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Sat 17 Oct 2026, 12:00 PM ET
Kansas Jayhawks
2-3 · 0-1 awayWLLWL
VS
Kansas State Wildcats
3-2 · 3-1 at homeWWWLL
Our model's predicted score: Kansas State Wildcats 31.5 – Kansas Jayhawks 25.1

Kansas Jayhawks vs Kansas State Wildcats Prediction & Picks · Sat 17 Oct

Model updated Oct 14, 6:08PM UTC

Our model graded 21 markets for Kansas Jayhawks vs Kansas State Wildcats and backs Kansas State Wildcats -4 hardest, a lean, and $100 on it returns about $188.

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Game markets graded
15
Props graded
The model's one call for this gamethe prediction, first Free
Kansas State Wildcats
to win by more than 4 points
Kansas State Wildcats -4 Spread
You bet$10 If it wins$18.77Best price-114
Our confidenceLean
Chance to win45.8%
The price says49.8%

The model graded 21 markets for Kansas Jayhawks vs Kansas State Wildcats (NCAAF) and this is the one it backs hardest — a lean, not a lock. A $100 bet returns about $188 if it lands. This one is free — every other market and all player props are Pro. Tip-off Sat 17 Oct 2026, 12:00 PM ET.

Saturday 17 October 2026: Kansas Jayhawks at Kansas State Wildcats

This game's bets

The rest of this game's boardgraded market by market
Spread Kansas State Wildcats -4 Lean46% chance -114
Spread Members only Lean46% chance Members
Total Points Members only Lean46% chance Members
Moneyline Members only Lean42% chance Members
Passing Yards × 2 props Highup to 87% Members
Rushing Yards × 6 props Highup to 84% Members
Receiving Yards × 7 props Highup to 82% Members
High = 60%+ chance to win · Lean = 40–60% · Long-shot = under 40%
Kansas State Wildcats are the model's favourite to beat Kansas Jayhawks, with a 64% chance to win. Predicted score: Kansas State Wildcats 31.5 – Kansas Jayhawks 25.1. Kick-off Sat 17 Oct, 12:00 PM ET. Best bet: Kansas State Wildcats -4 at -114.
How they've been scoring this season
Kansas JayhawksKansas State Wildcats
Won-lost2-33-2
Points scored per game33.635.6
Points allowed per game21.819.2
On the road / at home0-1 away3-1 at home
Last 5 gamesWLLWLWWWLL
Their games average 55.1 total points this season.
From the 5 Kansas Jayhawks and 5 Kansas State Wildcats games on our books this season.
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How the price moved

When prices opened: Wildcats about 7 in 10 to win.

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Market intelligence for this game

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The market drifted away from Kansas State Wildcats on this game.

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Injuries & who's out

Injuries & availability

Kansas Jayhawks

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

Kansas State Wildcats

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 Kansas Jayhawks vs Kansas State Wildcats: 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 15 Oct

Kansas State Wildcats vs Kansas Jayhawks Prediction & Picks

On Saturday 17 October 2026, Kansas State Wildcats play Kansas Jayhawks in college football. Our model likes 6 bets here. The one it likes most is Over 55 Total Points, priced at -108 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

Over 55 Total Points (-108)

Odds correct at time of publishing

On Saturday 17 October 2026, Kansas State Wildcats host Kansas Jayhawks in college football. The bet we are looking at is Over 55 Total Points. This wins if the two sides score more than 55 points between them. It was priced at -108 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.26 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 -108 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.26 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 State Wildcats -4.5 on the Line (-108)

Odds correct at time of publishing

On Saturday 17 October 2026, Kansas State Wildcats host Kansas Jayhawks in college football. The bet we are looking at is Kansas State Wildcats -4.5 Point Spread. On this line Kansas State Wildcats give up 4.5 points before the game starts, so they have to win by more than 4.5. It was priced at -108 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.26 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 -108 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.26 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.

Kansas Jayhawks to Win (+165)

Odds correct at time of publishing

On Saturday 17 October 2026, Kansas State Wildcats host Kansas Jayhawks 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 +175 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $27.50 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 +165 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $26.50 if it lands. This one is priced as an outside chance. Our model has this as a long shot, 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.

Cam Pickett Over 35.5 Receiving Yards (-110)

Odds correct at time of publishing

On Saturday 17 October 2026, Kansas State Wildcats host Kansas Jayhawks in college football. The bet we are looking at is Cam Pickett Over 35.5 Receiving Yards. This wins if Cam Pickett finishes with more than 35.5 receiving yards. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. Our model likes this one a lot. 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. Our model leans this way without loving it. 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.

Jalen Dupree Over 24.5 Rushing Yards (-109)

Odds correct at time of publishing

On Saturday 17 October 2026, Kansas State Wildcats host Kansas Jayhawks in college football. The bet we are looking at is Jalen Dupree Over 24.5 Rushing Yards. This wins if Jalen Dupree finishes with more than 24.5 rushing yards. It was priced at -109 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.17 if it lands. Our model likes this one a lot. 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 -109 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.17 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.

Dylan Edwards Under 59.5 Rushing Yards (-112)

Odds correct at time of publishing

On Saturday 17 October 2026, Kansas State Wildcats host Kansas Jayhawks in college football. The bet we are looking at is Dylan Edwards Under 59.5 Rushing Yards. This wins if Dylan Edwards finishes with fewer than 59.5 rushing yards. It was priced at -112 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $18.93 if it lands. Our model likes this one a lot. 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 -112 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $18.93 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Our model leans this way without loving it. 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 State Wildcats v Kansas Jayhawks. 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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Player props

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PlayerTeamStat
Isaiah Marshall Kansas Passing Yards
Avery Johnson Kansas State Passing Yards
Isaiah Marshall Kansas Rushing Yards
Cam Pickett Kansas Receiving Yards
Rodney Fields Jr. Kansas State Rushing Yards

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Kansas Jayhawks @ Kansas State Wildcats — what the model found

Our model graded 21 betting markets for Kansas Jayhawks at Kansas State Wildcats — 6 on the game itself and 15 on individual players. One pick is free on this page.

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Player bets graded

The model checked every betting market for this game and graded 21 of them. One pick is free on this page — the one the model likes most. Scroll down to see it.

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Kansas Jayhawks @ Kansas State Wildcats — where the money went

Since betting opened on Kansas Jayhawks at Kansas State Wildcats, the market has moved away from Kansas State Wildcats across the main game markets.

BetWhat the money did
Spread — Kansas State Wildcats -4.5▼ Money drifted off this
Spread — Kansas Jayhawks 4.5▲ Money came for this
Moneyline — Kansas Jayhawks▲ Money came for this
Moneyline — Kansas State Wildcats▼ Money drifted off this
Spread — Kansas State Wildcats -7.5▼ Money drifted off this
Spread — Kansas Jayhawks 7.5▲ Money came for this
Spread — Kansas State Wildcats -7▼ Money drifted off this
Spread — Kansas Jayhawks 7▲ Money came for this
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Kansas Jayhawks @ Kansas State Wildcats — model preview

Kansas State Wildcats v Kansas Jayhawks, 17 October 2026. Top of the list: Over 55 Total Points. Our model likes 6 bets in this game.

On Saturday 17 October 2026, Kansas State Wildcats play Kansas Jayhawks in college football. Our model likes 6 bets here. The one it likes most is Over 55 Total Points, priced at -108 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

Over 55 Total Points (-108)

Odds correct at time of publishing

On Saturday 17 October 2026, Kansas State Wildcats host Kansas Jayhawks in college football. The bet we are looking at is Over 55 Total Points. This wins if the two sides score more than 55 points between them. It was priced at -108 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.26 if it lands. That price was showing at LowVig. 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 -108 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.26 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.

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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 Kansas Jayhawks vs Kansas State Wildcats in the NCAAF. You may also see this matchup written as Jayhawks vs Wildcats, or as Wildcats vs Jayhawks. The next scheduled game is Saturday 17 October 2026. The model has generated 6 game picks and 15 player props for this matchup. Review the picks and historical data above to guide your NCAAF betting strategy for this matchup.

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