In this article, we will formulate a Hawaii vs UNLV prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 9th at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex in Honolulu, Hawaii. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 11 matchup.
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Betting Preview
The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors are 4-5 (2-2) this year after they defeated Fresno State by a score of 21-20 in their last game. Hawaii trailed 20-7 in the fourth quarter, but they scored with 15 seconds left and kicked the extra point for the win. The Rainbow Warriors outgained Fresno State by a total of 346-176, lost the turnover battle 2-0, and went 7-20 on third down in the game. Brayden Schager threw for 244 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception, while Nick Cenacle caught 12 passes for 113 yards and two scores.
Prior to that game, the Rainbow Warriors defeated Nevada by a score of 34-13 but did lose the three games prior to that. The Hawaii offense has scored 21.4 points per game with 243.3 passing yards and 103.4 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 22 points per game this season. Brayden Schager has completed 59.6% of his passes for 2,185 yards, 16 touchdowns, and nine interceptions, while Pofele Ashlock has caught 49 passes for 521 yards and five scores.
UNLV Rebels Betting Preview
The UNLV Rebels are 6-2 (2-1) this season after they lost to Boise State by a score of 29-24 in their last game. UNLV led 10-3 in the first quarter and 24-23 in the third, but they allowed the only points in the fourth for the loss. The Rebels were outgained by a total of 394-367, lost the turnover battle 1-0, and went 5-13 on third down in the game. Hajj-Malik Williams threw for 179 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while also rushing for 105 yards and one score.
Prior to that game, the Rebels defeated Oregon State by a score of 33-25 and Utah State by a score of 50-34. The UNLV offense has scored 41.1 points per game with 177.9 passing yards and 243.5 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 23.4 points per game this season. Hajj-Malik Williams has completed 67.9% of his passes for 1,017 yards, 12 touchdowns, and three interceptions, while Ricky White III has caught 51 passes for 671 yards and nine scores.
Why UNLV will cover
- UNLV has won each of its last six road games.
- UNLV has covered the spread in nine of its last 10 road games.
- Hawaii has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games as an underdog.
- UNLV has won the first quarter in each of its last three games against conference opponents.
- UNLV has won the first half in five of its last six road games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Hawaii’s last eight games at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of UNLV’s last six games as a favorite have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Hawaii ranks 133rd among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (3.3).
- Hawaii ranks 123rd among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (103.4).
- UNLV ranks 5th among FBS teams for points per game this season (41.1).
- UNLV ranks T6th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (12.6).
Hawaii vs UNLV Prediction
Hawaii comes into this matchup looking to build upon this two-game winning streak and they are trying to find two more wins to get to a bowl game. The Rainbow Warriors have played much better defense in their last two games but will face a very high-powered UNLV team here. The Rebels are coming off of a disappointing loss to Boise State in their last game, but they did have a bye last week. UNLV will be focused and ready to bounce back here, as they can still get to the Mountain West Championship game. I think this Hawaii team is improving, but they can’t hang with UNLV here. Take the Rebels on the road.