UNLV travels to Nevada on Saturday, hoping to boost its 1-3 mark in Week 5 action with a victory over the Wolf Pack.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Nevada Wolf Pack as -11.5-point favorites on the Sportsbook betting line for this contest. Watch for over-under updates and superior underdogs lines at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 20-19 win for the Rebels. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
UNLV Rebels vs Nevada Wolf Pack Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The UNLV Rebels will try to spoil to the party on Saturday; they are 3-1 ATS against the spread this season, while the Nevada Wolf Pack are 2-2 ATS. UNLV is 2-2 on the over under betting totals; Nevada is 2-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Nevada vs UNLV injuries news.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Nevada Wolf Pack rated this week at No. 90 and the UNLV Rebels sitting at No. 109.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Nevada's No. 92-ranked offense, averaging 25.5 PPG, against a UNLV defense that ranks No. 81 this week at 27.75 PPG. The Nevada aerial game is averaging 154.5 yards per game, less than the UNLV Rebels secondary allows through the air, 234.25 YPG per game.
In comparing defenses, the UNLV Rebels own the league's No. 86-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 219.5 yards per game when on the road. Nevada, on the other hand, rates No. 64 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
James Butler tore up the turf for 177 rushing yards in the latest Wolf Pack game, a 24-21 win over the Bulls at UB Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
UNLV home to San Jose State, Saturday, October 10th
Nevada home to New Mexico, Saturday, October 10th