In this article we will formulate a Kansas vs Arizona State prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, September 19th at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 3 matchup.
Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview
The Kansas Jayhawks are 1-1 this season after they lost to Missouri by a score of 38-21 last week. Kansas was tied 14-14 at halftime, but they were outscored 24-7 in the second half for the loss. The Jayhawks were out gained by a total of 469-254, went 3-15 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 3-1 in the game. Isaiah Marshall threw for 168 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Nik McMillan caught two passes for 52 yards and one score. Dylan Edwards rushed six times for 38 yards in the loss.
Prior to that game, Kansas defeated LIU by a score of 51-6 in week one. The Jayhawks have scored 36.0 points per game with 255.0 passing yards and 178.5 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 22.0 points against per game this season. Isaiah Marshall has thrown for 414 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Nik McMillan has eight receptions for 182 yards and two scores this season.
Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Preview
The Arizona State Sun Devils are 1-1 this year after they lost to Texas A&M by a score of 48-20 in their last game. Arizona State trailed 17-10 at halftime and they allowed 31 points in the second half for the loss. The Sun Devils out gained A&M by a total of 369-255, went 3-12 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 4-1 in the game. Cutter Boley threw for 254 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Reed Harris caught nine passes for 189 yards and two scores. Kyson Brown rushed 13 times for 66 yards in the loss.
Prior to that game, Arizona State defeated Morgan State by a score of 70-7 in week one. The Sun Devils have scored 45.0 points per game with 343.0 passing yards and 182.0 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 27.5 points against per game this season. Cutter Boley has thrown for 641 yards, eight touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Reed Harris has 15 catches for 326 yards and four scores this year.
Why the Kansas Jayhawks will win
- Arizona State has lost five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked teams at neutral venues.
- Arizona State has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games as a favorite at neutral venues.
- Kansas has won the first quarter in four of its last five September games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Arizona State has lost the first half in five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked teams at neutral venues.
Why the Arizona State Sun Devils will win
- Kansas has lost each of its last six games as an underdog.
- The favorite has won each of Arizona State’s last six games.
- Arizona State has covered the spread in each of its last five games at neutral venues.
- Kansas has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four September games as an underdog.
- Arizona State has won the first half in each of its last four games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Kansas’ last 11 September games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of Arizona State’s last seven September games as a favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.
Kansas Jayhawks Player Prop Facts
- Nik McMillan has recorded 50+ receiving yards in eight consecutive games – equal-longest streak in the FBS, heading into Week 3.
Arizona State Sun Devils Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 3, Cutter Boley ranks T3rd amongst FBS players for passing touchdowns (8) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Kansas ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Kansas ranks T1st among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (100.0).
- Arizona State ranks T1st among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (100.0).
- Arizona State ranks T4th among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (17.5).
Kansas vs Arizona State Prediction
These two teams start conference play with a neutral site game in London, so we will see if the travel has any impact on the game. ASU played well last week against Texas A&M, but turnovers cost them the game. Kansas was outplayed by Missouri last week and they allowed nearly 500 total yards. I don’t think the defenses are going to travel in this one and I think we will see plenty of points. Take the over in this matchup.