UNLV at Arkansas State College Football Picks and Predictions 9/22/2018

Saturday, September 22, 2018

Centennial Bank Stadium

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Centennial Bank Stadium is the venue for the game between the UNLV Runnin' Rebels and the Arkansas State Red Wolves on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Arkansas State as 6.5 point favorites. The Red Wolves are 1-2-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 2-1-0. The Runnin' Rebels are 2-1-0 ATS and their over/under record is 2-1-0.

Valuable UNLV Runnin' Rebels Betting Trends

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels are 2-1-0 against the over/under

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels are 2-1-0 against the spread

Important Arkansas State Red Wolves Betting Trends

The Arkansas State Red Wolves are 2-1-0 against the over/under

The Arkansas State Red Wolves are 1-2-0 against the spread

Key UNLV Runnin' Rebels Injuries

09/16/18 DB Alex Perry Concussion is questionable Saturday vs Arkansas State
08/21/18 DL Nick Dehdashtian Foot is out for season

Key Arkansas State Red Wolves Injuries

No key injuries to report

Useful Offensive Statistics

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels have run for 1,040 yards as a unit, which ranks 3rd in the nation. They've run 161 times, averaging 6.5 yards per rush as a unit. The Runnin' Rebels have been penalized on offense 11 times for 93 yards so far this year, which has them 114th in the country in penalties. They are 32nd in Division 1 in points scored with 119. They have run 223 plays this year for 1,386 yards, which ranks them 124th in the nation in total offense. The Runnin' Rebels average 6.2 yards per play, which is 54th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 74 1st downs this season, ranking them 30th overall as an offensive unit. Armani Rogers has completed 29 throws while attempting 61 passes for a completion percentage of 47.5%. He has passed for 346 yards this year. He averages 6.9 adjusted yards per throw and 5.7 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 124.4.

Defensive Statistics

The Runnin' Rebels rush defense has given up 107 attempts for 583 yards this season, putting them in 102nd place in the country against the run. They have had 21 penalties for 200 yards on defense this year. That places them 96th in Division 1. UNLV is 90th in college football in points surrendered on defense with 84. They have given up a total of 1,196 yards on D, which is 89th in the nation. The Runnin' Rebels are 86th in yards per play allowed with 5.7. Opponent offenses have completed 44 throws on 102 attempts against the UNLV Runnin' Rebels defense this season, ranking them 37th and 92nd in the country. The UNLV pass defense has also surrendered a total of 613 yards in the air, which is 68th overall in total pass defense.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Red Wolves are 72nd in Division 1 in points scored with 84. They have run 243 plays this season for 1,491 yards, which ranks them 24th in the nation in total offense. The Arkansas State Red Wolves average 6.1 yards per play, which is 56th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 70 1st downs this year, placing them 41st overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Arkansas State has run for 585 yards as a team, which ranks 53rd in the country. They've run 119 times, averaging 4.9 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Red Wolves have been penalized on offense 33 times for 304 yards so far this season, which has them 3rd in the nation in penalties. Justice Hansen has thrown for 754 yards this season. He has completed 61 passes on 105 attempts for a completion percentage of 58.1%. His quarterback rating this year is 136.6. He averages 7.2 yards per pass attempt and 7.7 adjusted yards per throw.

Defensive Statistics

Arkansas State is 101st in the nation in points allowed on defense with 98. They have surrendered a total of 1,223 yards on D, which is 92nd in Division 1. The Red Wolves are ranked 99th in yards per play allowed with 6.1. Opposing offenses have completed 57 passes on 84 attempts against the Arkansas State defense this season, placing them 80th and 44th in the country. The Arkansas State Red Wolves pass defense has also given up a total of 656 yards through the air, which is 73rd overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 117 attempts for 567 yards this year, putting them in 100th place in D-1 against the run. The Red Wolves have committed 18 penalties for 154 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 60th in the nation.

Who will win tonight's Runnin' Rebels/Red Wolves college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Runnin' Rebels +6.5

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