College Football Betting Line Favors the Kansas State Wildcats over the Kansas Jayhawks

The visiting Kansas State Wildcats hope to send their betting fans to the pay window on Saturday as they look to cover the spread at Memorial Stadium-Lawrence against the Jayhawks.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The home Kansas Jayhawks were 23-point underdogs in this NCAA football battle at Sportsbook earlier (watch for line movement). No over under line was available early in the week, but was set to be posted shortly.

Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pointed to a potential 45-9 result in favor of the Wildcats early in the week. That outcome may change during the week, if injuries alter the models, so check the college football picks page before game time. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.

Kansas State Wildcats vs Kansas Jayhawks Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Kansas Jayhawks sit at 1-6 (1-6 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the Kansas State Wildcats are currently 3-4 (3-4 ATS). Looking to bet on the totals? Kansas is 5-2 OU, and Kansas State is 4-3 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Kansas vs Kansas State injuries news.

The OddsShark Power Rankings have the Kansas Jayhawks at No. 136 and the Kansas State Wildcats at No. 39 heading into this contest.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up the Kansas Jayhawks No. 109-ranked offense (21.14 PPG) against a Kansas State Wildcats defense that ranks No. 52 at 24 PPG. The Kansas Jayhawks passing attack has averaged 224.71 yards per game, less than the Kansas State Wildcats give up through the air (262.71 YPG on average).

In comparing defenses, the Kansas State Wildcats own the league's No. 26-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 115.5 yards per game when on the road. Kansas, on the other hand, rates No. 61 this week in generating rushing yards at home.