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The UNLV Rebels (2-1) are in action on Saturday at 9:00 PM ET versus the UTEP Miners (1-3) at Sun Bowl Stadium.
The Miners are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+2.5), versus the Rebels (with an over/under of 50 points).
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Game Info for UNLV vs. UTEP
- Game Day: Saturday, September 23, 2023
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: El Paso, Texas
- Stadium: Sun Bowl Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNLV | -2.5 | -110 | -110 | 50 | -110 | -110 | -133 | +113 |
UNLV Pick Insights
- UNLV is a perfect 2-0-0 against the spread this season.
- UNLV has combined with its opponent to hit the over in one of two games with a set total (50%).
UNLV Stats & Insights
- Despite sporting a bottom-25 defense that ranks 18th-worst in the FBS (440.3 yards allowed per game), UNLV has put up better results on offense, ranking 94th in the FBS offensively putting up 347 yards per game.
- UNLV is putting up 30.3 points per game on offense (66th in the FBS), and ranks 96th defensively with 28.7 points allowed per game.
- Despite sporting a bottom-25 pass defense that ranks 14th-worst in the FBS (293.3 passing yards allowed per game), UNLV has played better on offense, ranking 105th in the FBS by averaging 190 passing yards per game.
- UNLV is putting up 157 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 69th in the FBS. The team’s defensive unit ranks 87th, allowing 147 rushing yards per game.
- UNLV ranks 28th in third-down efficiency (48.9%) on offense and 81st in third-down conversion rate allowed (40.9%) on defense this season.
- With six forced turnovers (25th in the FBS) against four turnovers committed (61st in the FBS), UNLV’s +2+2 turnover margin ranks 29th in college football.
UNLV’s Best Players
- Jayden Maiava has thrown for 369 yards (123 ypg) to lead UNLV, completing 60.9% of his passes and recording one touchdown pass compared to one interception this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 55 rushing yards on 11 carries with one rushing touchdown.
- Vincent Davis has racked up 114 yards on 14 carries while finding the end zone one time.
- This season, Jai’Den Thomas has carried the ball 26 times for 111 yards (37 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Ricky White’s leads his squad with 201 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 16 catches (out of 26 targets).
- Jacob De Jesus has caught 12 passes while averaging 52.7 yards per game and scoring one touchdown.
- Senika McKie has compiled seven grabs for 55 yards, an average of 18.3 yards per game.
- Jeffae Williams leads the team with 1.5 sacks, and also has three TFL, 15 tackles, and one interception.
- Jackson Woodard is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s totaled 22 tackles.
- Williams leads the team with one interception, while also collecting 15 tackles, three TFL, 1.5 sacks, and two passes defended.
UTEP Betting Insights
- UTEP is 1-3-0 against the spread this year.
- UTEP has not yet covered the spread as underdogs of 2.5 points or more this season (0-1).
- In UTEP’s four games with a set total, one has hit the over (25%).
UTEP Pick Insights
- UTEP is accumulating 359.5 total yards per contest on offense this season (86th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 379.5 total yards per game (90th-ranked).
- UTEP’s offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, putting up 14.8 points per game, which ranks eighth-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 80th with 25 points allowed per contest.
- In terms of passing, UTEP ranks 96th in the FBS (200 passing yards per game) and 58th defensively (204.8 passing yards allowed per contest).
- UTEP has been struggling against the run, ranking 24th-worst with 174.8 rushing yards allowed per game. It has been more productive on the other side of the ball, putting up 159.5 rushing yards per contest (68th-ranked).
- From an offensive standpoint, UTEP is generating a 36% third-down conversion rate (96th-ranked). It ranks 103rd in the FBS on defense (45.1% third-down rate allowed).
- UTEP has fared poorly in terms of turnovers, as its turnover margin of -5 is 10th-worst in the FBS.
UTEP’s Best Players
- Gavin Hardison has thrown for 722 yards on 60.2% passing while recording four touchdown passes with four interceptions this season.
- Deion Hankins has rushed 55 times for 289 yards, with one touchdown.
- Torrance Burgess Jr. has racked up 37 carries and totaled 199 yards with one touchdown while also gaining 87 yards through the air .
- Tyrin Smith’s 191 receiving yards (47.8 yards per game) lead the team. He has 19 catches on 29 targets with one touchdown.
- Kelly Akharaiyi has 10 receptions (on 24 targets) for a total of 161 yards (40.3 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
- Jeremiah Ballard’s 15 targets have resulted in 10 receptions for 158 yards.
- Tyrice Knight, who paces the team in sacks and tackles, has collected 2.5 sacks, three TFL and 36 tackles.
- Trez Moore leads the team with one interception, while also collecting five tackles and one pass defended.
