The Wisconsin Badgers lost their starting QB but got another back in Russell Wilson (from NC State) as they kick off their 2011 season against the UNLV Rebels.

And despite being favored by five TDs, they might still be a good bet as the Rebels return an inexperienced squad that ranked in the Bottom 10 of many key categories last season.



View UNLV vs Wisconsin Odds and Stats.

Betting Line: If you're siding with the visitors in this one you'll find the Rebels listed as 35-point underdogs. Meanwhile, the over under line for the matchup was at 54.5.






UNLV Rebels Trends:
When playing in September are 4-6
When playing on turf are 2-8
After being outgained are 2-8
When playing outside the conference are 2-8

Wisconsin Badgers Trends:
When playing in September are 9-1
When playing on turf are 10-0
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing outside the conference are 9-1

A few Rebels at Badgers trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of UNLV's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of UNLV's last 5 games when playing Wisconsin
The total has gone OVER in 7 of UNLV's last 10 games
UNLV is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Wisconsin is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Wisconsin is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Wisconsin is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing UNLV
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Wisconsin's last 5 games at home


Next up:
UNLV at Washington State, Saturday, September 10
Wisconsin home to Oregon State, Saturday, September 10