Programs experiencing renaissance seasons collide when the Kansas Jayhawks and UNLV Rebels square off in the 2023 Guaranteed Rate Bowl on Tuesday at Chase Field in Phoenix. Kansas (8-4) will try to complete just the sixth nine-win season in program history. Since 1909, the Jayhawks have won nine games in a season just three times. Meanwhile UNLV (9-4) is looking for just its third 10-win season in program history and its first since 1984 when the team finished 11-2 with Randall Cunningham at quarterback. The Rebels also will be playing in their first bowl game since the Heart of Texas Bowl in the 2013 season.
Kickoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. The Jayhawks are 10.5-point favorites in the latest Kansas vs. UNLV odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 67.5. Before making any UNLV vs. Kansas picks, you need to see the college football predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Kansas vs. UNLV and has locked in its picks and predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's CFB picks. Here are several college football odds and trends for UNLV vs. Kansas:
- Kansas vs. UNLV spread: Jayhawks -10.5
- Kansas vs. UNLV over/under: 67.5 points
- Kansas vs. UNLV money line: Jayhawks -383, Rebels +300
- KAN: Jayhawks leads the country in yards per punt return (21.60)
- UNLV: Jose Pizano ranks No. 3 in the FBS in points scored (127)
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Why Kansas can cover
The Jayhawks face a UNLV defense that has struggled to stop the run this season. The Rebels give up 163.3 rushing yards per game, which ranks 87th in the country. That bodes well for a prolific Kansas ground game, which gashes opponents for 211.3 rushing yards a game, the eighth best average in the nation.
That UNLV defense also has been cold to end the season. Over their last two games, the Rebels have given up 267.0 rushing yards per game, which ranks 123rd in the FBS over that time. They also have allowed 7.6 yards per play, which is 119th. See which team to pick here.
Why UNLV can cover
The Rebels' Go-Go Offense has been relentless in the red zone this season. UNLV ranks second in the country with 37 rushing touchdowns; only Liberty (39) has more. That's also the second best total in program history, behind only the 1974 team, which had 38 rushing touchdowns in 13 games.
In addition, the Rebels have done an excellent job at forcing turnovers this season. UNLV leads the Mountain West and ranks ninth in the nation in takeaways (24). The defense has forced at least one turnover in 17 of its last 18 games. See which team to pick here.
How to make Kansas vs. UNLV picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Under the total, predicting 66 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time. You can see the model's CFB picks at SportsLine.
So who wins UNLV vs. Kansas, and which side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has notched a profit of well over $2,000 on its top-rated college football spread picks, and find out.
