UNLV was arguably one of the top 10 Group of Five teams in the country after going 8-4 in the regular season en route to making the Mountain West Championship.
But the Rebels (9-4) also lost their last two contests, including the conference title game against Boise State. So they’ll be looking to bounce back and end the 2023 season strong with a victory in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl against Kansas.
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Guaranteed Rate Bowl Betting Odds
Kansas is a -10.5 college football betting odds favorite against UNLV, with the Over/Under being 68.5.
The moneyline for Kansas is -450, while it’s +333 for UNLV.
Guaranteed Rate Bowl On TV
The Guaranteed Rate Bowl matchup between Kansas and UNLV will be televised on ESPN.
The contest will kick off at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Dec. 26, at Chase Field in Phoenix.
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Kansas vs. UNLV Prediction
I’m picking Kansas to win but for UNLV to cover the spread at +10.5. I also am predicting the game will go Under 68.5 total points.
I think Kansas is the better team. But I don’t think the Jayhawks are 13 points better.
I believe UNLV’s offense will prove to be talented enough to keep this game close. The Rebels are first in the Mountain West with 34.3 points per game scored and are third with 414.8 yards per game gained.
But I think Kansas will be in control for most of this matchup. The Jayhawks put together an impressive resume this season, including a win over Oklahoma and an 8-4 overall record. They’ve also limited three of their last four opponents to 21 or fewer points, so I think their defense will make critical plays on the way to a victory.
