UNLV Rebels vs. Kansas Jayhawks

The UNLV Rebels and the Kansas Jayhawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Qwest Center.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Jayhawks listed as 13½-point favorites versus the Rebels, while the game's total is sitting at 138.

UNLV took a 21-point lead into the break on Thursday and cruised from there to a 71-58 win over the Kent State Golden Flashes in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

The Golden Flashes had been listed as 2-point favorites in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the day's posted total (127).

Brandon Rush led the way with 18 points on Thursday as the Jayhawks knocked off Portland State Vikings 85-61 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

The top-seeded Jayhawks managed to cover the 22-point spread in that contest, while the combined score was a PUSH against the total (146).

Team records:
UNLV: 27-7 SU, 18-12-1 ATS
Kansas: 32-3 SU, 16-15-2 ATS

UNLV most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
After a win are 7-3

Kansas most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
UNLV is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Kansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

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