The Kansas Jayhawks and Utah Utes meet Saturday in week 6 college football action at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Here’s a Utah vs. Kansas Prediction. This article will include a Utah vs. Kansas Pick.
Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview
The Kansas Jayhawks lost to Arizona State, beat Middle Tennessee, and they play Kansas State next. Kansas has lost 7 of its last 10 games. Isaiah Marshall is completing 54.8 percent of his passes for 810 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Nik McMillan and Nahzae Cox have combined for 423 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Bryson Hayes has 5 receptions.
The Kansas Jayhawks’ ground game is averaging 254 yards per contest, and Dylan Edwards leads the way with 296 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Kansas is allowing 17 points and 244.8 yards per game. Trey Lathan leads the Kansas Jayhawks with 22 tackles, Bam Crouch has 1 sack, and Elijah Cannon has 2 pass deflections.
Utah Utes Betting Preview
The Utah Utes beat Iowa State and Utah State, and they play Colorado next. Utah to start 5-0 for the first time since the 2015 season. Devon Dampier is completing 70.3 percent of his passes for 896 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Braden Pegan and Noah Bennee have combined for 430 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Wayshawn Parker has 15 receptions.
The Utah Utes ground game is averaging 225.8 yards per contest, and Wayshawn Parker leads the way with 328 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Utah is allowing 10.3 points and 258.5 yards per game. Trey Reynolds leads the Utah Utes with 24 tackles, Elijah Elliss has 2 sacks, and Jackson Bennee has 2 interceptions.
Why the Utah Utes will win
- Utah has won each of its last 14 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Kansas has lost each of its last seven games as an underdog.
- Kansas has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last nine October games as a road underdog.
- Utah has covered the spread in seven of its last eight October home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Kansas has lost the first half in 19 of its last 20 October games as a road underdog.
- Utah has won the first quarter in 13 of its last 15 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Why the Kansas Jayhawks will win
- Utah has lost three of its last four October games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Utah has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games as a top-15 AP-ranked team at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
- Utah has lost the first half in each of its last three October games as an AP-ranked team.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of Kansas’ last 11 October games as a road underdog have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of Utah’s last eight October games as a home favorite have gone OVER the total points line.
Utah Utes Player Prop Facts
- Devon Dampier has thrown two or more touchdown passes in 10 consecutive games – longest streak in the FBS.
Kansas Jayhawks Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 6, Dylan Edwards is one of only 18 players averaging over 50.0 rushing yards and 20.0 receiving yards per game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Utah has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of 30+ points of any FBS team this season (3).
- Utah ranks 1st among FBS teams for average point differential in first quarters this season (+12.8).
- Kansas has recorded the most home wins by a margin of 40+ points of any FBS team this season (2).
- Kansas ranks T1st among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (100.0).
Utah vs Kansas Prediction
Kansas has games here and there where it shows up and looks like it can be sneaky good. It’s done good things this season and has some pep in its step offensively. However, Kansas also has games where it just doesn’t show up and reminds us the program has a ways to go. Utah has been too consistent to step in front of, as it’s not only undefeated but is 4-0 ATS. Utah has done no wrong up to this point and has covered 8 of its last 10 games. I’ll lay the points with the Utes.