Missouri vs Kansas Prediction, Picks & Odds | 11 Sep 2026
College Football Betting Preview: Missouri vs Kansas
Missouri square off against Kansas at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 20:00 on Friday, September 11.
Kansas should be able to battle hard and our prediction is that the Jayhawks will cover the spread against Missouri. It’s set at an attractive +5.5 and you can get -105.
Missouri Tigers started the season with a win, cruising to a 54-14 home victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions at Faurot Field.
Kansas Jayhawks also opened the season with a win, beating LIU Sharks 51-6 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Missouri won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 42-31 triumph when facing Kansas at Faurot Field.
Quarterbacks
Austin Simmons
Isaiah Marshall
Missouri vs Kansas Prediction & Picks
Our Missouri vs Kansas betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, correct score insight, top player prop bets and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.
Game Prediction
The best bet could involve backing Kansas against the spread in this college football showdown. There’s an attractive +5.5 available at -105 that the underdogs cover the line and that has to be our pick.
We keep a close eye on team news and our CFB handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter predictions ahead of the action.
Key Missouri vs Kansas stats:
Kansas +5.5 Probability
If you go by the best sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.3% prospect of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.
There are many betting alternatives to the spread and we particularly like the Winning Margin lines. It’s great whether you’re expecting things to be close or comprehensive.
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Player Prop Picks
Isaiah Marshall (Kansas) can be backed at -114 to rack up over 183.5 passing yards. The line for QB Passing Yards looks attractive and we’re confident of securing a return.
Jamal Roberts (Kansas) is available at -114 to rack up over 86.5 rushing yards. We’re confident in taking him to cover the Player Rushing Yards line and bettors can place this bet with confidence.
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Same Game Parlay Pick
Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Kansas to cover the +5.5 spread, Under 50.5 on the total and Isaiah Marshall (Kansas) to have Over 183.5 passing yards.
A same game parlay allows bettors to place a multiple wager on the same football game. You can go through the available betting lines and cherry-pick the outcomes that you think will happen. The odds for each selection are then combined together.
Correct Score Prediction
24
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23
Kansas
There are massive odds available when it comes to the Tigers claiming a 24-23 victory. A close battle is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.
Missouri vs Kansas Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The Missouri odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -196 betting favorites to land victory in this college game which means a 66% chance of winning. Kansas are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +162.
The spread is currently 4.5, with the total points line at 51.5. There are many ways to wager on football including the Totals. Those who wager Under 51.5 can get -110.
You can find a nice selection of game lines and team props for every college football game, with the top betting apps creating many different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Passing Yards
Last Ten Home Games Have Produced Seven Wins for Kansas
Kansas have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 games at home, scoring 36.10 points per matchup and conceding 21.80.
Missouri own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 games away from home, averaging 20.80 points on offense and surrendering 20.30 on defense.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O50.5 | U50.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kansas Home Stats |
7-3 | 57.90 | 36.10 | 21.80 | 9 | 1 | |
 Missouri Away Stats |
5-5 | 41.10 | 20.80 | 20.30 | 3 | 7 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O50.5 = Games Over 50.5 Points
- U50.5 = Games Under 50.5 Points
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Missouri Tigers Stats
Kansas Jayhawks Stats
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- -5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road
- +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- +5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 45.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 41.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 50.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 50.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 26.30 pts and allowed 19.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 20.80 pts and allowed 20.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 55.10 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 57.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 50.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
- Over 50.5 at Home: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 28.00 pts and allowed 27.10 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 36.10 pts and allowed 21.80 pts in the last 10 home games
| Big 12 | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BYU
|
4 | 0 | 149 | 57 | 92 | 2-0 | 2-0 | 4W |
Texas Tech
|
5 | 0 | 174 | 81 | 93 | 3-0 | 2-0 | 5W |
Baylor
|
4 | 1 | 174 | 71 | 103 | 3-0 | 1-1 | 4W |
Utah
|
4 | 0 | 173 | 41 | 132 | 3-0 | 1-0 | 4W |
Oklahoma State
|
3 | 1 | 149 | 79 | 70 | 2-0 | 1-1 | 3W |
Arizona
|
4 | 1 | 162 | 83 | 79 | 3-0 | 1-1 | 3W |
Cincinnati
|
4 | 1 | 169 | 116 | 53 | 4-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
Houston
|
4 | 1 | 205 | 99 | 106 | 3-0 | 1-1 | 2W |
Iowa State
|
3 | 2 | 168 | 106 | 62 | 3-1 | 0-1 | 1W |
UCF
|
3 | 2 | 162 | 88 | 74 | 3-0 | 0-2 | 1L |
Arizona State
|
2 | 2 | 133 | 127 | 6 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 1L |
Kansas State
|
3 | 1 | 162 | 61 | 101 | 3-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
West Virginia
|
3 | 2 | 187 | 144 | 43 | 2-1 | 1-1 | 2L |
|
Kansas
|
2 | 2 | 144 | 68 | 76 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 1W |
Colorado
|
2 | 3 | 93 | 127 | -34 | 1-1 | 1-2 | 3L |
TCU
|
2 | 3 | 127 | 67 | 60 | 2-2 | 0-1 | 2L |
| Southeastern | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alabama
|
5 | 0 | 248 | 104 | 144 | 3-0 | 2-0 | 5W |
Georgia
|
5 | 0 | 257 | 67 | 190 | 4-0 | 1-0 | 5W |
Texas
|
4 | 0 | 133 | 53 | 80 | 3-0 | 1-0 | 4W |
Florida
|
4 | 1 | 231 | 136 | 95 | 3-0 | 1-1 | 1L |
Kentucky
|
4 | 1 | 173 | 134 | 39 | 2-1 | 2-0 | 3W |
Mississippi State
|
4 | 1 | 195 | 140 | 55 | 2-1 | 2-0 | 1L |
LSU
|
4 | 1 | 218 | 76 | 142 | 4-0 | 0-1 | 2W |
|
Missouri
|
4 | 1 | 188 | 100 | 88 | 3-0 | 1-1 | 1W |
Tennessee
|
4 | 1 | 184 | 76 | 108 | 3-1 | 1-0 | 1W |
Ole Miss
|
3 | 1 | 142 | 123 | 19 | 3-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
Auburn
|
3 | 2 | 134 | 107 | 27 | 3-1 | 0-1 | 1L |
Texas A&M
|
3 | 2 | 159 | 93 | 66 | 3-1 | 0-1 | 1W |
Vanderbilt
|
3 | 2 | 127 | 125 | 2 | 3-0 | 0-2 | 2L |
Oklahoma
|
2 | 2 | 88 | 64 | 24 | 2-0 | 0-2 | 1L |
Arkansas
|
2 | 3 | 99 | 142 | -43 | 2-1 | 0-2 | 1L |
South Carolina
|
2 | 3 | 188 | 134 | 54 | 2-2 | 0-1 | 3L |
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