Colorado vs Kansas: Key Big 12 Clash Sets Stage for Saturday Showdown - Latest Odds & Prediction
Colorado (8-2, 8-2 ATS) visits Kansas (4-6, 4-6 ATS) this Saturday at 3:30 p.m. EST on FOX in their first meeting since 2010. The game features perfect weather conditions with temperatures in the upper 50s at kickoff in Lawrence.
Kansas Jayhawks players celebrate football victory
Coach Prime's Buffaloes have won four straight games and lead the Big 12, while Kansas comes off historic back-to-back wins over ranked opponents.
Current Odds (Caesars Sportsbook):
- Colorado: -2.5 to -3 (depending on sportsbook)
- Total: 59.5 (consensus)
- Best ML: Colorado -142 (DraftKings), Kansas +125 (BetMGM)
Key Trends:
- Colorado: 8 straight ATS wins
- Kansas: Won last 3 as underdogs, 4 straight ATS wins
- Both teams trending towards overs recently
Team Analysis:
Colorado's Offense:
- Last in rushing (770 yards)
- Led by QB Shedeur Sanders and two-way star Travis Hunter
- Hunter: 911 receiving yards (14th nationally), 74 catches (6th)
Kansas's Strategy:
- Strong running game led by Devin Neal (926 yards, 12 TDs)
- QB Jalon Daniels provides dual-threat capability
- Defense ranks 81st against pass but features strong CBs (Dotson/Bryant)
Prediction:
- Pick: Colorado -2.5
- Total: Over 59.5
Reasoning: Colorado's big-play ability and momentum, combined with both teams' offensive capabilities, suggest a high-scoring affair with the Buffaloes covering a close spread.
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