdowns on 40 catches.
California’s defense, ranked 29th nationally, has allowed 22.2 points per game this season. In their recent game against SMU, they gave up 38 points, including three passing touchdowns, while allowing 458 total yards, 304 of which came through the air.
Opponents have averaged 234.2 passing yards per game against Cal, completing 56.9% of their throws. On the ground, Cal’s defense has been strong, ranking 22nd nationally by allowing just 110.1 rushing yards per game on 32 attempts per contest.
UNLV Rebels
UNLV enters this bowl game against California with a 10-3 record, going 6-1 on the road and 3-1 at home. They’ve been favored in seven of their 13 games, winning all of them, while going 2-2 as underdogs.
Their ATS record stands at 6-5, with a +14.3 average scoring margin. As favorites, they are 4-3 against the spread and have gone 2-2 ATS at home.
UNLV’s over/under record is 4-7, with their games averaging 58.2 points. Their average over/under line is 57.3, and this week’s line is set at 51.5 points.
UNLV Rebels Stats
UNLV’s offense is built around their rushing attack, as they are 3rd in the nation with 255.9 rushing yards per game, and 4th in rushing attempts, averaging 43.6 per game. They are also 13th in scoring, putting up 36.2 points per game. Jai’Den Thomas leads the ground game with 843 rushing yards, 7 touchdowns, and an average of 5 yards per carry.
Quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams has thrown for 1,845 yards, 17 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 101. Ricky White III has 1,041 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns on 79 catches. UNLV is ranked 51st in our offensive power rankings heading into week 11.
UNLV’s defense has been a bright spot this season, ranking 38th nationally by allowing just 21.9 points per game. They’ve been particularly strong against the run, giving up only 110.6 rushing yards per game, which ranks 23rd in the country.
In their recent game against Boise State, UNLV allowed 21 points, with 218 rushing yards and 158 passing yards. The defense also faced 35 rushing attempts and 27 passes, allowing one passing touchdown.
California Golden Bears vs. UNLV Rebels NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The California Golden Bears are 2-3 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the UNLV Rebels are 2-3 ATS in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the California Golden Bears are 5-5 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the UNLV Rebels have gone 7-3 across their last ten home games.
- Over the California Golden Bears’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The UNLV Rebels’ have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free Art of Sport LA Bowl NCAA Betting Prediction: UNLV +2.5
Our projection for the combined score in this LA Bowl game matchup between UNLV and California is 54 points, making the over (51.5) a good bet. UNLV comes into the game as the +2.5 point underdogs, but we have them winning straight-up with a final score of 28-26.
For a point-spread pick, take UNLV to cover.
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