Utah Utes at Kansas Jayhawks odds, picks and predictions

The No. 14 Utah Utes (9-2, 6-2 Big 12) and Kansas Jayhawks (5-6, 3-5) meet Friday at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NCAA football odds around the Utah vs. Kansas odds and make our expert college football picks and predictions for the best bets.

Utah enters its regular-season finale on a 4-game roll after surviving a wild 51-47 shootout against the Kansas State Jayhawks. The Utes couldn’t cover as 17.5-point home favorites as the Over (53) sailed through with ease. Utah showed impressive balance, piling up 259 passing yards and 292 on the ground. QB Devon Dampier tossed 2 TDs, while backup QB Byrd Ficklin powered in 3 rushing TDs to cap a complete offensive effort.

Kansas continued its late-season slide, suffering its fourth loss in its last 5 games after a 38-14 setback at the Iowa State Cyclones last week. The Jayhawks were 3-point underdogs, while the Under (55) cashed. QB Jalon Daniels completed 13 of 23 passes for 154 yards with an interception, while WR Boden Groen provided a lone spark with 5 catches for 76 yards, including a 21-yard TD pass from backup QB Cole Ballard.

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Utah at Kansas odds

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• Moneyline (ML): Utah -375 (bet $375 to win $100) | Kansas +290 (bet $100 to win $290)
• Against the spread (ATS): Utah -10.5 (-110) | Kansas +10.5 (-110)
• Over/Under (O/U): 60.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Utah at Kansas picks and predictions

Prediction

Utah 41, Kansas 24

PASS.

The Utes (-375) should roll in this one, but the prices is too steep. Take your bet to the spread with the better value.

BET UTAH -10.5 (-110).

This one feels pretty straightforward. Utah heads to Lawrence knowing it still has something real to play for, and I just don’t see Kansas having the tools to keep this close for 4 quarters. The Utes want to run the ball, control the pace and lean on their physicality. That’s exactly where Kansas has been getting exposed all season.

Utah’s rushing attack has been a nightmare for opponents, and the matchup here couldn’t be better. Kansas has given up way too many explosive runs, and that’s only going to get worse when a confident ground game starts rolling downhill. If RB Wayshawn Parker gets going early, this could snowball quickly. Once Utah starts owning time of possession, it forces Kansas out of its comfort zone and into catch-up mode.

The Jayhawks just haven’t been consistent enough defensively, especially against high-scoring teams. When they fall behind, the cracks start to show. Utah, on the other hand, plays with discipline and balance, which makes it tough to derail once it grabs momentum.

With the Utes still chasing a Big 12 title path and needing statement wins, expect a focused effort. LAY THE 10.5 POINTS and ride with UTAH to cover.

Lean OVER 60.5 (-110). Utah’s offense is absolutely cooking right now. With the way the Utes run the ball, points tend to pile up fast. Kansas isn’t some offensive pushover either, especially with bowl hopes on the line. So, I expect the Jayhawks to stay aggressive and find the end zone too. Neither defense really scares me in this spot, so this has shootout vibes all over it.

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