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Memphis vs. UNLV Prediction, Odds & Pick

Sun, Aug 30, 2:00 AM

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Memphis
American Athletic· Elo 1540
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Sun, Aug 30, 2:00 AM
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UNLV
Mountain West· Elo 1622
Allegiant StadiumFOX

Gridpex Model Prediction

Power rating (Elo)
UNLV 1622
MEM 1540
Projected spread
UNLV -2.1
incl. home edge
Model pick
UNLV
56% to win
Market spread
UNLV -3.5
sportsbook line
Model edge
None
aligned w/ market
Win prob: model / mkt
56%
UNLV · market 61%

Our model blends Elo + SP+ ratings (UNLV Elo 1622, MEM Elo 1540) plus home-field advantage. That projects UNLV -2.1 (56% to win), essentially in line with the market.

Pregame Win Probability

Gridpex modelMEM 44% · UNLV 56%
Market consensusMEM 39% · UNLV 61%

Pick: UNLV · 5 pts off the market line

Play-by-play win probability appears once the game kicks off.

Advanced Matchup — 2025

MEM2025 season · higher-impact side highlightedUNLV

Offense

0.26
PPA / play
0.30
45%
Success rate
47%
1.33
Explosiveness
1.34
4.41
Pts / opportunity
4.45
75%
Power success
71%

Defense

0.19
PPA allowed / play
0.21
42%
Success rate allowed
44%
1.31
Explosiveness allowed
1.33
17%
Havoc rate
15%
22%
Stuff rate
17%

Key matchups · Pro

  • UNLV rush offense (0.26 PPA) vs. MEM rush defense (0.04 allowed) — edge UNLV.
  • MEM rush offense (0.30 PPA) vs. UNLV rush defense (0.23 allowed) — edge MEM.
  • MEM pass offense (0.23 PPA) vs. UNLV pass defense (0.25 allowed) — edge UNLV.

FAQ

Who will win Memphis vs. UNLV?

Gridpex's model favors UNLV with a 56% win probability.

What's the predicted spread for Memphis vs. UNLV?

The model projects UNLV by 2.1.

What time is Memphis vs. UNLV and what channel is it on?

Sun, Aug 30, 2:00 AM on FOX, at Allegiant Stadium.

Why trust the number?Gridpex's model is walk-forward validated on 2014–24, out-of-sample: +0.28 pts mean Closing Line Value and 53.5% beat the close. We report the record — wins and losses — never fake locks.

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Gridiron IQ Model
Pinned · the model's take

I make this UNLV at 56% to win, projecting UNLV by 2.1. That's 5 points off the market line — there may be value. Where's the disagreement?

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