UNLV is just one of two Group of Five squads to upset a Power Four team this season. Can the Rebels pull off that feat again?
UNLV defeated Houston in Week 1, and it wasn’t particularly close. The Rebels won 27-7 and didn’t allow a touchdown until the final minute.
But earning another victory and staying undefeated this week could be a completely different kind of feat. UNLV will take on Kansas at home, a team that’s desperate to bounce back after losing to Illinois last week and one that wants to be competitive in the Big 12.
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UNLV vs. Kansas Betting Odds
UNLV is a +7 college football betting odds underdog against Kansas, with the Over/Under being 58.
The moneyline for UNLV is +220, while it’s -275 for Kansas.
UNLV vs. Kansas On TV
The matchup between UNLV and Kansas will be televised on ESPN.
The game will kick off at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Sept. 13. The contest is taking place at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.
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UNLV vs. Kansas Prediction
I predict UNLV will win and cover the spread at +7. I also project the game will go Under 58 points.
I think the Rebels have already laid out the blueprint for how they would want to win a game like this. As long as it’s a low-scoring affair, UNLV should have a chance.
And that’s a bit of an identity shift after the Rebels were a high-scoring team a year ago. But their defense has been stout thus far, allowing just 247 yards against Houston, which went 3 of 18 on third and fourth downs in that clash.
UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka has completed just 14 of 30 throws this year. But he has five touchdowns compared to one pick and is leading the team with 129 rushing yards to go with another score on the ground. If he can manage things on offense and sustain a few drives, I believe this UNLV defense is strong enough to lead the Rebels to a win.
