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Sat 21 Nov 2026, 12:00 PM ET
BYU Cougars
7-2 · 2-2 awayWWLWL
VS
Kansas Jayhawks
4-6 · 3-3 at homeLWLLW
Our model's predicted score: Kansas Jayhawks 21.4 – BYU Cougars 30

BYU Cougars vs Kansas Jayhawks Prediction & Picks · Sat 21 Nov

Model updated Nov 15, 6:02AM UTC

Our model graded 3 markets for BYU Cougars vs Kansas Jayhawks and backs BYU Cougars -7.5 hardest, a lean, and $100 on it returns about $191.

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The model's one call for this gamethe prediction, first Free
BYU Cougars
to win by 8+ points
BYU Cougars -7.5 Spread
You bet$10 If it wins$19.09Best price-110
Our confidenceLean
Chance to win48.3%
The price says50.0%

The model graded 3 markets for BYU Cougars vs Kansas Jayhawks (NCAAF) and this is the one it backs hardest — a lean, not a lock. A $100 bet returns about $191 if it lands. This one is free — every other market and all player props are Pro. Tip-off Sat 21 Nov 2026, 12:00 PM ET.

Saturday 21 November 2026: BYU Cougars at Kansas Jayhawks

This game's bets

The rest of this game's boardgraded market by market
Spread BYU Cougars -7.5 Lean48% chance -110
Moneyline Members only Long-shot19% chance Members
Total Points Members only Lean48% chance Members
High = 60%+ chance to win · Lean = 40–60% · Long-shot = under 40%
BYU Cougars are the model's favourite to beat Kansas Jayhawks, with a 69% chance to win. Predicted score: Kansas Jayhawks 21.4 – BYU Cougars 30. Kick-off Sat 21 Nov, 12:00 PM ET. Best bet: BYU Cougars -7.5 at -110.
How they've been scoring this season
BYU CougarsKansas Jayhawks
Won-lost7-24-6
Points scored per game31.030.2
Points allowed per game19.823.7
On the road / at home2-2 away3-3 at home
Last 5 gamesWWLWLLWLLW
Their games average 52.3 total points this season.
From the 9 BYU Cougars and 10 Kansas Jayhawks games on our books this season.
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How the price moved

When prices opened: BYU Cougars about 7 in 10 to win. Now: about 7 in 10. About where it opened.

Best price and how much the bookies keep

Who wins
TeamMarket's chanceFair priceBest price
BYU Cougarsabout 7 in 10$1.45 (-222)$1.42 (-238)
Jayhawksabout 3 in 10$3.25 (+225)$3.10 (+210)

On this game the bookies keep about $5.80 of every $100 bet on who wins, going by the 9 books we check.

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Market intelligence for this game

Line move · best book · closing line
The market sharpened toward Kansas Jayhawks on this game.

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Injuries & who's out

Injuries & availability

BYU Cougars

No players are currently listed out or questionable for this team.

Kansas Jayhawks

No players are currently listed out or questionable for this team.

Weather & injury impact for this fixture

Conditions · who's out · how it moves the number
For BYU Cougars vs Kansas Jayhawks: Weather isn't a tracked factor for this fixture, and no players are currently listed out or questionable.
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AvailabilityNone currently listed out or questionable

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The preview

Written 16 Nov

Kansas Jayhawks vs BYU Cougars Prediction & Picks

On Saturday 21 November 2026, Kansas Jayhawks play BYU Cougars in college football. Our model likes 3 bets here. The one it likes most is BYU Cougars -7.5 on the Line, priced at -110 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

BYU Cougars -7.5 on the Line (-110)

Odds correct at time of publishing

On Saturday 21 November 2026, Kansas Jayhawks host BYU Cougars in college football. The bet we are looking at is BYU Cougars -7.5 Point Spread. On this line BYU Cougars give up 7.5 points before the game starts, so they have to win by more than 7.5. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. The number next to the team is the handicap, and that team's score is adjusted by it before the bet is settled. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Over 50.5 Total Points (-110)

Odds correct at time of publishing

On Saturday 21 November 2026, Kansas Jayhawks host BYU Cougars in college football. The bet we are looking at is Over 50.5 Total Points. This wins if the two sides score more than 50.5 points between them. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Kansas Jayhawks to Win (+235)

Odds correct at time of publishing

On Saturday 21 November 2026, Kansas Jayhawks host BYU Cougars in college football. The bet we are looking at is Kansas Jayhawks Moneyline. This one only needs Kansas Jayhawks to win the game. It was priced at +230 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $33 if it lands. Our model has this one as a long shot, so keep the bet small. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at +235 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $33.50 if it lands. This is a long shot at the price, so keep the stake small. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

That is how our model reads Kansas Jayhawks v BYU Cougars. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.

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BYU Cougars @ Kansas Jayhawks — what the model found

Our model graded 3 betting markets for BYU Cougars at Kansas Jayhawks — 3 on the game itself and 0 on individual players. One pick is free on this page.

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The model checked every betting market for this game and graded 3 of them. One pick is free on this page — the one the model likes most. Scroll down to see it.

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BYU Cougars @ Kansas Jayhawks — where the money went

Since betting opened on BYU Cougars at Kansas Jayhawks, the market has moved toward Kansas Jayhawks across the main game markets.

BetWhat the money did
Moneyline — Kansas Jayhawks▲ Money came for this
Moneyline — BYU Cougars▼ Money drifted off this
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BYU Cougars @ Kansas Jayhawks — model preview

Kansas Jayhawks v BYU Cougars, 21 November 2026. Top of the list: BYU Cougars -7.5 on the Line. Our model likes 3 bets in this game.

On Saturday 21 November 2026, Kansas Jayhawks play BYU Cougars in college football. Our model likes 3 bets here. The one it likes most is BYU Cougars -7.5 on the Line, priced at -110 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

BYU Cougars -7.5 on the Line (-110)

Odds correct at time of publishing

On Saturday 21 November 2026, Kansas Jayhawks host BYU Cougars in college football. The bet we are looking at is BYU Cougars -7.5 Point Spread. On this line BYU Cougars give up 7.5 points before the game starts, so they have to win by more than 7.5. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. That price was showing at DraftKings. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. The number next to the team is the handicap, and that team's score is adjusted by it before the bet is settled. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

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About this matchup

How we read the game

This page tracks the Bet Better model's pick history and predictions for BYU Cougars vs Kansas Jayhawks in the NCAAF. You may also see this matchup written as Cougars vs Jayhawks, or as Jayhawks vs Cougars. The next scheduled game is Saturday 21 November 2026. The model has generated 3 game picks for this matchup. Review the picks and historical data above to guide your NCAAF betting strategy for this matchup.

BYU Cougars vs Kansas Jayhawks: game facts

When it starts and how they have been going

BYU Cougars play Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday 21 November 2026. Kick-off is 12:00 PM ET. It is a college football game.

BYU Cougars: last 5 results

  1. 14 Nov 2026Wonvs Baylor Bears 28-7
  2. 7 Nov 2026Lostat Utah Utes 20-28
  3. 31 Oct 2026Wonvs Arizona State Sun Devils 27-20
  4. 24 Oct 2026Lostat UCF Knights 31-39
  5. 17 Oct 2026Wonvs Notre Dame Fighting Irish 28-24

Kansas Jayhawks: last 5 results

  1. 14 Nov 2026Wonat West Virginia Mountaineers 37-14
  2. 7 Nov 2026Lostvs UCF Knights 32-33
  3. 31 Oct 2026Lostat TCU Horned Frogs 16-22
  4. 24 Oct 2026Wonvs Baylor Bears 25-24
  5. 17 Oct 2026Lostat Kansas State Wildcats 24-35

Quick answers

When is BYU Cougars vs Kansas Jayhawks? BYU Cougars vs Kansas Jayhawks is on Saturday 21 November 2026. Kick-off is 12:00 PM ET.

How have BYU Cougars and Kansas Jayhawks done lately? BYU Cougars won 3 and lost 2 of the last 5 results we hold. Kansas Jayhawks won 2 and lost 3 of the last 5 results we hold.

From the final scores we hold. Newest game first.

BYU Cougars vs Kansas Jayhawks: the season so far

From every final score this season

BYU Cougars are 8-2 this season and Kansas Jayhawks are 4-6. Kansas Jayhawks are 3-3 at home. BYU Cougars are 2-2 on the road. Kansas Jayhawks score 30.2 points a game and let in 23.7. BYU Cougars score 30.7 and let in 18.5. Kansas Jayhawks games have averaged 54 points in total; BYU Cougars games have averaged 49.

SeasonBYU CougarsKansas Jayhawks
Won-lost8-24-6
At home6-03-3
On the road2-21-3
Points scored a game30.730.2
Points let in a game18.523.7
Points scored at home33.033.5
Points scored away27.325.3
Against winning sides4-11-3
Current runWon 1Won 1
Biggest win63-7 vs Utah Tech Trailblazers55-0 vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
Heaviest loss28-20 at Utah Utes41-24 at Utah Utes

Teams they have both played

  • Against UCF Knights: Kansas Jayhawks lost 32-33 at home; BYU Cougars lost 31-39 on the road.
  • Against TCU Horned Frogs: Kansas Jayhawks lost 16-22 on the road; BYU Cougars won 17-10 on the road.
  • Against Baylor Bears: Kansas Jayhawks won 25-24 at home; BYU Cougars won 28-7 at home.

Rest before this game

Kansas Jayhawks last played on Saturday 14 November, 7 days before this game. BYU Cougars last played on Saturday 14 November, 7 days before.

Quick answers

How are Kansas Jayhawks doing this season? Kansas Jayhawks are 4-6 this season: 3-3 at home and 1-3 on the road.

How many points do BYU Cougars score a game? BYU Cougars score 30.7 points a game this season and let in 18.5, across 10 games.

Wins and losses come from the final score, overtime included. “Against winning sides” counts games against teams that have won more than half their games this season.

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