The UNLV Rebels (1-0) will look to upset the No. 2 Michigan Wolverines (1-0) on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Michigan Stadium. The Wolverines are heavy favorites in this one, with the spread posted at 38 points. The over/under is set at 57.5 in the contest.
Michigan vs. UNLV Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | -38 | -108 | -112 | 57.5 | -110 | -110 |
Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan (-38) | Under (57.5) | Michigan 47 UNLV 8 |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison
| Michigan | UNLV | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 30.0 (78) | 44.0 (35) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 3.0 (6) | 14.0 (41) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 0 (1) | 2 (82) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 1 (49) | 1 (49) |
Michigan vs. UNLV Betting Insights
Michigan Stats and Trends
- Michigan has not won against the spread this season in one games with a spread.
- UM’s games this season have had an average of 53.0 points, 4.5 fewer than this matchup’s over/under.
UNLV Stats and Trends
- UNLV has put together a perfect 1-0-0 record against the spread this season.
- UNLV has yet to hit the over in any game this season.
- UNLV’s outings this season have a 66.0-point average over/under, 8.5 more points than this game’s point total.
Michigan Players to Watch
- This season J.J. McCarthy has 280 passing yards (280.0 yards per game) while going 26-for-30 (86.7%) and connecting on three touchdowns with zero interceptions.
- Blake Corum has racked up a team-leading 73 rushing yards (73.0 per game) and one touchdown.
- So far this year Donovan Edwards has run for 37 yards (37.0 per game). Edwards also makes an impact in the passing attack, catching four passes for 33 .
- Roman Wilson has racked up six catches for 78 yards, best on his team, and three touchdowns. He has been targeted zero times, and averages 78.0 receiving yards per game.
- Cornelius Johnson has five catches for 71 yards (71.0 per game).
- Colston Loveland has caught four passes for 57 yards, averaging 57.0 yards per game.
- Ernest Hausmann is the team leader in both sacks and tackles, putting up zero sacks, six tackles.
- This season Mike Sainristil leads the team with one interception and has added one pass defended.
UNLV Players to Watch
- Doug Brumfield has 86 passing yards (86.0 per game) and one interception. He also has 71 rushing yards on seven carries with one touchdown.
- Vincent Davis has taken three attempts for a team-leading 79 rushing yards (79.0 per game) while scoring one touchdown.
- This year Jacob De Jesus has four catches and leads the team with 50 yards (50.0 per game).
- Senika McKie has chipped in with three receptions (on zero targets) for 19 yards.
- Christian Earls has caught one pass on zero targets for 14 yards.
- Jackson Woodard is the team leader in both sacks and tackles, putting up zero sacks, nine tackles.
- In terms of picks, Thomas Anderson leads the team with one interception this season and has added eight tackles and two passes defended.
