UNLV Runnin' Rebels vs Michigan Wolverines Prediction, 9/9/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UNLV Runnin' Rebels vs Michigan Wolverines

Date: Saturday, September 9, 2023

Location: Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, MI

TV: CBS

Odds/Point Spread: Wolverines (-38)

Total/Over-Under: 58

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels (1-0) are traveling to Michigan Stadium on Saturday, September 9, 2023 where they will try to defeat the Michigan Wolverines (1-0). Michigan opens this matchup as 38-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under comes in at 58.

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels step onto the field holding a record of 1-0 for this year. In their last game, the Runnin' Rebels played the Bryant Bulldogs and went home with a win by a final score of 44-14. Vincent Davis was the best rusher for the Runnin' Rebels with 3 totes for 79 yards (26.3 yards per attempt). Doug Brumfield went 11/18 with 86 yards passing. He had a QB rating of 90.1 and finished the contest with 1 interception. In the running game, the Runnin' Rebels conceded 179 yards on 40 tries, which averages out to 4.5 yds per rush surrendered. UNLV allowed 19 pass completions on 31 attempts for 230 yds, and a completion rate of 61.3%. At the end of the game, they had 64 plays for 394 yards. The UNLV Runnin' Rebels ran the rock 40 times and amassed 268 yards, which earned them an average of 6.7 yards per attempt.

Regarding scoring points, the UNLV Runnin' Rebels are averaging 44.0 PPG. As a team they're holding an average of 268.0 yards via the ground game ranking them 13th in the nation. The Runnin' Rebels have racked up 394 total yards this season. When it comes to scoring, UNLV has totaled no touchdowns through the air and 5 touchdowns on the ground. UNLV has earned 20 first downs, and they have been hurt by 6 penalties for 45 yds. They have turned the football over 2 different times.

The Runnin' Rebels sit in 50th in college football in terms of the opposition scoring, giving up 14.0 points per contest. They are giving up 4.5 yards per rush and 179.0 rushing yards per game on the year. Overall, they have conceded 179 rushing yards through 1 game. Regarding passing yards, the Runnin' Rebels have given up 230 yards which ranks them 73rd in college football. They have allowed 230.0 yards per game via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 61.3%. In total, they have yielded 409.0 yards per outing putting them 96th in Division 1. They have allowed no touchdowns through the air and 2 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Wolverines come into this game with a record of 1-0 for this season. In their last game, the Wolverines got the victory with a final of 30-3 when they faced the East Carolina Pirates. J.J. McCarthy (3 touchdowns) ended the contest with 280 yds on 26/30 through the air while his quarterback rating was 198.1. He didn't throw any picks and his Y/A was 9.3. Blake Corum carried the rock 10 times for 73 yds, finishing the game with 7.3 yds per carry for Michigan. Michigan ran the ball for 3.9 yds per carry, totaling 122 yards on 31 attempts. The Wolverines finished the contest with 402 yards while they ran 62 plays (6.5 yds per play). The Wolverines pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 60.7%, relinquishing 132 yards on 17 for 28 passing. Michigan surrendered 26 attempts on the ground for 103 yards (4.0 yards per rush).

The Michigan Wolverines hold an average of 402.0 yards/contest, which is good for 65th in the country. The Michigan offense has compiled 35 penalty yards on 5 violations, ranking them 80th in the country in terms of hurting your team. They have thrown no picks while surrendering no fumbles and they have been able to obtain 26 first downs. When it comes to the points being put on the board, the Wolverines are sitting 71st in D-1 averaging 30.0 points per game.

Michigan has yielded a total of 103 yards on the ground as well as no touchdowns rushing for the season. They have surrendered no TDs via the pass in addition to 132.0 yards/outing, ranking them 25th in Division 1. They have no fumbles recovered and no picks for the year. The Wolverines defense has been on the field for 54 plays, ranking them 19th in D-1. The Wolverines are allowing 3.0 points per game, which has them 11th in D-1. This season, they have conceded 3 points.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Wolverines -38

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