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The MWC Championship Game is between the Boise State Broncos (7-5) and the UNLV Rebels (9-3) on December 2, 2023. Kickoff is at 3:00 PM ET on FOX.
The Broncos are favored, but by less than a field goal (-2.5), versus the Rebels. The over/under for this game is 59 points.
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Game Info for Boise State vs. UNLV
- Game Day: Saturday, December 2, 2023
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Paradise, Nevada
- Stadium: Allegiant Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State | -2.5 | -113 | -107 | 59 | -110 | -110 | -142 | +119 |
Boise State Pick Insights
- Boise State’s ATS record is 5-4-2 this season.
- In games this season as favorites of at least 2.5 points, Boise State has a 4-2-1 record against the spread.
- Boise State games with a set total have hit the over seven times this season (63.6%).
Boise State Stats & Insights
- Boise State is averaging 437.1 yards per game offensively this season (28th in the FBS), and are giving up 382 yards per game (70th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- Boise State ranks 37th in scoring offense (32 points per game) and 60th in scoring defense (25.3 points allowed per game) this year.
- Boise State owns the 60th-ranked passing offense this season (229.6 passing yards per game), and has been worse defensively, ranking 17th-worst with 254.8 passing yards allowed per game.
- On the offensive side of the ball, Boise State has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 11th-best in the FBS by putting up 207.5 per game. The Broncos rank 34th on defense (127.2 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Boise State has the 59th-ranked defense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (37.9% third-down percentage allowed), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 18th-best with a 46.2% third-down conversion rate.
- Boise State has forced 16 total turnovers (67th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 18 times (82nd in the FBS) for -2a turnover margin of -2, 84th-ranked in college football.
Boise State’s Best Players
- Taylen Green has 1,526 pass yards for Boise State, completing 55.3% of his passes and collecting nine touchdowns and eight interceptions this season. He’s also chipped in on the ground with 344 rushing yards (28.7 ypg) on 69 carries with seven rushing touchdowns.
- Ashton Jeanty has 1,113 rushing yards on 183 carries, scoring 13 touchdowns. He’s also added 537 yards (44.8 per game) on 37 catches with five touchdowns.
- George Holani has been handed the ball 96 times this year and racked up 530 yards (44.2 per game) with five touchdowns.
- Eric McAlister’s team-leading 873 yards as a receiver have come on 47 receptions (out of 88 targets) with five touchdowns.
- Billy Bowens has a total of 269 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 21 passes and scoring one touchdown.
- Ahmed Hassanein has 12 sacks to pace the team, and also has 12 TFL and 46 tackles.
- Alexander Teubner, Boise State’s leading tackler, has 59 tackles, two TFL, and one interception this year.
- A’Marion McCoy has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 24 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and two passes defended.
UNLV Betting Insights
- UNLV’s ATS record is 9-2-0 this year.
- In games it has played as at least 2.5-point underdogs this year, UNLV is 4-0 against the spread.
- UNLV games have hit the over in seven out of 11 opportunities (63.6%).
UNLV Pick Insights
- UNLV ranks 38th with 425.6 total yards per game on offense, and it ranks 86th with 391.6 total yards surrendered per game on the defensive side of the ball.
- UNLV’s offensive attack has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks 19th-best in the FBS with 35.5 points per contest. In terms of defense, it is ceding 25.6 points per game, which ranks 63rd.
- UNLV ranks 55th in the FBS with 236.6 passing yards per game on offense, and it ranks 93rd with 239.8 passing yards allowed per game on defense.
- UNLV’s run offense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 24th-best in the FBS with 189 rushing yards per game. In terms of defense, it is surrendering 151.8 rushing yards per game, which ranks 68th.
- UNLV’s third-down offense has been thriving, producing a 50.8% third-down conversion rate (fourth-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 30th by giving up a 34.4% third-down rate.
- UNLV has fared really well in terms of turnovers, as the team’s turnover margin of +8 ranks 16th-best in the FBS, with 22 forced turnovers (13th in the nation) and 14 turnovers committed (37th in the nation).
UNLV’s Best Players
- Jayden Maiava has compiled 2,626 yards on 64.1% passing while tossing 14 touchdown passes with six interceptions this season. He’s also run for 244 yards with three scores.
- Vincent Davis has rushed for 667 yards on 118 carries so far this year while scoring five times on the ground.
- Jai’Den Thomas has run for 501 yards across 107 carries, scoring 12 touchdowns.
- Ricky White has collected 76 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 1,298 (108.2 yards per game). He’s been targeted 114 times and has seven touchdowns.
- Jacob De Jesus has 46 receptions (on 60 targets) for a total of 456 yards (38 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
- Kaleo Ballungay’s 16 grabs (on 20 targets) have netted him 297 yards (24.8 ypg) and two touchdowns.
- Jeffae Williams has racked up 2.5 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up five TFL, 18 tackles, and one interception.
- Jackson Woodard is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s picked up 94 tackles, three TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception.
- Jaxen Turner leads the team with four interceptions, while also putting up 49 tackles and four passes defended.
