UNLV vs. Ohio, Picks and Prediction, Tuesday, December 23, 2025

UNLV (10-3, 6-2 MW) will be going for their second consecutive bowl win when they visit Ford Center at The Star on Tuesday night to face Ohio (8-4, 6-2 MAC) in the Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl at 9 PM. ET. Read on to find out which team picks up the win in this Rebels vs. Bobcats prediction. Don’t get sacked this football season! Try our College Football Picks!

The Rebels are coming off a 38-21 loss to Boise State as six-point underdogs. The Bobcats are coming off a 31-26 win over Buffalo as seven-point favorites.

This will be the first meeting between the two teams.

Rebels Trying To Bounce Back From Loss

The Rebels closed out the regular season with a loss to Boise State, snapping their four-game winning streak in the process. They will try to bounce back from the loss and win their second straight bowl game when they play on Tuesday.

UNLV averages 35.9 points per game, which is 15th in the nation. They throw for 256 yards and rush for 203.1 yards per game.

Anthony Colandrea has completed 66.2 percent of his passes for 3,275 yards, 23 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. He also has 621 rushing yards and nine touchdowns. Jai’Den Thomas leads the team with 137 carries for 985 yards and 12 touchdowns, while Jaden Bradley leads the team with 54 catches for 869 yards and four touchdowns.

UNLV is giving up 28.8 points per game, which is 94th in the nation. They’re giving up 237.2 passing yards and 176.5 rushing yards per game.

Injuries: QB-Cameron Friel (Undisclosed), TE-Jae Beasley II (Undisclosed), and WR-Rashawn Jackson (Undisclosed) are questionable for this game.

Bobcats Going For Seventh Consecutive Bowl Win

The Bobcats finished tied for second in the MAC this season and closed out the season on a two-game winning streak. They have won six straight bowl games and will try to pick up their seventh in a row when they play on Tuesday.

Ohio will try to pick up the win without former head coach Brian Smith, who was fired for misconduct earlier in the month. Defensive coordinator John Hauser will be the interim coach for the Bobcats.

Ohio averages 28.7 points per game, which is 59th in the nation. They throw for 187.6 yards and rush for 229.1 yards per game.

Parker Navarro has completed 62 percent of his passes for 2,232 yards, 14 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. He also has 843 rushing yards and eight touchdowns. Sieh Bangura has 222 carries for 1,243 yards and 14 touchdowns, while Chase Hendricks has 67 catches for 950 yards and seven touchdowns.

Ohio is giving up 22.9 points per game. They’re giving up 202.9 passing yards and 144 rushing yards per game.

UNLV vs. Ohio Picks

Point Spread Pick for UNLV vs. Ohio

• Ohio Bobcats +6.5 (4 Units)

The Bobcats have the edge in this game because they played well offensively down the stretch, scoring more than 35 points in two of their last three games. They have one of the best ground games in the nation, and they’re facing a team that has been unable to stop the run this season, giving up more than 175 yards per game on the ground, so expect the Bobcats to pound the ball in this game.

UNLV will have a hard time keeping up with the Bobcats because Ohio is one of the best defensive teams in the nation. They run the ball well but they’re facing one of the best run defenses in the country. Their inability to run the ball effectively will allow the Bobcats to keep pressure on Colandrea and force him to make costly mistakes. Go with Ohio to cover the spread.

Over/Under Pick for UNLV vs. Ohio

• Under 65.5 (4 Units)

The Rebels average 35.9 points per game. They run the ball 52 percent of the time with the 22nd-ranked ground game in the country, and they’re facing a team that is 52nd against the run and is giving up 22.9 points per game. The Bobcats average 28.7 points per game. They run the ball 61 percent of the time with the ninth-ranked ground game in the nation, and they’re facing a team that is 97th against the run and is giving up 28.8 points per game. Don’t expect these teams to score enough points to push the score over the total.