The UNLV Rebels and Northwestern Wildcats are ready to do battle on the grass at Ryan Field. This Saturday daytime game will get going at 3:30 p.m. ET and BTN is scheduled to broadcast the action.
Betting Preview: UNLV Rebels at Northwestern Wildcats
UNLV is a significant road underdog in this matchup and is currently receiving 20 points. If they are wanting to take the moneyline, bettors would currently have to lay down $1,800 in order to win $100 back on the Wildcats (-1800). The Rebels are getting +900 moneyline odds. Oddsmakers have set the over/under (O/U) at 55.5 points. If Northwestern starts trailing in the early stages, it’ll probably create a reasonable in-game betting opportunity.
The game’s total has moved higher after opening at 55. The original line hasn’t changed.
The Rebels are 1-1 against the spread (ATS) and have lost 1.1 units so far. The team’s posted an Over-Under record of 1-1.
The Wildcats have lost 1.0 unit for moneyline bettors this season. They’re 0-1 ATS and have an O/U record of 0-1.
The Rebels are 1-1 straight up (SU) in 2019 while the Wildcats are 0-1 SU.
The Rebels hope to get back on track after a 43-17 defeat to Arkansas State last weekTheir defense allowed the Red Wolves to run for 214 yards on 43 rush attempts, including two rush TDs. Omar Bayless had a productive day for the Red Wolves in that one with 149 yards and a score on six catches. On the offensive side of the ball, Armani Rogers completed only eight-of-23 passes for 42 yards and one interception. Charles Williams (168 yards on 19 rush attempts, one TD) and the signal-caller Rogers (four yards on 17 carries) mounted the ground attack. Randal Grimes (three receptions, 74 yards, one TD) and Steve Jenkins (two catches, 20 yards) handled the receiving duties in the defeat.
Back on August 31, Stanford took care of this Northwestern crew by a score of 17-7. The Wildcats defensive unit allowed the Cardinal to run for 132 yards on 39 rush attempts. Cameron Scarlett had a good outing, recording 97 rushing yards on 22 attempts for Stanford. As a group, the Wildcats collectively completed 12-of-27 passes for 117 yards and two interceptions. Hunter Johnson went six-for-17 for 55 yards and two interceptions while TJ Green was six-of-10 for 62 yards. Johnson (13 rushing yards on 11 attempts) and Isaiah Bowser (54 yards on 10 carries) spearheaded the running game while Bennett Skowronek (five receptions, 53 yards) and Riley Lees (two catches, 11 yards) led the Northwestern pass-catchers in the loss.
UNLV Rebels vs. Northwestern Wildcats Free Pick
SU Winner: Northwestern, ATS Winner: UNLV, O/U: Over
Team Betting Trends
- The UNLV D has four sacks on the year while Northwestern has one.
- The Northwestern offense has lost two fumbles in 2019 while UNLV has let one get away.
- The Rebels created 23 rushing touchdowns last season.
- The Wildcats put up 25 rushing touchdowns last season.
- The Rebels registered 4.9 yards per carry last season while allowing a YPC of 4.8 to opponents.
- The Wildcats tallied 3.1 yards per carry last season and allowed 3.8 yards per rush attempt to opponents.
- The Rebels converted 24 passing touchdowns last season.
- The Wildcats logged 17 passing touchdowns last season.
