Las Vegas Rebels vs Northwestern Wildcats 9/14/2019 Picks Predictions

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The University of Nevada Las Vegas Rebels will try to take over the Wildcats at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois on Saturday afternoon. The Rebels won its season opener against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds but lost its second game to the Arkansas State Red Wolves to a score 17-43 at the Las Vegas Stadium Authority in Paradise, Nevada last Saturday. Las Vegas is 1-1 overall in the Mountain West Conference – West Division.

The Las Vegas Rebels were eating dust early in the game with a score of 3-23 at the half against the Red Wolves. QB Armani Rogers marked 47.5% in passing for 186 yards, a touchdown and an intercepted pass. RBs Randal Grimes and Steve Jenkins summed up 159 yards and a touchdown with WR Mekhi Stevenson grabbing 4 passes. Nevada University’s ground game averaged 259.5 yards per match with Charles Williams paving the pitch with 311 yards and 4 touchdowns. UNLV’s defenses allowed an average of 33 points and 419.5 yards per contest. Standing tall on defense are DB Evan Austrie with 16 tackles, Safety Bryce Jackson made 2 sacks, and DB Jericho Flowers deflected 3 passes.

Las Vegas Rebels vs Northwestern Wildcats Predictions 9/14/2019

Back in Evanston, the Wildcats had the full 2 weeks to prepare for their battle versus the Rebels. Northwestern University lost its season opener to the Stanford Cardinals to a score of 7-17 last August 31. The Wildcats are 0-1 in the Big 10 West Standings. Northwestern finished on top of their conference at an 8-1 win/loss record and a 9-5 tally overall last season.

QB TJ Green threw for 62 yards, no touchdowns, and no intercepted pass for a grade of 60% on his passing evaluation. RBs Bennett Skowronek and Jesse Brown totalled 76 yards on 6 receptions while WR John Molten IV caught a pass. RB Isaiah Bowser paves the path with 54 yards on 10 handles to help the Wildcats have an average of 93 yards per contest on its ground game. The defense allows 17 points and 365 yards per game with DB Travis Whillock delivering 10 tackles, OL Eku Leota averages .5 sacks per game, and DB Greg Newsome II deflecting two passes. Northwestern is 10-5 SU in its last 15 matches at home and 1-5 SU in its last 6 games played in September.

Las Vegas Rebels vs Northwestern Wildcats. The NCAAF pick for this game is the Las Vegas Rebels -17.5. UNLV QB will be on the sidelines with a foot injury, RB Biaggio Ali Walsh’s back is troubling him but will play in this match, RB Courtney Reese has an ankle injury and will not suit up in this contest. Northwestern QB TJ Green foot is injured and will be out of this match RB Isaiah Bowser’s knee is not well and may have to be rested on Saturday. The Las Vegas Rebels may not have the muscle to slow down the Wildcats. Moreover, The Wildcats have a tougher defense than the Rebels. Northwestern will win this contest and cover the spread at a predicted score of 33-11.