UNLV vs Northern Illinois Prediction Football Picks Today 10/31/26

UNLV vs Northern Illinois Prediction 

Northern Illinois comes into this game looking for their first win of the season, but they have lost each of their last five games by at least 18 points. The Huskies have allowed 35+ points in four of their last five games, but they have scored 21 or fewer in four of those five. UNLV has won three of their last four games and they have scored 31 points or more in three of those four. The Rebels have had some defensive issues this season, but they should have no problems here. Take UNLV to cover this big number at home.

UNLV Rebels Betting Preview

The UNLV Rebels are 4-3 (2-1) this season after they lost to Air Force by a score of 41-31 in their last game. UNLV led 17-13 at halftime and 24-20 in the fourth quarter, but they allowed 21 points in the fourth in the loss. The Rebels were out gained by a total of 448-376, went 9-13 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 2-0 in the game. Jackson Arnold threw for 246 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Kayden McGee caught five passes for 99 yards and two scores. Arnold also led the ground game with 13 carries for 78 yards and one score in the defeat. 

Prior to that loss, UNLV defeated North Dakota State by a score of 13-7 and Cal by a score of 39-31. The Rebels have scored 24.1 points per game with 199.3 passing yards and 171.3 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 23.7 points against per game this season. Jackson Arnold has thrown for 1,386 yards with 10 touchdowns and two interceptions this season. 

Northern Illinois Huskies Betting Preview

The Northern Illinois Huskies are 0-7 (0-3) this year after they lost to Hawaii by a score of 56-21 in their last game. Northern Illinois trailed 35-14 at halftime and they allowed the first 14 points in the second half in the lopsided loss. The Huskies were out gained by a total of 504-266, went 1-7 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 5-1 in the game. Taron Dickens threw for 171 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions, while DeAree Rogers caught eight passes for 115 yards and two scores. Telly Johnson Jr rushed 14 times for 63 yards in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Northern Illinois lost to Wyoming by a score of 41-23 and Air Force by a score of 28-7. The Huskies have scored 15.1 points per game with 201.6 passing yards and 100.1 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 38.6 points against per game this season. Taron Dickens has thrown for 1,364 yards with six touchdowns and five interceptions, while Telly Johnson has rushed 95 times for 502 yards and four scores this year. 

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.

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).