Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl: UNLV Runnin’ Rebels vs Ohio Bobcats Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/23

College Football Preview

The Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl will feature the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels and the Ohio Bobcats. This postseason game is set to take place at the Ford Center At The Star in Frisco, TX. Scheduled for Tuesday, December 23, 2025, the game will start at 9:00 PM and be broadcasted on ESPN.

UNLV comes into the game with a 10-3 record, showing strong performances both at home and on the road. Meanwhile, Ohio holds an 8-4 record, remaining unbeaten at home. This game will see the Runnin’ Rebels as the favorites with a moneyline of -193 and a spread of -4.5 points.

UNLV Team Preview

The UNLV Runnin’ Rebels had a mixed performance in their recent games. They lost to Boise State 38-21, despite a close fight in first downs and rushing yards. However, they managed a big win against Nevada, ending the game 42-17 with strong passing and rushing stats.

In the 2025 season, the Runnin’ Rebels’ offense showed good numbers. They ranked 10th in points for, with 467 points in the season. Their passing and rushing yards placed them in the top 20, showing a balanced offensive approach.

On the defensive side, UNLV struggled with points against, ranking 143rd. Despite this, they excelled in creating turnovers, ranking 14th in interceptions and 7th in fumbles recovered. Their sack count was also impressive, ranking 13th overall.

Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl: UNLV vs Ohio Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: UNLV Runnin’ Rebels vs. Ohio Bobcats
  • Venue: Ford Center At The Star in Frisco, TX
  • Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
  • Betting Odds: UNLV Moneyline -193, Ohio Moneyline +160

Ohio Team Preview

The Ohio Bobcats have had a strong finish to their regular season. They won four of their last five games. Their most recent win was against the Buffalo Bulls, 31-26.

The Bobcats have shown their strength in rushing. They rank 10th in the nation for rushing yards with 2,775 yards this season. Sieh Bangura leads the team with 1,243 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns.

Ohio’s defense has also been effective. They rank 22nd in sacks with 20 and 12th in interceptions with 11. However, they have a long injury list with many players listed as questionable.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, UNLV is favored by 4.5 points. With their strong offense, ranked 10th in points for, they are likely to cover the spread against Ohio. Ohio’s defense ranks 92nd in points against, which could struggle against UNLV’s offense. The projected score is UNLV 35, Ohio 27.

For the over/under pick, the total is set at 62.5. UNLV’s games often see high scores due to their potent offense and weaker defense, ranked 143rd in points against. Ohio has shown they can score, ranking 50th in points for. The projected total score of 62 suggests taking the over is a reasonable choice.