UNLV Rebels vs Michigan Wolverines Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 09/09/2023

Game Time: 3:30 pm ET, Saturday, September 9, 2023

Venue:  Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI

Where to Watch:  CBS

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  UNLV +36, Michigan -36; Over/Under:  57.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  UNLV +36, Michigan -36; Over/Under:  57.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  UNLV +35.5, Michigan -35.5; Over/Under:  57.5 points

UNLV Rebels:  1-0 (0-0) (2nd place, MWC)

Michigan Wolverines:  1-0 (0-0) (5th place, Big Ten East)

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UNLV Rebels:  won their last game at home against the Bryant Bulldogs 44-14.

Michigan Wolverines:  won their last game at home against the East Carolina Pirates 30-3.

UNLV is entering this game with a 1-0 record overall and they have a 0-0 record in their conference games too.  They are 1-0 in their home games, 0-0 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They won their last game against Bryant 44-14. Doug Brumfield was the starting QB and he completed 11/18 passes for 86 passing yards, 0 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Vincent Davis led the team in rushing yards with 79 and had 1 TD. Jacob De Jesus led the receivers with 50 receiving yards on 4 receptions. Jackson Woodard led the defense in that game with 9 solo tackles and 0 assisted tackles while Marsel McDuffie and Jerrae Williams each led the defense in sacks with 0.5. Thomas Anderson came away with the only interception for them in that game.

 

 

 

Michigan is entering this game with a 1-0 record overall and they have a 0-0 record in their conference games too.  They are 1-0 in their home games, 0-0 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at home for this game. They won their last game against East Carolina 30-3. J.J. McCarthy was the starting QB and he completed 26/30 passes for 280 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Blake Corum led the team in rushing yards with 73 and 1 TD. Roman Wilson led the receivers with 78 receiving yards on 6 receptions and 3 TDs. Keon Sabb and Junior Colson each led the defense in that game with 3 solo tackles and 2 assisted tackles while no one recorded any sacks in that one. Mike Sainristil came away with the only interception for them in that game.

The current betting odds have Michigan listed as a 36 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Michigan won their season opener at home over East Carolina but they didn't cover the 30+ point spread and didn't even put up that many points as they only scored 30 in the game. Their defense was really good as they held ECU to 3 points though and they will likely do the same here since UNLV has to travel much farther for this game and isn't nearly as good as ECU is. Michigan is going to be focused on shutting out UNLV with their defense but they are also going to be looking to put up some more points here after that performance in week 1. Michigan has the offense to put up the points with a really strong running game and now they have a QB who is throwing it around the field really well too. Michigan is going to roll UNLV here in a game where UNLV might not even put up a point. The best way to place a bet here is on Michigan to cover the spread in this game.

UNLV Michigan Prediction:  Our NCAAF Pick for Saturday, September 9, 2023 (3:30 pm ET start time) is Michigan 42 UNLV 0.

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UNLV Rebels: 62-94 ATS after a game where they forced 1 or less turnovers. 16-6 UNDER off a home win by 17 points or more. 11-6 UNDER after scoring 42 points or more last game. 

Michigan Wolverines: 19-10 ATS in all games. 6-0 ATS off a no-cover where the team won as a favorite. 12-2 UNDER as a home favorite. 7-3 UNDER off a home win by 17 points or more. 

UNLV Rebels:  None.

Michigan Wolverines:  M. Hibner (TE) Ques Sat - Undisclosed. A. Walker (WR) Ques Sat - Undisclosed. G. Green (DB) Ques Sat - Undisclosed. J. Rolder (LB) Ques Sat - Undisclosed. P. O'Leary (WR) Ques Sat - Undisclosed. L. Forbes (WR) Ques Sat - Undisclosed. C. Cabana (RB) Ques Sat - Undisclosed. T. Dunlap (RB) Ques Sat - Undisclosed.

“We need college football to be important in this city, and I feel that responsibility.” - Barry Odom after his team’s win against Bryant in their last game.

"We had a good time. It was excellent." - Jim Harbaugh after his team’s win against ECU in their last game. 

WR McKie, Senika 

WR White, Ricky 

WR De Jesus, Jacob 

TE Zeon III, Shelton 

QB Brumfield, Doug 

RB Lester, Donavyn 

WR Johnson, Cornelius 

WR Clemons, Darrius 

WR Wilson, Roman 

TE Loveland, Colston 

QB McCarthy, J.J. 

RB Corum, Blake 

Passing: D. Brumfield (86)

Rushing: V. Davis Jr (79)

Receiving: J. De Jesus (50)

Touchdowns: J. Thomas (2)

Passing: J. McCarthy (280)

Rushing: B. Corum (73)

Receiving: R. Wilson (78)

Touchdowns: R. Wilson (3)

Coaches:

UNLV Rebels: Barry Odom (1st season)

Michigan Wolverines: Jim Harbaugh (9th season)