NIU Huskies vs UNLV Rebels Prediction, 10/31/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: NIU Huskies vs UNLV Rebels

Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026

Location: Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Rebels (-24.5)

Total/Over-Under: 53.5

The NIU Huskies (0-7) are en route to Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, October 31, 2026 where they will try to defeat the UNLV Rebels (4-3). UNLV opens this matchup as 24.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The betting total is set at 53.5.

The NIU Huskies step onto the field holding a record of 0-7 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Huskies played the Hawaii Warriors and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 56-21. When all was said and done, they tallied 50 plays which converted into 266 yds. The NIU Huskies ended up running the ball 24 times and accrued 95 yds, earning them an average of 4.0 yds per carry. In the running game, the Huskies gave up 175 yards on 42 tries, which is an average of 4.2 yards per run surrendered. NIU relinquished 23 completions on 34 attempts for a total of 329 yards, and a completion percentage of 67.6%.

The Huskies have earned 2,112 total yards this year. In terms of notching touchdowns, NIU has totaled 6 touchdowns through the air and 6 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the ball over 12 different times. NIU has recorded 119 first downs as an offense, and they have been called for 39 infractions for 376 yds. As a unit they hold an average of 100.1 yards on the ground ranking them 133rd in Division 1. When talking about getting in the endzone, the NIU Huskies hold an average of 15.1 PPG.

Concerning passing yards, the Huskies have allowed 1,451 yds which ranks them 52nd in the nation. They have conceded 207.3 yards per game through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 71.2%. Over the course of this year, they have given up 428.1 yards per contest ranking them 126th in college football. They have given up 14 touchdowns via the pass and 19 touchdowns on the ground. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 5.4 yards per attempt on the ground and 220.9 yards on the ground per game so far this year. Overall, they have allowed 1,546 rushing yards through 7 contests. The Huskies rank 136th in Division 1 when it comes to team defense, giving up 38.6 points per game.

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The Rebels come into this game with a record of 4-3 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Rebels went home defeated by a final of 41-31 when they faced the Air Force Falcons. UNLV ran the ball for 4.1 yards per attempt, finishing the game with 130 yards on 32 carries. The Rebels finished the contest with a total of 376 yds and they ran 65 plays (5.8 yards per play). The Rebels pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 66.7%, relinquishing 18 yards on 2 for 3 through the air. UNLV gave up 62 running attempts for 430 yds (6.9 yds per carry).

The UNLV Rebels average 370.6 yards/outing, which has them ranked 84th in Division 1. The UNLV offense has 459 yds of penalties on 46 infractions, which ranks 76th in D-1 in terms of helping out the other team. They have an average of 171.3 yards per game via the rush and have run for 1,199 yards for this season. They have tossed 4 interceptions while conceding 5 fumbles and they have been able to record 137 1st downs. In terms of their scoring prowess, the Rebels are ranking 100th in Division 1 holding an average of 24.1 points per outing. Over the course of the season to this point, the Rebels have racked up 1,395 passing yards together with an average of 199.3 passing yards per outing, which ranks 100th in the nation.

The Rebels are conceding 23.7 points per game, which has them sitting 65th in college football. UNLV has surrendered a total of 1,278 yards via the ground game (182.6 yards per game) in addition to 11 touchdowns via the rush this season. They have surrendered 8 touchdowns via the pass and 198.7 yards per contest, which has them in 50th in D-1. The Rebels defense has taken the field for 470 plays, which is 68th in the country. They have tallied 1 fumble recovered and 8 interceptions over the course of the season. Overall, they have surrendered 166 points in total.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Rebels -24.5

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