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The No. 2 Michigan Wolverines look to make it a 2-0 start as the UNLV Rebels come to town in Week 2. Michigan handled the East Carolina Pirates 30-3 in Week 1 as J.J. McCarthy threw for 280 yards and three TDs. Meanwhile, the Rebels had their ground game on display in Week 1 as they defeated the Bryant Bulldogs 44-14 behind five rushing TDs. Jay Harbaugh and Mike Hart will fill in for head coach Jim Harbaugh, who is serving the second of his three-game suspension to open the season. 

Kickoff is 3:30 p.m. on CBS and Paramount+. The Wolverines are 38-point favorites in the latest Michigan vs. UNLV odds from the SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 57. Before locking in any UNLV vs. Michigan picks, you need to see the college football predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.

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The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Since its inception, the proprietary computer model has generated a stunning profit of almost $2,500 for $100 players on its top-rated college football picks against the spread. Anyone who has followed the model has seen huge returns.

Now the model has dialed in on Michigan vs. UNLV and just revealed its coveted picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Now, here are the college football odds and trends for UNLV vs. Michigan: 

  • Michigan vs. UNLV spread: Wolverines -38
  • Michigan vs. UNLV  over/under: 57 points 
  • Michigan vs. UNLV  money line: Michigan -10000, UNLV +2000
  • Michigan vs. UNLV  picks: See picks here
  • Michigan vs. UNLV  streaming: Paramount+

Why Michigan can cover

The Wolverines missed covering the spread in Week 1, but they can do it in Week 2 if J.J. McCarthy and Roman Wilson can keep up their chemistry. The QB-WR duo connected for three TDs against the Pirates, while Michigan's defense helped with the heavy lifting by holding East Carolina to 235 total yards.

Michigan also has one of the best running back duos in the country. Heisman contender Blake Corum needed just 10 carries to pile up 73 yards and a score last week. Donovan Edwards had 12 carries for 37 yards last week and he did damage as a receiver, making four catches for 33 yards. See picks at SportsLine. 

Why UNLV can cover

The Rebels have a real chance to cover the spread on Saturday if their ground game can have a similar performance as they did in Week 1. Running backs Vincent Davis, Doug Brumfield and Jai'Den Thomas all rushed for 60 or more yards while contributing four of UNLV's five rushing TDs. Donavyn Lester added a 2-yard run in the third quarter

A strong running game would keep the clock moving, shorten the game and give the Rebels the opportunity to be more competitive. Michigan blitzed through its first three non-conference opponents last year, covering in all three games, but the Wolverines weren't as crisp in this year's first tune up against ECU, giving UNLV backers hope that oddsmakers have again overestimated Michigan in Week 2. See picks at SportsLine. 

How to make UNLV vs. No. 2 Michigan picks

SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the point total, projecting the teams to combine for 62 points. It also says one side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time. You can see the model's pick at SportsLine. 

So who wins Michigan vs. UNLV, and which side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that is up almost $2,500 on top-rated spread picks since its inception, and find out, and don't forget to stream on Paramount+.