UNLV at Brigham Young Free College Football Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 11/12/2014
Saturday, November 15, 2014
LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo
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On Saturday night, the UNLV Rebels (2-8) will attempt to snap their three-game losing streak when they go up against the Brigham Young Cougars (5-4). Both teams have given up over 27 points per game this season.
UNLV gave up 31 first-half points to Air Force last Saturday and ended up betting blown out 48-21 at home. Their defense gave up 542 yards in that loss, including 386 yards on the ground.
Through 10 games, the Rebels are one of the worst scoring teams in the nation by averaging just 20 points per game. Quarterback Blake Decker has 2,433 passing yards with 10 touchdowns, but he has also thrown 14 interceptions. Decker's top receiver has been Devonte Boyd, who has caught 51 passes for 751 yards and two touchdowns.
Two weeks ago, BYU was able to snap their four-game losing streak when they defeated Middle Tennessee 27-7 on the road. They were able to gain 444 yards in that win, including 316 yards through the air.
The Cougars are scoring 31.8 points per game this season, but they are also giving up 27.2 points per game to their opponents. Wide receiver Mitch Mathews has been their best offensive player this season by catching 53 passes for 571 yards and five touchdowns. Quarterback Christian Stewart has thrown for 1,308 yards with 10 touchdowns and just five picks.
UNLV Rebels Betting Trends
UNLV Rebels are 3-7-0 Against the Spread
UNLV Rebels are 4-5-0 against the Over/Under
Brigham Young Cougars Betting Trends
Brigham Young Cougars are 3-6-0 Against the Spread
Brigham Young Cougars are 6-3-0 against the Over/Under
Injuries to Watch
UNLV Rebels
11/09/14 QB Blake Decker Hip injured last game, probable Saturday vs. BYU
11/09/14 RB David Greene Leg "?" Saturday vs. BYU
11/09/14 Backup RB Jamal Overton Hand "?" Saturday vs. BYU
10/28/14 WR Marcus Sullivan Suspension out indefinitely
Brigham Young Cougars
11/09/14 RB Algernon Brown Ankle "?" Saturday vs. UNLV
11/09/14 RB Jamaal Williams Knee out for season
10/13/14 DB Jordan Johnson Arm out for season
10/12/14 WR Nick Kurtz Foot out indefinitely
10/05/14 QB Taysom Hill Leg out for season
Josh's Pick: Take BYU
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