The Kansas Jayhawks (0-0) are heavily favored, by 32 points, facing the FCS Missouri State Bears on Friday, September 1, 2023 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. The over/under is 60 in the outing.
Kansas vs. Missouri State Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | -32 | -110 | -110 | 60 | -110 | -110 |
Computer Pick
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison (2022)
| Kansas | Missouri State | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 35.6 (24) | 27.0 (20) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 35.5 (128) | 38.0 (28) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 18 (75) | 0 (1) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 18 (47) | 1 (31) |
Kansas vs. Missouri State Betting Insights (2022)
Kansas Stats and Trends
- Kansas put together a 7-4-2 record against the spread last season.
- Kansas and its opponent combined to go over the point total in nine of 13 contests last season.
- The Jayhawks’ 13 games last season went over this contest’s total of 60 points 10 times.
- Kansas’ outings last season had an average total of 62.8, 2.8 more points than this game’s over/under.
Missouri State Stats and Trends (2022)
- Missouri State’s matchups last year had a 59.5-point average over/under, 0.5 fewer points than this game’s total.
Kansas Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- Jalon Daniels threw for 2,014 yards (223.8 per game) while completing 66.1% of his passes (152-for-230), with 18 touchdowns and four interceptions last year. He also carried the ball 77 times for 419 yards and seven touchdowns, averaging 46.6 yards per game.
- A season ago Devin Neal churned out 1,090 rushing yards (83.8 per game) and scored nine touchdowns.
- Lawrence Arnold hauled in 44 passes for 716 yards last year while scoring four touchdowns. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 59.7 receiving yards.
- Luke Grimm also contributed with 52 catches for 623 yards and six touchdowns.
- Mason Fairchild totaled 443 receiving yards on 35 catches with six TDs.
- Lonnie Phelps boasted an impressive stat line of seven sacks, nine TFL and 53 tackles last year.
- In last year’s campaign, Kenny Logan Jr. racked up 101 tackles, one TFL, and two interceptions.
- Last season, Ra’Mello Dotson grabbed two interceptions and added 51 tackles, one TFL, and five passes defended.
Missouri State Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- Jason Shelley threw for 357 yards while completing 55.8% of his passes with one touchdown and zero interceptions last season. He also carried the ball 17 times for 14 yards and one score.
- Jacardia Wright took 14 attempts for 37 rushing yards a season ago (37.0 per game) and scored one touchdown. He also caught four passes for 37 yards.
- Kevon Latulas reeled in five passes for 71 yards last year. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 71.0 yards per game.
- Naveon Mitchell also contributed with three catches for 66 yards. He was targeted zero times, and posted 66.0 receiving yards per game.
- Tyrone Scott caught three passes on zero targets for 65 yards and one TD.
- Last season Celdon Manning piled up zero sacks, 51 tackles, one TFL, and five passes defended.
- Tahj Chambers intercepted one pass and tacked on 51 tackles, one TFL, and five passes defended last season.
