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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 Rebels are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+2.5), versus the Broncos (with an over/under of 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 | -111 | -109 | 59 | -110 | -110 | -140 | +118 |
Boise State Pick Insights
- Boise State’s ATS record is 5-4-2 this season.
- Boise State has a 4-2-1 record against the spread when favored by 2.5 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in seven of Boise State’s 11 games with a set total.
Boise State Stats & Insights
- Boise State ranks 28th in total offense (437.1 yards per game) and 70th in total defense (382 yards allowed per game) this year.
- Boise State is averaging 32 points per game on offense this year (37th in the FBS), and is giving up 25.3 points per game (60th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- Boise State sports the 60th-ranked passing offense this year (229.6 passing yards per game), and has been less effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 17th-worst with 254.8 passing yards allowed per game.
- Boise State owns the 34th-ranked defense this season in terms of rushing yards (127.2 rushing yards allowed per game), and has been better offensively, ranking 11th-best with 207.5 rushing yards per game.
- Boise State owns the 59th-ranked defense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (37.9% third-down percentage allowed), and has been better 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 yards passing for Boise State, completing 55.3% of his passes and throwing 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.
- The team’s top rusher, Ashton Jeanty, has carried the ball 183 times for 1,113 yards (92.8 per game) and 13 touchdowns. He’s proven to be a dual threat, racking up 537 receiving yards on 37 catches with five touchdowns through the air.
- George Holani has carried the ball 96 times for 530 yards (44.2 per game) and five touchdowns.
- Eric McAlister’s leads his squad with 873 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 47 catches (out of 88 targets) and scored five touchdowns.
- Billy Bowens has been the target of 44 passes and racked up 21 receptions for 269 yards, an average of 22.4 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone one time through the air this season.
- Ahmed Hassanein has 12 sacks to lead the team, and also has 12 TFL and 46 tackles.
- Alexander Teubner, Boise State’s top tackler, has 59 tackles, two TFL, and one interception this year.
- A’Marion McCoy leads the team with two interceptions, while also collecting 24 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and two passes defended.
UNLV Betting Insights
- UNLV is 9-2-0 against the spread this year.
- UNLV is 4-0 against the spread when an underdog by 2.5 points or more this year.
- In UNLV’s 11 games with a set total, seven have hit the over (63.6%).
UNLV Pick Insights
- UNLV is generating 425.6 total yards per game on offense this season (38th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 391.6 total yards per contest (86th-ranked).
- UNLV’s offense has been excelling, posting 35.5 points per contest (19th-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 63rd by giving up 25.6 points per game.
- In terms of passing, UNLV ranks 55th in the FBS (236.6 passing yards per game) and 93rd on defense (239.8 passing yards allowed per game).
- UNLV’s rushing attack 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 allowing 151.8 rushing yards per game, which ranks 68th.
- UNLV’s third-down defense ranks 30th in the FBS with a 34.4% third-down conversion rate allowed, but it has been led by its offense, which ranks fourth-best by compiling a 50.8% third-down rate.
- UNLV owns a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking 16th-best at +8.
UNLV’s Best Players
- Jayden Maiava has thrown for 2,626 yards (218.8 yards per game) while completing 64.1% of his passes and recording 14 touchdown passes with six interceptions this season. He’s also rushed for 244 yards with three touchdowns.
- Vincent Davis has run for 667 yards on 118 carries so far this year while scoring five times on the ground.
- Jai’Den Thomas has piled up 501 yards (on 107 attempts) with 12 touchdowns.
- Ricky White has hauled in 1,298 receiving yards on 76 catches to pace his squad so far this season while scoring seven touchdowns as a receiver.
- Jacob De Jesus has totaled 456 receiving yards (38 yards per game) and two touchdowns on 46 receptions.
- Kaleo Ballungay’s 16 catches (on 20 targets) have netted him 297 yards (24.8 ypg) and two touchdowns.
- Jeffae Williams has collected 2.5 sacks to lead the team, while also recording five TFL, 18 tackles, and one interception.
- UNLV’s tackle leader, Jackson Woodard, has 94 tackles, three TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
- Jaxen Turner leads the team with four interceptions, while also putting up 49 tackles and four passes defended.
