North Texas vs. UNLV - Prediction, Preview and Odds

[Jonnyeagle]

North Texas has won two of their three games this season and head to Sun City to face a UNLV team that suffered their first loss in their last game. North Texas is 2-1 on the young season and they are coming off a blowout win where they scored 59 points. The team is led by a rushing offense that ranks 18th in the nation averaging 237.7 rushing yards per game. UNLV won in a blowout in their season opener but fell to Cal 20-14 on the road in their last game. They were dominated in time of possession in the last game where they struggled to run the ball. The Rebels can match their win total from last season with a win over North Texas, where they are a 3.5-point home favorite. Game time is set for 3:00pm EST.

There is hope for UNLV after the last two seasons where they only won two games. They nearly had an upset win over Cal last week and are the home favorites against North Texas. While the Mean Green had the offense last week their defense struggled for the second straight game. However, they have one of the better run games in the nation and they will have a good game on the ground this Saturday in Vegas. The Rebels will have a balanced game on offense and get their points but they will not be able to keep up with the UNT offense. I see a close game here but even on the road North Texas will lean on the ground game and not only cover the spread but get the win as well.

Take North Texas getting 3.5 points.

 

Prediction: North Texas +3.5

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