Game Details:
- Matchup: UNLV Rebels vs. Nevada Wolf Pack
- Date: Wednesday, November 29
- Time: 9:00 PM EST
- Location: Mackay Stadium, Reno, Nevada
- TV: CBS Sports Network
- Spread: UNLV -7.5
- Total: 53.5
Game Preview
The historic Battle for the Fremont Cannon resumes in Reno as the UNLV Rebels travel to take on their in-state rivals, the Nevada Wolf Pack. UNLV enters the contest as a significant 7.5-point road favorite, but rivalry games often defy expectations, especially with a key player’s status up in the air.
The biggest storyline heading into this matchup is the health of UNLV running back Jai’Den Thomas. According to reports from both FOX Sports and RotoWire, Thomas is listed as “questionable” with a hamstring injury and is expected to be a game-time decision. Thomas’s availability is a critical factor that could swing 몸this game and the betting line. His absence or limitation would put more pressure on the Rebels’ passing game and could hinder their ability to control the clock and wear down the Nevada defense.
For the Nevada Wolf Pack, information on their injury situation was not available in the provided search results. The team will look to leverage its home-field advantage in Reno to pull off the upset. As a 7.5-point underdog, the Wolf Pack will need their defense to step up and contain the UNLV offense, regardless of whether Thomas is on the field. Playing the role of spoiler in the final game of the season against their biggest rival is all the motivation Nevada should need.
Prediction
This game hinges on the status of UNLV running back Jai’Den Thomas. A fully healthy Thomas makes UNLV a strong bet to cover the spread. However, hamstring injuries are notoriously tricky, and even if he plays, he may not be at 100%.
In a heated rivalry game, taking the home team getting more than a touchdown is often a wise play. The emotion of the Fremont Cannon game, combined with the uncertainty surrounding UNLV’s key offensive weapon, makes this spread feel too large. Nevada will play with intensity in front of its home crowd, and their defense should be able to do enough to keep this a one-score game.
If Thomas is limited or out, UNLV’s offense will likely be less explosive, which also points toward a lower-scoring affair. Expect a hard-fought, physical battle typical of this rivalry.
The Pick: Nevada +7.5
Total: Under 53.5
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