In this article, we will formulate a BYU vs Kansas prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 16th at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 12 matchup.
BYU Cougars Betting Preview
The BYU Cougars are 9-0 (6-0) this year after they defeated Utah by a score of 22-21 in their last game. BYU trailed 21-10 at halftime, but they scored 12 points in the second half and kicked a field goal with three seconds left for the win. The Cougars outgained Utah by a total of 339-259, won the turnover battle 3-0, and went 1-12 on third down in the game. Jake Retzlaff threw for 219 yards, while LJ Martin rushed for 68 yards on 11 carries.
Prior to that win, the Cougars won their first eight games of the season, including wins against SMU, Kansas State, and Baylor. The BYU offense has scored 33.7 points per game with 239 passing yards and 163.1 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 19.8 points per game this season. Jake Retzlaff has completed 58% of his passes for 2,091 yards, 18 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, while Chase Roberts has caught 37 passes for 588 yards and four scores.
Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview
The Kansas Jayhawks are 3-6 (2-4) this season after they defeated Iowa State by a score of 45-36 in their last game. Kansas led 31-13 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite allowing 23 points in the second half. The Jayhawks outgained Iowa State by a total of 532-461, won the turnover battle 1-0, and went 7-13 on third down in the game. Jalon Daniels threw for 295 yards and two touchdowns, while Devin Neal rushed for 116 yards and two scores in the win.
Prior to that game, the Jayhawks lost to Kansas State by a score of 29-27 but did beat Houston by a score of 42-14 before that. The Kansas offense has scored 31.7 points per game with 207.4 passing yards and 214.4 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 25.9 points per game this season. Jalon Daniels has completed 56.1% of his passes for 1,816 yards, 13 touchdowns, and nine interceptions, while Devin Neal has rushed for 874 yards and 10 scores.
Why BYU will cover
- BYU has won each of its last nine games.
- Kansas has lost each of its last four road games.
- Kansas has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight road games against AP-ranked teams.
- BYU has covered the spread in nine of its last 11 games.
- Kansas has lost the first half in 32 of its last 39 road games against conference opponents.
Why Kansas will cover
- BYU has lost four of its last five games in November.
- The team ranked 7th in the AP Poll has failed to cover the spread in each of its last seven games.
- Kansas has covered the spread in each of its last four games against AP-ranked teams.
- Kansas has won the first quarter in four of its last five games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of BYU’s last seven games as a favorite has gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of Kansas’ last seven games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- BYU ranks T2nd among FBS teams for interceptions this season (16).
- BYU ranks 4th among FBS teams for average point differential in third quarters this season (+8.1).
- Kansas ranks 3rd among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (96.8).
- Kansas ranks 4th among FBS teams for 3rd down conversion percentage this season (51.4).
BYU vs Kansas Prediction
BYU comes into this matchup trying to stay unbeaten on the season, but they really struggled to get by Utah in their last game and needed a few fortunate calls to go their way. The Cougars will have the home-field advantage, which is a big deal at this stadium. Kansas did pick up a win over Iowa State last week and their offense has been very good this season, but their defense has let them down in more than a few games. The Jayhawks are not a good tackling team and I expect BYU to move the ball fairly easily. Take the over here.