The Kansas Jayhawks (6-2, 3-2 Big 12) and Iowa State Cyclones (5-3, 4-1) meet Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Kansas vs. Iowa State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Kansas surprised Oklahoma by a 38-33 count last weekend as a 7-point underdog, catapulting into the rankings as a result. Despite the big win, KU is still just 2-2 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) across the past 4 outings. While Kansas is an impressive 5-0 SU at home, including 4-0 ATS against FBS foes, the Jayhawks are just 1-2 SU on the road, and 0-3 ATS.
Iowa State has quietly gotten into the hunt for the Big 12 Championship Game. It has 3 straight wins and covers since getting socked 50-20 at Oklahoma on Sept. 30. At home, the Cyclones are 3-1 SU and ATS in 4 games.
Kansas is No. 23 in the US LBM Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports