Guaranteed Rate Bowl: Kansas vs. UNLV odds, picks and predictions
The Kansas Jayhawks (8-4) face the UNLV Rebels (9-4) in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl Tuesday night. Kick from Chase Field in Phoenix is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Kansas vs. UNLV odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Kansas snapped a 2-game losing streak to end its season with a 49-16 victory over Cincinnati to cover as a 7-point road favorite Nov. 25. QB Jason Bean went 13 of 17 for 250 yards and 2 touchdowns. His top receivers were WR Lawrence Arnold (3 receptions for 74 yards) and WR Quentin Skinner (4 for 72). On the ground, Bean had 2 TDs while RB Devin Neal led the team with 10 carries for 106 yards and 2 scores.
UNLV ended its season on a 2-game skid after falling 44-20 against Boise State while failing to cover as a 2.5-point home underdog Dec. 2. QB Jayden Maiava threw for 166 yards with 2 interceptions on a 15-of-29 performance. RB Vincent Davis Jr. led the team in rushing with 14 carries for 55 yards and a TD.
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Kansas vs. UNLV odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:34 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Kansas -450 (bet $450 to win $100) | UNLV +333 (bet $100 to win $333)
- Against the spread (ATS): Kansas -11 (-110) | UNLV +11 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 67.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
Kansas vs. UNLV picks and predictions
Prediction
Kansas 31, UNLV 27
Moneyline
PASS.
At -450 odds, there is no value on taking Kansas to beat a UNLV squad that struggled in its final 2 weeks of the season.
Against the spread
BET UNLV +11 (-110).
UNLV is 10-3 ATS this season. It has played as an underdog 6 times and has covered in 5 of them, including both times it was catching more than 10 points. Kansas has failed to cover in 2 of its last 3 games as a favorite. While Kansas should leave Tuesday with a victory, it will not be by 12 or more points.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 67.5 (-115).
While both teams are capable of moving the ball on offense, this line will be the highest for either team all season. The Under has hit -- and the Jayhawks have held opponents to 21 points or fewer -- in 3 of Kansas' last 4 games. Expect a high-scoring game, but not enough for the Over to hit.
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