Kansas vs. UNLV: Week 3 College Football Predictions, Odds, and Best Bets from Expert Model
In Week 3 of the college football season, both the Kansas Jayhawks and UNLV Rebels are making waves, currently sitting in the “others receiving votes” section of the AP Top 25. They will face off on Friday night in one of only two games scheduled for the evening, providing a prime opportunity to catch the attention of national voters. This matchup is a rematch of the high-scoring 2023 Guaranteed Rate Bowl, where Kansas emerged victorious with a 49-36 win.
Kansas, coming off a loss to Illinois last week, holds a 1-1 record for the 2024 season. UNLV, on the other hand, is unbeaten at 2-0 with victories over Houston and FCS opponent Utah Tech.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET at Children’s Mercy Park in Lawrence, Kansas, where the Jayhawks have been strong, winning six of their last eight home games. Initially opening as 11-point favorites, Kansas is now favored by 9 points, with the over/under set at 57.5, down from the opening line of 60.5. Before placing any bets on the Kansas vs. UNLV game, be sure to check out the expert predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times and has historically produced a profit of over $2,000 for $100 players on its top-rated picks against the spread. It’s coming off a successful 13-9 season on top-rated spread picks. You can view the model’s picks at SportsLine.
Here are the latest odds for Kansas vs. UNLV:
- Spread: Kansas -9
- Over/Under: 57.5 points
- Money Line: Kansas -347, UNLV +271
Kansas Key Points:
- The Jayhawks, who started the season ranked No. 22 before moving up to No. 19, fell out of the rankings after a tough 23-16 loss to Illinois. Despite outgaining Illinois 319-272, four turnovers contributed to their defeat.
- Devin Neal, who has rushed for over 100 yards in both games this season, remains a crucial player. He rushed for 71 yards and a touchdown in last season’s win over UNLV and is expected to be pivotal again.
UNLV Key Points:
- After a nine-win season under Barry Odom last year, the Rebels are back with notable players including top receiver Ricky White and versatile playmaker Jacob De Jesus.
- White had seven catches for 97 yards and a touchdown against Kansas last season, while De Jesus added significant contributions both through the air and on the ground in their bowl matchup. UNLV has covered the spread in its last seven road games, while Kansas is 2-4 ATS in their last six games as a favorite.
How to Make Your Picks: The SportsLine model is predicting a total score of 64 points, leaning towards the Over. Additionally, the model indicates that one side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time. For the best insights and to see the model’s recommended picks, visit SportsLine.
