UNLV Rebels vs Kansas Jayhawks Betting Pick & Prediction 9/13/24

ESPN is set to broadcast the week three non-conference matchup between the Kansas Jayhawks and UNLV Rebels, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 ET at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City. The Jayhawks are the -7 point favorites, and the over/under line is currently at 57.5 points. The Rebels enter the game with a 2-0 record, while Kansas is 1-1 on the season.

UNLV REBELS VS KANSAS JAYHAWKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Kansas Jayhawks -7

This game will be played at Children’s Mercy Park at 7:00 ET on Friday, September 13th.

WHY BET THE KANSAS JAYHAWKS:

• We have the Kansas Jayhawks winning this one by a score of 32 to 20
• Not only do we have the Kansas Jayhawks winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -7
• We see this game finishing below the line of 57.5 points

Will The UNLV Rebels Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs

UNLV is now 2-0 after a 72-14 blowout win over Utah Tech. This game had no betting lines, but the Rebels and Trailblazers combined for 86 points.

UNLV dominated from the start, taking a 28-7 lead after the first quarter. The Rebels added 16 more points in the second quarter to lead 44-7 at halftime. After a 7-7 tie in the third quarter, UNLV closed out the game with 21 unanswered points in the fourth.

UNLV’s offense was unstoppable in their 72-14 win, racking up 694 total yards. The ground game was particularly dominant, with 503 rushing yards and six touchdowns. The Rebels picked up 33 first downs, with their passing game contributing 191 yards and three touchdowns.

Matthew Sluka completed 8 of 17 passes for 161 yards, throwing three touchdowns and ending with a passer rating of 120.34. On the ground, Greg Burrell led the way with 101 yards on 11 carries, while Ricky White III was the top receiver, catching five passes for 111 yards.

UNLV’s defense was dominant in their most recent game, holding Utah Tech to just 14 points and 293 total yards. The Rebels were particularly strong against the run, allowing only 67 rushing yards on 24 attempts. In the passing game, they gave up 226 yards and two touchdowns, but UNLV’s secondary did come up with an interception. Overall, the Rebels allowed just 13 first downs.

Are The Kansas Jayhawks Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?

After a 1-0 start to the season, Kansas was on the road against Illinois, looking to move to 2-0. However, the Jayhawks ended up losing 23-17, resulting in a 1-1 record. Kansas was favored by -5.5 but fell short, both in the game and against the spread. The over/under line was set at 58.5 points, but the total score was 40 points, resulting in the under hitting.

Kansas fell behind early, with Illinois leading 3-0 after the first quarter. The Jayhawks managed to tie the game at 10-10 by halftime, but Illinois outscored them 7-0 in the third quarter. Kansas added a field goal in the fourth quarter but couldn’t overcome Illinois, who added 10 more points to secure the win.

Despite their 23-17 loss to Illinois, Kansas’ offense put up 327 total yards and moved the chains 18 times. The Jayhawks’ ground game was effective, picking up 186 yards on 33 carries, but they were unable to find the end zone on the ground. The passing game, led by Jalon Daniels, contributed 141 yards, with Daniels completing 18 of 32 passes (56.2%). Unfortunately, Daniels also threw three interceptions, resulting in a passer rating of 49.09.

Devin Neal was the standout in the rushing attack, averaging 7.2 yards per carry and totaling 101 yards. Lawrence Arnold led the receiving corps with four catches for 44 yards and one touchdown.

After facing Illinois, Kansas’ defense will be looking to build on a solid performance. They held Illinois to just 271 yards of total offense and 23 points. The Jayhawks were particularly effective against the pass, limiting Illinois to 192 yards through the air on 16 completions. On the ground, Kansas gave up 79 yards and one rushing touchdown.