Saturday, September 19, 2015

Michigan Stadium

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The UNLV Runnin' Rebels take on the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday at Michigan Stadium. The opening line for this game has Michigan as 34 point favorites and the over/under was set at 49.5.

The Rebels are 6-1 against the spread in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game, are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. the Big Ten, and are 18-43-4 ATS in their last 65 road games. They are 8-20 ATS in their last 28 games following a double-digit loss at home, are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 non-conference games, and are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. The over is 4-0 in the Rebels last 4 road games, is 4-0 in their last 4 vs. the Big Ten, and is 5-0 in their last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

The Wolverines are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games on field turf, are 7-3 ATS vs. a team with a losing record, and are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. They are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS win, are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games, and are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. the MWC. The under is 5-0 in the Wolverines last 5 vs. a team with a losing record, is 5-0 in their last 5 non-conference games, and is 4-0 in their last 4 home games. The under is also 7-1 in the Wolverines last 8 games in September, is 6-1 in their last 7 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game, and is 6-1 in their last 7 games following a S.U. win.

UNLV is scoring 16.5 points per game on offense this season. In the passing department, they are averaging 14 passes on 31.5 attempts for a 44.4 percent completion percentage this season. They throw for a total of 192.5 yards per game through the air as well. The Runnin' Rebels carry the ball for an average of 172.5 yards per game on 45 attempts for an average of 3.8 yards per carry this season. They also run 76.5 plays per contest and average 4.8 yards per play for an average of 365 yards per game. The Runnin' Rebels are averaging 19.5 first downs per game and they accumulate 57.5 penalty yards per game via 5.5 penalties.

UNLV gives up an average of 306.5 passing yards and 37.5 points per game on the defensive side of the ball. They allow 22.5 completions per game on 38.5 attempts for a completion percentage of 58.4. The Runnin' Rebels allow 229 rushing yards per game on 44 carries for a 5.2 average per play. UNLV allows 535.5 total yards per game including 6.5 yards per play. They force 1.5 turnovers per contest and get flagged for 8 penalties for 67.5 yards per game.

Michigan averages 26 points per game this season on offense. In the passing department, they complete 22.5 passes per game on 34.5 attempts for a 65.2 percent completion percentage. They are throwing for 229.5 yards through the air per game thus far. The Wolverines carry the ball for an average of 150.5 yards per game on 38.5 attempts for an average of 3.9 yards per carry. They also run 73 plays per game and average 5.2 yards per play for a total of 380 yards per game. The Wolverines get an average of 20.5 first downs per game and they average 65 penalty yards per game via 6.5 penalties.

Michigan gives up 143.5 passing yards per outing and 15.5 points per game on the defensive side of the ball. They allow an average of 16.5 completions on 26.5 attempts per game for a completion percentage of 62.3. The Wolverines allow 94 rushing yards per contest on 35 carries for a 2.7 average per rush. Michigan allows 237.5 total yards per game for an average of 3.9 yards per play. They force 1 turnovers per contest and 7 penalties for 58.5 yards in each contest.

UNLV Betting Trends

UNLV is 1-1-0 against the over/under so far this season

UNLV has an ATS record of 1-1-0 this season

Michigan Betting Trends

Michigan is 0-2-0 against the over/under so far this season

Michigan has an ATS record of 1-1-0 this season

Injuries to Watch

UNLV

09/13/15 QB Blake Decker Hamstring injured last game, "?" Saturday vs. Michigan
09/13/15 DL Jeremiah Valoaga Foot "?" Saturday vs. Michigan
09/13/15 LB Kyle Anderson Ankle "?" Saturday vs. Michigan
09/03/15 FB Marc Philippi Foot out indefinitely

Michigan

09/14/15 FB Joe Kerridge Arm injured last game, "?" Saturday vs. UNLV
09/13/15 DB Jourdan Lewis Concussion "?" Saturday vs. UNLV
09/11/15 OL Logan Tuley-Tillman Dismissed dismissed from team
08/27/15 DT Bryan Mone Leg out indefinitely

Tony's Pick: Take UNLV

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