You can find this week 1 CFB matchup between the Jayhawks and Rebels on ESPN at 9:00 (12/26/23). This game will be played at Chase Field in Phoenix (AZ). Kansas is set to take on the Rebels in this non-conference matchup, and they are favored by 11.5 on the road. Read on for my thoughts and betting angles.

KANSAS JAYHAWKS VS UNLV REBELS BETTING PICK

The Pick: UNLV Rebels +11.5

This game will be played at Chase Field at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, December 26th.

WHY BET THE UNLV REBELS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 37-27 in favor of Kansas.
  • Even though we have Kansas winning straight-up, we like UNLV at +11.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 64.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 64 points.

Are the Jayhawks Ready for a Road Win?

This season, the Kansas Jayhawks are currently 8-4. So far this season, they have played five road games and six at home.

Kansas has gone into six games as the favorite this season and five games as the underdog. Their ATS record is currently 7-4.

So far this season, Kansas boasts an over/under record of 5-5-1. On average, their matchups have resulted in a combined score of 59.3 points, while the average over/under line has been 59 points.

Kansas enters the game on offense with an average of 33.6, ranking them 30th in the NCAA. Their passing game has them at 71st in the nation, with an average of 222.7 passing yards per game. On the ground, they’re at 11th in rushing yards, with an average of 458 rushing attempts per game this season.

The Jayhawks’ defense has given up 168.8 rushing yards per game this season, which is 96th. Opponents are recording an average of 210.5 passing yards, and opposing quarterbacks come in with a passer rating of 84.7 when playing against Kansas. In terms of points allowed, they currently sit 57th in NCAA rankings.

Can UNLV Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?

With a 9-4 record, the UNLV Rebels take on Kansas. Their road record so far is (4-2) and at home (4-2).

Against the spread, UNLV has gone 9-3 this season. The Rebels have been favored six times compared to six games as the underdog.

So far in this season, UNLV has posted an over/under record of 8-4. On average, their matchups have yielded a combined score of 61.3 points, with the typical over/under line set at 55.3 points.

UNLV’s offense has put up an average of 34.3 points per game, placing them 17th in the NCAA rankings. Through the air, they’ve gained 235.1 passing yards on average, ranking 48th in the nation. On the ground, they’re holding the 20th position in rushing yards, with 510 rushing attempts per game this season.

This season, the Rebels’ defense has yielded an average of 165.4 rushing yards, earning them a rank of 103rd. Opponents have an average of 238.7 passing yards, with opposing quarterbacks attaining a passer rating of 89.6 when facing UNLV. They are currently 32nd in points allowed in NCAA rankings.