Idaho State vs. UNLV Early Odds, Picks & Prediction for Week 0: Aug. 23

While Week 0 college football kicks off with a ranked-ranked matchup, this game won't be confused for that. My Idaho State vs. UNLV early odds and picks compare the moneyline, point spread, and O/U of an FCS vs. FBS matchup, trying to make the most of what might be a bit of a blowout in Las Vegas.

UNLV hosts the action at Allegiant Stadium, with kickoff slated for 4 p.m. ET. It might not be an AP top 25 clash, but it's an exciting part of our College Football Week 0 predictions.

📈 Idaho State vs. UNLV early odds

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Idaho State vs. UNLV opening odds

• Moneyline: Idaho State +890 / UNLV -1700
• Spread: Idaho State +25.5 (-110) / UNLV -25.5 (-110)
• Over/Under: Over 62.5 (-110) / Under 62.5 (-110)

Idaho State vs. UNLV odds analysis

While the point spread at BetMGM has remained firm at -25.5, FanDuel has fluctuated from as low as -21.5 on Aug. 2 to as high as -27.5 two days later. Sharps pounced on the +27.5, driving the number once again down to -23.5. Our Rob Paul makes his favorite pick on the spread in his college football Week 0 ATS picks.  

This will likely remain a “pros vs. joes” matchup, with UNLV continuing to receive the majority of the public action throughout the week. If the line ever got back to +27 or higher, I would pounce on Idaho State.

There is a one-point difference between the 62.5-point O/U at BetMGM and the 63.5 offered at FanDuel, but the line has not yet budged at either best sports betting app.

💰 Best Idaho State vs. UNLV early prediction: Week 0

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✅ Prediction: Over 62.5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

📊 Best odds: -110 via BetMGM | Implied probability: 52.38%

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We missed the best number on both sides of the point spread thus far, and with the line settling at a passable number of -25.5, I am targeting the value in the total before it increases with my Idaho State vs. UNLV early predictions.

UNLV finished 36th in SP+ last season, the best in school history, with its offense ranking even higher at No. 31. 

The Rebels have a ton of new faces running first-year head coach Dan Mullen’s system, which was previously successful at Mississippi State and Florida. 

While Mullen might normally ease into a new season against an FCS team while not showing much of the playbook, I expect him to open it up as he still has an ongoing quarterback battle between Alex Orji (Michigan transfer) and Anthony Colandrea (Virginia transfer).

Seven of Idaho State’s games last season had a combined final score of 60-plus points. The Bengals should also do their part in the scoring after having the No. 1 passing offense among FCS teams in 2023 while bringing back quarterback Jordan Cooke, who was limited to one game last year due to injury.

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📈 Idaho State vs. UNLV State betting insights

Here are some betting insights from our best sports betting sites on Thursday morning

• The spread had the shortened in early betting after opening at 25.5, but is now trading as long as -27.5
• The moneyline opened at -1700 but is now trading as long as -5000, although some sportsbooks are still holding out on listing a number
• The total has bumped up from an opener of 62.5 to commonly trade at 65.5

📺 How to watch Idaho State vs. UNLV

• When: Saturday, Aug. 23
• Kickoff: 4 p.m. ET
• Where: Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas)
• How to watch: Mountain West Network
• Weather: Indoors
• Favorite: UNLV -25.5 (-110 via BetMGM)

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