UNLV vs. Hawaii Prediction, Odds and Key Players to Watch for College Football Week 1

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The UNLV Rebels and the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors will face off in Week 1 in a matchup between two teams that already have a game under their belts this season.

UNLV was upset by the Memphis Tigers in Week 0, losing 27-21. Hawaii also suffered a loss, falling to Stanford 37-27 due to a returned fumble for a touchdown on what could have been a game-tying or game-winning drive by Hawaii.

One of these two teams will get their first win of the season on Saturday night.

UNLV vs. Hawaii Odds, Spread, and Total

Odds via Caesars Sportsbook

Spread

• UNLV -3 (-108)
• Hawaii +3 (-112)

Moneyline

• UNLV -148
• Hawaii +125

Total

• OVER 56.5 (-107)
• UNDER 56.5 (-114)

UNLV vs. Hawaii How to Watch

• Date: Saturday, September 5
• Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
• Venue: Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex
• How to Watch (TV): CW
• UNLV record: 0-1
• Hawaii record: 0-1

UNLV vs. Hawaii Betting Trends

• UNLV is 6-4 against the spread in its last 10 games vs. Hawaii
• The UNDER is 6-4 in the last 10 meetings between these two teams
• UNLV is 3-7 against the spread in its last 10 games
• Hawaii is 7-3 against the spread in its last 10 games

UNLV vs. Hawaii Key Player to Watch

• Jackson Arnold, QB - UNLV Rebels

Jackson Arnold was a one-man wrecking crew for UNLV in Week 0, completing 25-of-37 passes for 291 yards and two touchdowns, while adding 54 rushing yards on 21 carries. The performance wasn't enough to carry UNLV to a win, so he'll need to improve further in Week 1 against Hawaii.

UNLV vs. Hawaii Prediction and Best Bet

Despite losing in Week 0, I'm still high on this Hawaii offense led by Micah Alejado, but their defense is extremely concerning. They allowed Stanford to rack up 483 total yards, including 9.1 yards per pass attempt and 4.7 yards per carry.

UNLV was in a similar situation. Their offense was great in Week 0, but they allowed Memphis to gain 418 total yards of offense, including 8.6 yards per pass attempt and 5.7 yards per rush.

With that in mind, I'm going to pass on a side and bet the total instead. I think we're in for a high-scoring affair in the Mountain West.

Pick: OVER 56.5 (-107) via Caesars

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