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The Boise State Broncos (7-5) and the UNLV Rebels (9-3) will meet in the MWC Championship Game on Saturday, December 2, 2023.
The Rebels are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+2.5), versus the Broncos (with an over/under of 60.5 points).
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Game Info for Boise State vs. UNLV
- Game Day: Saturday, December 2, 2023
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Paradise, Nevada
- Stadium: Allegiant Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State | -2.5 | -111 | -109 | 60.5 | -111 | -110 | -140 | +118 |
Boise State Pick Insights
- Boise State has a 5-4-2 record against the spread this season.
- In games this season as favorites of at least 2.5 points, Boise State has a 4-2-1 record against the spread.
- Boise State games with a set total have hit the over seven times this season (63.6%).
Boise State Stats & Insights
- Boise State is averaging 437.1 yards per game on offense, which ranks 28th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the Broncos rank 70th, surrendering 382 yards per game.
- Boise State is putting up 32 points per game offensively this year (37th in the FBS), and is allowing 25.3 points per game (60th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- Despite sporting a bottom-25 pass defense that ranks 17th-worst in the FBS (254.8 passing yards allowed per game), Boise State has put up better results offensively, ranking 60th in the FBS by putting up 229.6 passing yards per game.
- Boise State ranks 34th in run defense this season (127.2 rushing yards allowed per game), but has been thriving on offense, ranking 11th-best in the FBS with 207.5 rushing yards per game.
- Boise State ranks 59th in third-down defense this season (37.9% third-down conversion rate allowed), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking 18th-best in the FBS with a 46.2% third-down conversion rate.
- Boise State owns the 84th-ranked turnover margin in college football at -2, forcing 16 turnovers (67th in the FBS) while turning it over 18 times (82nd in the FBS).
Boise State’s Best Players
- Taylen Green has racked up 1,526 yards (127.2 ypg) on 109-of-197 passing with nine touchdowns compared to eight interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 344 rushing yards (28.7 ypg) on 69 carries while scoring seven touchdowns on the ground.
- Ashton Jeanty has carried the ball 183 times for a team-high 1,113 yards (92.8 per game) with 13 scores. He has also caught 37 passes for 537 yards and five receiving touchdowns.
- This season, George Holani has carried the ball 96 times for 530 yards (44.2 per game) and five touchdowns.
- Eric McAlister has hauled in 47 catches for 873 yards (72.8 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone five times as a receiver.
- Billy Bowens has a total of 269 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 21 passes and scoring one touchdown.
- Ahmed Hassanein leads the team with 12 sacks, and also has 12 TFL and 46 tackles.
- Alexander Teubner, Boise State’s top tackler, has 59 tackles, two TFL, and one interception this year.
- A’Marion McCoy has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 24 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and two passes defended.
UNLV Betting Insights
- UNLV’s ATS record is 9-2-0 this year.
- UNLV is a 4-0 record against the spread when an underdog by 2.5 points or more this year.
- The teams have hit the over in seven of UNLV’s 11 games with a set total.
UNLV Pick Insights
- UNLV ranks 38th with 425.6 total yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 86th with 391.6 total yards allowed per game on defense.
- UNLV’s offense has been thriving, compiling 35.5 points per contest (19th-best) this season. On defense, it ranks 63rd by surrendering 25.6 points per game.
- From an offensive angle, UNLV is putting up 236.6 passing yards per contest (55th-ranked). It ranks 93rd in the FBS on the other side of the ball (239.8 passing yards allowed per game).
- UNLV’s run defense ranks 68th in the FBS with 151.8 rushing yards allowed per game, but it has been led by its offense, which ranks 24th-best by accumulating 189 rushing yards per contest.
- UNLV’s third-down offense has been thriving, putting up a 50.8% third-down conversion rate (fourth-best) this season. On defense, it ranks 30th by giving up a 34.4% third-down rate.
- UNLV has fared really well in terms of turnovers, as its turnover margin of +8 ranks 16th-best in the FBS, with 22 forced turnovers (13th in the nation) and 14 turnovers committed (37th in the nation).
UNLV’s Best Players
- Jayden Maiava leads UNLV with 2,626 yards on 186-of-290 passing with 14 touchdowns compared to six interceptions this season. He has chipped in with 244 rushing yards (20.3 ypg) on 64 carries while scoring three touchdowns on the ground.
- Vincent Davis has rushed for 667 yards on 118 carries so far this year while scoring five times on the ground.
- Jai’Den Thomas has piled up 501 yards (on 107 carries) with 12 touchdowns.
- Ricky White has hauled in 1,298 receiving yards on 76 receptions to pace his team so far this season while scoring seven touchdowns as a receiver.
- Jacob De Jesus has 46 receptions (on 60 targets) for a total of 456 yards (38 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
- Kaleo Ballungay’s 16 grabs (on 20 targets) have netted him 297 yards (24.8 ypg) and two touchdowns.
- Jeffae Williams paces the team with 2.5 sacks, and also has five TFL, 18 tackles, and one interception.
- Jackson Woodard is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s totaled 94 tackles, three TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception.
- Jaxen Turner has picked off a team-high four passes. He also has 49 tackles and four passes defended to his name.
