Sat, Sep 28 2024
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Week 5
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🏟 Allegiant Stadium
Las Vegas, NV
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Turf
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65,000 cap
Fresno State✈ 2,681 miSame TZ
Matchup Prediction
Fresno State
has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor
Fresno State entering this game.
Momentum Control
80.6%
Fresno State wins
Strong
Game Control
49.4%
Fresno State wins
Toss-up
Vegas Spread
UNLV -2.5
O/U 51.0
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → UNLV
· 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
↓ See full breakdown
Fresno State 2024 Schedule
Fresno State's 2024 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/31 | Fresno State at Michigan | +21.0L10–30 | 48.0 | L10–30 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/7 | Fresno State vs Sacramento State | -18.5W46–30 | 55.5 | W46–30 | O | N |
| Sat 9/14 | Fresno State vs New Mexico State | -19.5W48–0 | 48.5 | W48–0 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/21 | Fresno State at New Mexico | -12.0W38–21 | 61.0 | W38–21 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/28 | Fresno State at UNLV | +2.5L14–59 | 51.0 | L14–59 | O | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/12 | Fresno State vs Washington State | +3.5L17–25 | 60.5 | L17–25 | U | N |
| Fri 10/18 | Fresno State at Nevada | -3.0W24–21 | 50.0 | W24–21 | U | N |
| Sat 10/26 | Fresno State vs San José State | -6.5W33–10 | 55.0 | W33–10 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/2 | Fresno State vs Hawai'i | -12.0L20–21 | 45.5 | L20–21 | U | N |
| Sat 11/9 | Fresno State at Air Force | -9.5L28–36 | 40.5 | L28–36 | O | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/23 | Fresno State vs Colorado State | -3.5W28–22 | 43.5 | W28–22 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/30 | Fresno State at UCLA | +7.5L13–20 | 46.5 | L13–20 | U | Y |
| Mon 12/23 | Fresno State vs Northern Illinois | +2.0L20–28 | 41.0 | L20–28 | O | N |
UNLV 2024 Schedule
UNLV's 2024 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/31 | UNLV at Houston | +3.0W27–7 | 56.0 | W27–7 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/7 | UNLV vs Utah Tech | -41.5W72–14 | 55.5 | W72–14 | O | Y |
| Fri 9/13 | UNLV vs Kansas | +7.0W23–20 | 57.0 | W23–20 | U | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 9/28 | UNLV vs Fresno State | -2.5W59–14 | 51.0 | W59–14 | O | Y |
| Fri 10/4 | UNLV vs Syracuse | -5.5L41–44 | 55.5 | L41–44 | O | N |
| Fri 10/11 | UNLV at Utah State | -19.0W50–34 | 67.5 | W50–34 | O | N |
| Sat 10/19 | UNLV at Oregon State | -6.5W33–25 | 61.0 | W33–25 | U | Y |
| Fri 10/25 | UNLV vs Boise State | +4.0L24–29 | 64.0 | L24–29 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/9 | UNLV at Hawai'i | -12.0W29–27 | 51.5 | W29–27 | O | N |
| Sat 11/16 | UNLV vs San Diego State | -22.0W41–20 | 55.5 | W41–20 | O | N |
| Fri 11/22 | UNLV at San José State | -7.5W27–16 | 59.5 | W27–16 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/30 | UNLV vs Nevada | -17.5W38–14 | 54.5 | W38–14 | U | Y |
| Fri 12/6 | UNLV at Boise State | +3.5L7–21 | 57.5 | L7–21 | U | N |
| Wed 12/18 | UNLV vs California | -3.0W24–13 | 45.0 | W24–13 | U | Y |
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) ·
2024 season
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ UNLV
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ UNLV
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ UNLV
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2024 season ·
Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences
Who builds scoring momentum?
Fresno State Edge
Fresno State +2.33
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 80.6% of games historically
Based on 2 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Fresno State Edge
Fresno State +3.4
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 49.4% of games historically
Based on 3 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
UNLV
2 — 0 sequences
✗ Predicted incorrectly
GC Battle
UNLV
84.7 — 5.7 GC score
✗ Predicted incorrectly
Game Result
UNLV won by 45
✗ Model missed it
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
Both metrics agree on Fresno State, 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
Fresno State
Jeff Tedford #1
45–22 (67%)
· Yr 3 at school
OC
Pat McCann
Yr 2
#1
DC
Kevin Coyle
Yr 3
#1
UNLV
Barry Odom #1
9–5 (64%)
· Yr 2 at school
OC
Brennan Marion
Yr 2
#1
DC
Michael Scherer
Yr 2
#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: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an 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: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an 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 ✓
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: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an 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: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an 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 ✓