Jai’Den Thomas, Top UNLV vs. Nevada Players to Watch – Week 7

Written By PlayPicks Staff on October 8, 2023

On Saturday at 5:00 PM ET, the UNLV Rebels (4-1) will visit the Nevada Wolf Pack (0-5).

The Rebels last took to the field against the Vanderbilt Commodores, and they emerged victorious 40-37. The Wolf Pack lost by a final score of 31-24 last time out against the Kansas Jayhawks.

Jayden Maiava finished with 142 yards on 11-21 passing (52.4%) in the Rebels’ last game, tossing two touchdowns, plus four rushing attempts for 32 yards. Donavyn Lester ran for one touchdown while compiling 98 yards on 12 attempts. Ricky White gained 56 yards on five receptions.

For the Wolf Pack in their last game, AJ Bianco completed nine of 14 passing attempts (64.3%) and totaled 97 yards through the air, completing one touchdown pass. Brendon Lewis had 16 rushing attempts and finished with 25 yards. Spencer Curtis found paydirt once, and ended the contest with eight catches for 73 yards.

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UNLV Players to Watch

  • This year, Maiava has racked up 701 passing yards (140.2 yards per game) while going 54-for-94 (57.4% completion percentage) and throwing three touchdowns and two interceptions. He has tacked on 115 rushing yards on 21 carries with one touchdown, averaging 23 yards per game.
  • Jai’Den Thomas has run for a team-high 273 yards on 51 carries (54.6 yards per game) and seven touchdowns.
  • Vincent Davis has 256 yards on 35 carries (51.2 ypg), with one rushing touchdown.
  • This season White has 23 receptions for a team-high 319 receiving yards (63.8 per game).
  • Jacob De Jesus has hauled in 18 catches for 189 yards (37.8 yards per game) and two touchdowns.
  • This season Senika McKie has caught 10 passes for 116 yards, averaging 23.2 receiving yards per game.

Nevada Players to Watch

  • This year, Lewis has racked up 597 passing yards (119.4 yards per game) while going 73-for-122 (59.8% completion percentage) and throwing four interceptions. He has added 199 rushing yards on 56 carries with two touchdowns, averaging 39.8 yards per game.
  • Sean Dollars has rushed for 171 yards on 59 carries (34.2 yards per game), with two touchdowns on the ground this year.
  • This season Jamaal Bell has 26 receptions for a team-high 246 receiving yards (49.2 per game) and one touchdown.
  • Curtis has added 186 yards (on 16 catches) and one touchdown.
  • Dalevon Campbell is averaging 22.4 yards per game, racking up nine receptions for 112 yards.

UNLV Recent Stat Leaders

  • As part of the Rebels’ defense, DeAngelo Irvin Jr. has registered in their last three games.
  • Jose Pizano has suited up for of the Rebels’ last three games, amassing .
  • Marshall Nichols has hit the gridiron for of the Rebels’ last three games, totaling .
  • Cameron Oliver has been a key contributor to the Rebels’ defensive unit in their last three games, with one interception to go with 11 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and one pass defended.

Nevada Recent Stat Leaders

  • As a key defensive contributor in the Wolf Pack’s last three outings, Marshaun Brown has posted 11 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and one pass defended in games.
  • For the Wolf Pack in their last three contests, Zac Welch has posted 11 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and one pass defended.
  • In the Wolf Pack’s last three games, Lewis has registered 11 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and one pass defended.
  • Caine Savage has recorded five tackles and one pass defended for the Wolf Pack in their last three games.

UNLV vs. Nevada Odds

Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
UNLV -7.5 -105 -115 53.5 -110 -110

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Team Stat Comparison

UNLV Nevada
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 36 (57) 15.4 (132)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 26.8 (57) 38.4 (112)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 5 (20) 9 (88)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 11 (14) 7 (67)

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