UNLV vs. Illinois

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels don't get the notoriety of the major conference teams, but that certainly doesn't mean they are not equipped to play against them and win. The Rebels at 10-2, certainly proved that when they took on then No. 1 North Carolina on a neutral site, soundly beating the Heels by 10 points. Illinois is the sexy team in this matchup at 10-0 on the season, but their only test was vs. a Gonzaga team that is a bit less than what they usually are this season, so UNLV will be the best team they have faced all year. The public is buying into the appeal of backing the Illini with their unbeaten record as well over 60% are backing them. The Illini have been futile as a neutral-court favorite posting a 1-10 ATS mark in their last 11. Go with UNLV here.