| MATCHUP | Northern Illinois Huskies | UNLV Runnin Rebels |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 0-7 | 4-3 |
| Spread | +23.5 -102 | -23.5 -118 |
| Moneyline | +1200 | -2400 |
| Total | Over 54.5 (-105) | Under 54.5 (-115) |
| Where | Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV | |
| When | Saturday, October 31, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | CBSSN | |
Northern Illinois vs UNLV Prediction
In this Northern Illinois vs UNLV prediction, UNLV is coming as -24 home favorites. UNLV is the better team in this matchup, as they are 3-1 both straight up and against the spread in their last 4 games and will be facing a terrible Northern Illinois squad that has been winless this season. Northern Illinois is also a terrible 1-6 against the spread and has been a bottom-5 team both offensively and defensively with a -23.5 point differential this season. I expect the hosts to have a field day today, so take UNLV and lay the -24 points at home.
UNLV Rebels Preview
UNLV has a 4-3 record and a 2-1 record in the MWC. They are coming off a 31-41 road loss against Air Force and will face Wyoming and New Mexico next.
Offensively, UNLV averages 24.1 points per game, ranking 100th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 23.7 points per game, which is 64th. UNLV averages 370.6 total yards per game (199.3 passing and 171.3 rushing), while allowing 381.3 total yards per game (182.6 rushing and 198.7 passing).
Jackson Arnold leads UNLV with 1,386 passing yards with 59.3% completed passes and 10 touchdowns. Jai’Den Thomas leads the team in rushing yards with 543, while Kayden McGee has a team-high 330 receiving yards and 16 receptions. Defensively, Jake Pope has a team-high 63 total tackles (25 of them solo), while Tre Fulton and Kal-El Togafau lead the team with 3.5 sacks each.
Northern Illinois Huskies Preview
Northern Illinois has a 0-7 record and a 0-3 record in the MWC. They are coming off a 21-56 home loss against Hawaii and will face San Jose State and Nevada next.
Offensively, Northern Illinois averages 15.1 points per game, ranking 135th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 38.6 points per game, which is 136th. Northern Illinois averages 301.7 total yards per game (201.6 passing and 100.1 rushing), while allowing 428.1 total yards per game (220.9 rushing and 207.3 passing).
Taron Dickens leads Northern Illinois with 1,364 passing yards with 65.7% completed passes and 6 touchdowns. Telly Johnson Jr. leads the team in rushing yards with 502, while DeAree Rogers has a team-high 537 receiving yards and 57 receptions. Defensively, Brady Kerperin and Jack Murray lead the team with 49 total tackles each, while Avery Jones leads the team with 2 sacks.
Northern Illinois Huskies @ UNLV Rebels Betting Trends: Week 9
Why the UNLV Rebels will win
- Northern Illinois has lost each of its last nine games.
- The favorite has won each of Northern Illinois’ last seven games.
- Northern Illinois has failed to cover the spread in 12 of its last 13 games as an underdog.
- The favorite has covered the spread in each of Northern Illinois’ last four games.
- Northern Illinois has lost the first half in each of its last 11 games as a road underdog.
Why the Northern Illinois Huskies will win
- Northern Illinois has won six of its last eight October games as a road underdog.
- UNLV has lost each of its last three games against teams from Illinois.
- UNLV has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven October games as a home favorite.
- The underdog has covered the spread in seven of UNLV’s last nine games at Allegiant Stadium.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Northern Illinois’ last four road games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of UNLV’s last five home games have gone UNDER the total points line.
UNLV Rebels Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 9, Kayden McGee leads the Mountain West Conference for yards per reception (20.6) this season.
Northern Illinois Huskies Player Prop Facts
- DeAree Rogers has recorded 7+ receptions in six consecutive games – longest streak in the FBS, heading into Week 9.
Matchup/League Facts
- UNLV ranks T130th among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (71.4).
- UNLV ranks T16th among FBS teams for interceptions this season (8).
- Northern Illinois ranks 138th among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (1.6).
- Northern Illinois ranks 138th among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (5.4).