The Rebels will play the Bearkats on Friday, August 29th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Shell Energy Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 9:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on CBSSN.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2025 college football season continues with UNLV matching up against Sam Houston State at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium. Let's review how each team is doing so far to better understand how this game will play out.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - UNLV has a 100.00 conference power ranking for the 2025 season so far. The 2025 conference power ranking for Sam Houston State is 98.00.
- Away UNLV - UNLV currently has a 0-0 record as an away team for the 2025 regular season, ranking them 1st in the Mountain West Conference for away team wins. Not much can be concluded from this stat just yet, so stay tuned.
- Home Sam Houston State - So far, Sam Houston State has a 0-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the C-USA Conference for home team wins in 2025. Keep tabs on this figure, as it will change in the coming weeks.
- Points Scored - UNLV ranks 1st (38) in the Mountain West Conference, with Sam Houston State currently ranking 2nd (24) for points scored in the 2025 C-USA Conference.
- Points Against - UNLV stands 1st (31) in the Mountain West Conference for points scored by opponents in 2025. Sam Houston State sits at 1st (41) in the 2025 C-USA Conference for points against in the 2025 season.
- Team Records - UNLV has a 1-0 regular season overall record, with Sam Houston State currently possessing a 0-1 regular season standing for the 2025 NCAAF season.
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Get ready for an explosive matchup at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium on Friday, August 29th.
UNLV will test Sam Houston State's defense in a crucial early season showdown.
With UNLV at 1-0 and Sam Houston State at 0-1, this game is a must-win for the home team.
SportsBetting3.com invites you to review this game's prop bets and compare the odds below.
Best Rebels at Bearkats Odds
| Underdog Sam Houston State | Favorite UNLV |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Sam Houston State | Favorite UNLV |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
UNLV is a -9.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Sam Houston State is a +9.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 60.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 60.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
UNLV is a -325 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Sam Houston State is a +260 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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UNLV
Sam Houston State
8/29/25 9:30pm EDT | -9.5 -110+9.5 -110 |
Underdog Sam Houston State - Sam Houston State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +9.5 Sam Houston State underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.
Favorite UNLV - UNLV bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -9.5 UNLV favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
UNLV at Sam Houston State Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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UNLV
Sam Houston State
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
8/29/25 9:30pm EDT | -220+145+10000Bet |
UNLV
Sam Houston State
Game to Overtime
8/29/25 9:30pm EDT | Yes +1150No -10000Bet |
UNLV
Sam Houston State
Both Teams Score 10+
8/29/25 9:30pm EDT | Yes -2500No +900Bet |
UNLV
Sam Houston State
Both Teams Score 20+
8/29/25 9:30pm EDT | Yes -225No +175Bet |
| BetMGM | |
UNLV
Sam Houston State
Both Teams Score 30+
8/29/25 9:30pm EDT | Yes +240No -325Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Week 1 | UNLV vs Sam Houston State Friday, August 29th, 2025 | UNLV 38, SHSU 21 Shell Energy Stadium | UNLV by 17 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| C-USA | |||||||||
| Sam Houston State | 0-4 | 0.000 | 0 | 7 | 119 | 272 | 0-3 | 0-4 | L7 |
| Mountain West | |||||||||
| UNLV | 2-1 | 0.667 | 6 | 1 | 260 | 234 | 3-0 | 3-1 | L1 |
UNLV & Sam Houston State Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
UNLV Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| UNLV |
No NCAA College Football Championship TM Sam Houston State YR: futures available
UNLV & Sam Houston State Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Idaho State vs UNLV | UNLV 38, IDST 31 Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 |
| Week 1 | UNLV vs Sam Houston State | UNLV 38, SHSU 21 Friday, August 29th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | UCLA vs UNLV | UNLV 30, UCLA 23 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | UNLV vs Miami (OH) | UNLV 41, M-OH 38 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | UNLV vs Wyoming | UNLV 31, WYO 17 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Air Force vs UNLV | UNLV 51, AFA 48 Saturday, October 11th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | UNLV vs Boise State | BOIS 56, UNLV 31 Saturday, October 18th, 2025 |
| Week 10 | New Mexico vs UNLV | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 3:00 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | UNLV vs Colorado State | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | Utah State vs UNLV | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 7:00 pm EST |
| Week 13 | Hawaii vs UNLV | Friday, November 21st, 2025 10:30 pm EST |
| Week 14 | UNLV vs Nevada | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 9:00 pm EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Sam Houston State vs Western Kentucky | WKU 41, SHSU 24 Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 |
| Week 1 | UNLV vs Sam Houston State | UNLV 38, SHSU 21 Friday, August 29th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Sam Houston State vs Hawaii | HAW 37, SHSU 20 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | Sam Houston State vs Texas | TEX 55, SHSU 0 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Sam Houston State vs New Mexico State | NMSU 37, SHSU 10 Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Jacksonville State vs Sam Houston State | JVST 29, SHSU 27 Thursday, October 9th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | UTEP vs Sam Houston State | UTEP 35, SHSU 17 Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 |
| Week 10 | Sam Houston State vs Louisiana Tech | Friday, October 31st, 2025 8:00 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | Sam Houston State vs Oregon State | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 10:00 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Delaware vs Sam Houston State | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 1:00 pm EST |
| Week 13 | Sam Houston State vs Middle Tennessee | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 3:00 pm EST |
| Week 14 | FIU vs Sam Houston State | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 1:00 pm EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the UNLV vs Sam Houston State College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, August 29th, 2025 at 9:30 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the UNLV vs Sam Houston State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the UNLV vs Sam Houston State Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.