Boise State at UNLV Week 14 College Football Matchup Boise State at UNLV Matchup - Week 14
Sat, Dec 2 2023 · Week 14 · 🏟 Allegiant Stadium Las Vegas, NV · Turf · 65,000 cap
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Boise State
32
UNLV
28
P&R Line Boise State -3.5
P&R Total O/U 60
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Boise State -2.5 · O/U 58.0
Matchup Prediction
UNLV has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor UNLV entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
UNLV wins
Lean
Game Control
50.6%
UNLV wins
Toss-up
Vegas Spread
Boise State -2.5
O/U 58.0
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Boise State · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🏠 UNLV 2nd straight Home Game
Boise State 2023 Schedule
Boise State's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2Boise State at Washington+14.0L19–5659.0L19–56ON
Sat 9/9Boise State vs UCF+3.0L16–1858.5L16–18UY
Sat 9/16Boise State vs North Dakota-15.0W42–1858.0W42–18OY
Fri 9/22Boise State at San Diego State-6.5W34–3146.0W34–31ON
Sat 9/30Boise State at Memphis+3.0L32–3558.0L32–35OY
Sat 10/7Boise State vs San José State-8.0W35–2757.5W35–27ON
Sat 10/14Boise State at Colorado State-7.5L30–3160.0L30–31ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/28Boise State vs Wyoming-4.5W32–748.5W32–7UY
Sat 11/4Boise State at Fresno State+2.5L30–3753.5L30–37ON
Sat 11/11Boise State vs New Mexico-27.5W42–1458.5W42–14UY
Sat 11/18Boise State at Utah State-5.5W45–1062.5W45–10UY
Fri 11/24Boise State vs Air Force-6.5W27–1944.5W27–19OY
Sat 12/2Boise State at UNLV-2.5W44–2058.0W44–20OY
Sat 12/16Boise State vs UCLA+6.5L22–3546.0L22–35ON
UNLV 2023 Schedule
UNLV's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2UNLV vs Bryant-16.5W44–1466.0W44–14UY
Sat 9/9UNLV at Michigan+38.0L7–3557.5L7–35UY
Sat 9/16UNLV vs Vanderbilt+4.5W40–3756.5W40–37OY
Sat 9/23UNLV at UTEP+1.0W45–2849.5W45–28OY
Sat 9/30UNLV vs Hawai'i-10.5W44–2058.5W44–20OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/14UNLV at Nevada-7.5W45–2751.5W45–27OY
Sat 10/21UNLV vs Colorado State-6.5W25–2360.0W25–23UN
Sat 10/28UNLV at Fresno State+10.5L24–3156.0L24–31UY
Sat 11/4UNLV at New Mexico-10.0W56–1461.0W56–14OY
Fri 11/10UNLV vs Wyoming-2.5W34–1448.5W34–14UY
Sat 11/18UNLV at Air Force+2.5W31–2746.5W31–27OY
Sat 11/25UNLV vs San José State-3.5L31–3758.5L31–37ON
Sat 12/2UNLV vs Boise State+2.5L20–4458.0L20–44ON
Tue 12/26UNLV vs Kansas+8.0L36–4964.5L36–49ON
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2023 season
Boise State PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Boise State
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Boise State
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Boise State
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Boise State #19
+0.559
UNLV #38
+0.482
Boise State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Boise State #29
+0.856
UNLV #30
+0.648
Boise State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Boise State #45
0.172
UNLV #125
0.125
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Boise State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Boise State #38
+8.284
UNLV #40
+8.233
Boise State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Boise State #21
+0.884
UNLV #58
+0.839
Boise State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Boise State #65
70.6
UNLV #9
66.9
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
UNLV Edge
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2023 season · Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Boise State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Boise State
3.2
UNLV
2.0
Offense Rating
Boise State
18.1
UNLV
17.2
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Boise State
14.9
UNLV
15.2
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? UNLV Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Boise State #9
1.73
UNLV #42
1.82
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Boise State #60
1.00
UNLV #110
1.36
UNLV +0.09
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 11 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? UNLV Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Boise State #1
52.7
UNLV #1
57.6
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Boise State #34
31.7
UNLV #61
30.9
UNLV +4.9
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 50.6% of games historically
Based on 12 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on UNLV, but the GC edge is small. When metrics agree but GC is near-neutral, the agreed-upon team has covered only 46.7% of the time historically (n=224) — potentially a fade signal.

ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.

Coaching Matchup
Boise State
Andy Avalos #1
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Bush Hamdan Yr 1 #1
DC Spencer Danielson Yr 3 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
UNLV
Barry Odom #1
2–1 (67%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Brennan Marion Yr 1 #1
DC Michael Scherer Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games.

Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: CSS is not a predictive ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: GS is not a predictive ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself