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At 5:00 PM ET on Saturday, the Nevada Wolf Pack (0-5) are at home against the UNLV Rebels (4-1).
The Wolf Pack are expected to lose by at least a touchdown (currently +9.5) versus the Rebels (with an over/under of 53.5 points).
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Game Info for UNLV vs. Nevada
- Game Day: Saturday, October 14, 2023
- Game Time: 5:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: MW Network
- Location: Reno, Nevada
- Stadium: Mackay Stadium
Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
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UNLV | -9.5 | -110 | -110 | 53.5 | -109 | -111 | -368 | +282 |
UNLV Pick Insights
- UNLV has compiled a perfect 4-0-0 record against the spread this season.
- UNLV is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when favored by 9.5 points or more this season.
- UNLV games have hit the over on three of four occasions (75%).
UNLV Stats & Insights
- From an offensive standpoint, UNLV ranks 65th in the FBS with 397.4 yards per game. Meanwhile, its defense ranks 99th in total defense (399.2 yards allowed per contest).
- UNLV owns the 78th-ranked defense this year (26.8 points allowed per game), and has been better offensively, ranking 22nd-best with 36 points per game.
- UNLV ranks 20th-worst in passing offense (180.4 passing yards per game) and 12th-worst in passing defense (283.6 passing yards per game allowed) this year.
- UNLV sports the 37th-ranked defense this season in terms of rushing yards (115.6 rushing yards allowed per game), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 11th-best with 217 rushing yards per game.
- UNLV owns the 28th-ranked defense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (33.3% third-down conversion rate allowed), and has been better on offense, ranking eighth-best with a 51.9% third-down percentage.
- UNLV has the eighth-best turnover margin in college football at +6, forcing 11 turnovers (16th in the FBS) while turning it over five times (16th in the FBS).
UNLV’s Best Players
- Jayden Maiava has 701 yards passing for UNLV, completing 57.4% of his passes and collecting three touchdowns and two interceptions this season. He’s also helped out on the ground with 115 rushing yards (23 ypg) on 21 carries with one rushing touchdown.
- Jai’Den Thomas has racked up 273 yards on 51 carries while finding the end zone seven times.
- Vincent Davis has carried the ball 35 times for 256 yards (51.2 per game) and one touchdown.
- Ricky White’s leads his squad with 319 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 23 receptions (out of 41 targets).
- Jacob De Jesus has grabbed 18 passes while averaging 37.8 yards per game and scoring two touchdowns.
- Senika McKie’s 10 receptions are good enough for 116 yards.
- Jeffae Williams has collected 2.5 sacks to lead the team, while also recording five TFL, 18 tackles, and one interception.
- UNLV’s tackle leader, Jackson Woodard, has 32 tackles this year.
- Jaxen Turner has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has 19 tackles and two passes defended to his name.
Nevada Betting Insights
- Nevada’s ATS record is 3-1-0 this season.
- In games this year in which they were an underdog by 9.5 points or more, the Wolf Pack have a 3-1 record against the spread.
- Out of Nevada’s four games with a set total, one has hit the over (25%).
Nevada Pick Insights
- Nevada has lots of room to get better, as it ranks fifth-worst in total yards per game (292.4) and worst in total yards surrendered per game (511.2).
- Nevada has struggled on both sides of the ball this season, ranking third-worst in points (15.4 per game) and third-worst in points surrendered (38.4 per game).
- In terms of passing, this season has been rough for Nevada on both sides of the ball, as it is averaging only 186.6 passing yards per game (22nd-worst) and allowing 326.2 passing yards per game (second-worst).
- Nevada has been outplayed on both sides of the ball in terms of rushing this season, ranking 16th-worst in rushing yards (105.8 per game) and 18th-worst in rushing yards allowed (185 per game).
- Nevada ranks 94th in third-down conversion percentage (36.2%) on offense, but it has been less productive on the other side of the ball, ranking 15th-worst in the FBS with a 46.2% third-down percentage allowed.
- Nevada owns a -1 turnover margin this season, which ranks 77th in the FBS.
Nevada’s Best Players
- Brendon Lewis has been a dual threat for Nevada this season. He has 620 passing yards (124 per game) while completing 59.4% of his passes. On the ground, he’s compiled 196 yards (39.2 ypg) on 56 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- Sean Dollars has run for 175 yards across 59 attempts, scoring two touchdowns.
- Jamaal Bell leads his squad with 247 receiving yards on 26 catches with one touchdown.
- Spencer Curtis has put up a 187-yard season so far with one touchdown. He’s caught 16 passes on 25 targets.
- Dalevon Campbell has racked up 112 reciving yards (22.4 ypg) this season.
- Ike Nnakenyi has two sacks to pace the team, and also has one TFL and four tackles.
- Emany Johnson has been all over the field, leading the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has 31 tackles, two TFL, and two interceptions so far.