- The Utah Utes are a -11.5 point favorite vs. the Kansas Jayhawks
- Kansas vs. Utah Total (Over/Under): 51.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN
Kansas (2-2) visit Rice-Eccles Stadium to take on Utah (4-0) on Oct. 10 in Salt Lake City, UT. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:15 pm.
The Utah Utes are betting favorites in Week 6, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-165).
The Kansas vs. Utah Over/Under is 51.5 total points.
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Kansas vs. Utah Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Kansas | +11.5 +125 | 51.5 -110 | +525 |
| Utah | -11.5 -165 | 51.5 -110 | -700 |
Kansas vs Utah Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Utah will win this game with 77.5% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
The winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both the Kansas Jayhawks and the Utah Utes, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Kansas vs Utah Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Utah will cover the spread with 69.8% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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Kansas Best Bets Today
- Kansas has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 10 games (+5.65 Units / 49% ROI)
- Kansas has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.90 Units / 33% ROI)
- Kansas have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.55 Units / 30% ROI)
- Kansas has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 6 of their last 10 games (+1.45 Units / 13% ROI)
- Kansas has hit the Game Total Over in 5 of their last 10 games (+0.60 Units / 5% ROI)
Utah Best Bets Today
- Utah has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 11 games (+8.05 Units / 8% ROI)
- Utah has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 7 of their last 8 games at home (+6.10 Units / 68% ROI)
- Utah have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 8 games at home (+5.90 Units / 67% ROI)
- Utah has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 8 games at home (+5.90 Units / 65% ROI)
- Utah has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 8 games at home (+5.90 Units / 63% ROI)
Kansas Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Kansas Jayhawks is 2-2 against the spread this college football season (-0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- Kansas is 1-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -5.88% ROI
- Kansas is 2-1 when betting the Over for +0.9 Units / 20.45% ROI
- Kansas is 1-2 when betting the Under for -1.2 Units / -27.27% ROI
Utah Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Utah Utes is 4-0 against the spread this college football season (+4 Units / 91.32% ROI).
- Utah is 3-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +3 Units / 5.12% ROI
- Utah is 2-2 when betting the Over for -0.2 Units / -4.52% ROI
- Utah is 2-2 when betting the Under for -0.18 Units / -4.11% ROI
Kansas: Keys to the Game vs. Utah
Kansas was 3-7 (.300) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards last season– T-31st-worst in FBS; Average: .479
Kansas was 2-7 (.222) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times last season– T-12th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .481
Kansas is winless (0-6) when allowing 5 or more explosive passes since the 2024 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .511
Kansas is 1-6 (.143) when allowing 200 or more passing yards since the 2024 season– 4th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .513
Utah: Keys to the Game vs. Kansas
Utah is undefeated (11-0) when allowing less than 5 explosive passes since the 2024 season– T-best in FBS; Average: .622
Utah was 3-6 (.333) when their opponent committed less than 60 yards in penalties last season– T-7th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .581
Utah is 2-1 (.667) when in a one score game since the 2024 season– T-14th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .515
Utah is 15-1 (.938) when making 7 or more explosive plays since the 2024 season– 7th-best in FBS; Average: .655
Matchup Notes for Kansas vs. Utah
Utah’s RBs averaged 11.6 yards after the catch last season — T-6th-best among FBS RBs. Kansas’s defense allowed just 6.0 RAC to RBs last season — T-24th-best among FBS defenses.
Utah had 2.0 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-22nd-best among FBS skill players. Kansas’s defense allowed 1.6 receiving touchdowns per game last season — 4th-worst among Big 12 defenses.
Utah’s TEs had 0.7 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-4th-best among P5 TEs. Kansas’s defense allowed 1.6 receiving touchdowns per game last season — 4th-worst among Big 12 defenses.
Kansas’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 13.1% of 344 attempts last season — T-15th-best among FBS offenses. Utah’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 8.1% of attempts last season — 5th-best among Big 12 defenses.
Kansas gained 2,667 yards on 211 receptions (12.6 YPR) last season — T-35th-best among FBS skill players. Utah’s defense allowed 12.2 Yards Per Reception last season — T-32nd-worst among FBS defenses.
Kansas’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 13.1% of 344 attempts last season — T-15th-best among FBS offenses. Utah’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 8.1% of attempts last season — T-29th-best among FBS defenses.
Kansas Offensive Stats & Trends
Kansas Skill Players averaged 31.5 yards per reception (189 yards/6 catches) on 3rd and short last season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 10.7
Kansas Skill Players had no receptions on 3 targets on 3rd down last week– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 60%
Kansas Skill Players averaged 31.5 yards per reception (189 yards/6 catches) on 3rd and short last season– best among Big 12 Teams; Average: 13.2
Kansas rushed for 5 TDs in the Red Zone last week– 2nd-most among FBS Offenses
Kansas’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 13.1% of 344 attempts last season — T-15th-best among FBS offenses. Utah’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 8.1% of attempts last season — 5th-best among Big 12 defenses.
Utah Offensive Stats & Trends
Utah TEs had 6 receptions for 20 or more yards in the 4th quarter last season– most among Big 12 Teams
Utah TEs caught 6 touchdown passes in the 4th quarter last season– most among Power Conference Teams
Utah WRs had just one touchdown on 7 receptions in the Red Zone last season– 2nd-worst Receptions Per TD among Power Conference Teams; Average: 2.0
Utah TEs caught 6 touchdown passes in the 4th quarter last season– most among Big 12 Teams
Utah WRs had just one touchdown on 7 receptions in the Red Zone last season– worst Receptions Per TD among Big 12 Teams; Average: 2.1
Kansas Defensive Stats & Trends
Kansas has no interceptions and 4 TD passes allowed this season– T-worst in the Big 12; Average: 1.5
Kansas has no interceptions and 4 TD passes allowed this season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 1.8
Kansas has no interceptions (99 pass attempts) this season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 39.4
Kansas tackled opponents for a loss on 6 of 16 rushing attempts (38% TFL%) last week– best in the Big 12; Average: 17%.
Kansas has no interceptions and 12 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– T-worst in the Big 12; Average: 7.4
Utah Defensive Stats & Trends
Utah has allowed a Completion Pct of just 41% (33 completions/81 attempts) when opponents had over 10 yards to go since the 2024 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 61%
Utah has allowed a Completion Pct of just 49% (259 completions/528 attempts) since the 2024 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 61%
Utah tackled opponents for a loss on 5 of 22 rushing attempts (23% TFL%) on 3rd and short last season– best in the Big 12; Average: 11%.
Utah tackled opponents for a loss on 5 of 22 rushing attempts (23% TFL%) on 3rd and short last season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 10%.
Utah has allowed opponents to catch just 259 of 529 passes (49% Reception Pct) since the 2024 season– best in the Big 12; Average: 61%
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