UNLV Rebels vs Kansas Jayhawks Prediction, 9/13/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UNLV Rebels vs Kansas Jayhawks

Date: Friday, September 13, 2024

Location: Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, KS

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Jayhawks (-7.0)

Total/Over-Under: 56.5

The UNLV Rebels (2-0) are on their way to Children's Mercy Park on Friday, September 13, 2024 where they will attempt to defeat the Kansas Jayhawks (1-1). Kansas opens this matchup as 7.0-point favorites. The betting total is set at 56.5.

The UNLV Rebels step onto the field holding a record of 2-0 for this season. In their last matchup, the Rebels stepped onto the field against the Utah Tech Trailblazers and went home with a win by a final score of 72-14. Overall, they had 81 plays for 694 yds. The UNLV Rebels ended up running the ball 63 different times and accounted for 503 yards, which came out to an average of 8.0 yds per carry. Against the run, the Rebels gave up 67 yds on 24 attempts, which averages out to 2.8 yds per rush allowed. UNLV conceded 18 pass completions on 34 attempts for 226 yds, and a completion rate of 52.9%.

The Rebels have tallied 1,002 total yards over the course of this season. When it comes to scoring, UNLV has earned 5 touchdowns via the pass and 6 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the football 2 times. UNLV has a total of 48 1st downs, and they have been flagged for 12 infractions for 118 yds. As a unit they average 349.0 yards on the ground which is 3rd in Division 1. Regarding scoring points, the UNLV Rebels are sitting at 49.5 points per contest.

When talking about passing yards, the Rebels are giving up 435 yds which puts them in 84th in D-1. They are giving up 217.5 yards per game via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 55.6%. For the year, they have allowed 270.0 yards per outing putting them 41st in college football. They have given up 3 touchdowns by air and no touchdowns running the ball. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 2.1 yards per rush on the ground and 52.5 yards on the ground per contest on the campaign. Over the course of this season, they have allowed 105 rushing yards through 2 games. The Rebels are ranked 28th in D-1 when it comes to team defense, giving up 10.5 points per game.

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The Jayhawks head into this matchup 1-1 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Jayhawks walked away with a loss by a score of 23-17 when they played the Illinois Fighting Illini. The Jayhawks finished the game with a total of 319 yds on 65 plays (4.9 yds per play). Kansas ran for 5.4 yds per attempt, totaling 178 yards on 33 attempts. Kansas relinquished 34 attempts on the ground for 79 yards (2.3 yds per carry). The Jayhawks secondary gave up a completion rate of 64.0%, surrendering 192 yards on 16 out of 25 passing.

The Kansas Jayhawks maintain an average of 424.5 yards per outing, which is good for 54th in Division 1. The Kansas offense has 48 penalty yards on 4 infractions, which is 132nd in the country in terms of helping out the opposition. They maintain an average of 254.5 rushing yards per game and have run for 509 yards for the year. They have thrown 4 picks while letting opponents recover 2 fumbles and they have been able to record 44 1st downs. Regarding the points being put on the board, the Jayhawks are 61st in the nation by scoring 32.5 points per game. For the season thus far, the Jayhawks have thrown for a total of 340 passing yards as well as an average of 170.0 passing yards per game, giving them a rank of 107th in Division 1.

Kansas has allowed a total of 154 rushing yards (77.0 yards per outing) and 1 touchdown on the ground on the campaign. They have allowed the opposition 0 touchdowns through the air in addition to 159.5 yards/contest, which has them in 46th in D-1. They have earned 1 fumble recovery and 1 pick on the season. The Jayhawks defense has been on the field for 117 plays, which ranks 34th in the country. The Jayhawks are surrendering 13.0 PPG, which has them ranked 36th in the country. In total, they have conceded 26 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Rebels/Jayhawks college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Jayhawks -7.0

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