Kansas (1-5) vs Houston (2-4)
Game Info: Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 3:30 pm (GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium)
The Line: Betting Odds: Kansas -6.5 / Houston +6.5 — Over/Under: 47.5
In this article, we will formulate a Houston vs Kansas prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 19th at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 8 matchup.
Houston Cougars Betting Preview
The Houston Cougars are 2-4 (1-2) this year after they defeated TCU by a score of 30-19 in their last game. Houston led 24-6 at the half and they were able to hang on for the win in the fourth quarter. The Cougars outgained TCU by a total of 361-299, won the turnover battle 4-0, and went 5-13 on third down in the game. Zeon Chriss threw for 141 yards and one touchdown, while also rushing for 97 yards and one score.
Houston also has a win over Rice in their third game, but they have lost the rest of the games against UNLV, Oklahoma, Cincinnati, and Iowa State. The Houston offense has scored 14.7 points per game with 154.8 passing yards and 141.7 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 20.5 points per game this season. The Cougars have gone 27.5% on third down and 5-13 on fourth down so far this season. Zeon Chriss has completed 66.7% of his passes for 161 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Stephon Johnson has caught 18 passes for 202 yards and one score.
Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview
The Kansas Jayhawks are 1-5 (0-3) this season after they lost to Arizona State by a score of 35-31 in their last game. Kansas led 17-14, 24-21, and 31-28 (all in the fourth quarter), but they allowed the winning touchdown with 16 seconds left in the loss. The Jayhawks were outgained by a total of 481-411, won the turnover battle 2-0, and went 7-13 on third down in the game. Jalon Daniels threw for 260 yards and two touchdowns, while Devin Neal rushed for 71 yards and one score.
Kansas has also lost to Illinois, UNLV, West Virginia, and TCU during this losing streak, but they did start the season with a win over Lindenwood. The Kansas offense has scored 28.5 points per game with 186 passing yards and 213.5 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 25.7 points per game this season. The Jayhawks have gone 50% on third down and 6-9 on fourth down so far this season. Jalon Daniels has completed 54% of his passes for 1,065 yards, seven touchdowns, and eight interceptions, while Devin Neal has rushed for 584 yards and five scores.
Why Kansas will cover
- Houston has lost seven of its last nine games.
- Kansas has won three of its last four home games in October.
- Kansas has covered the spread in four of its last five home games in October.
Why Houston will cover
- Kansas has lost each of its last three games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Houston has won 10 of its last 11 road games in October.
- Kansas has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Houston has covered the spread in six of its last seven road games in October.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Houston’s last seven games has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of Kansas’ last five October games against non-AP-ranked teams has gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Kansas ranks 19th among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (213.5).
- Kansas ranks 106th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (186.0).
- Houston ranks 130th among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (3.3).
- Houston ranks T128th among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (2.0).
Houston vs Kansas Prediction
Kansas comes into this matchup on a five-game losing streak and they have experienced quite a few heartbreaking losses already this year. The Jayhawks have had a chance to win their last five games, but they have found a way to lose all of them. The Kansas defense has been awful this season, so we will see if a bad Houston offense can take advantage. The Cougars were able to pick up a very nice road win against TCU in their last game, but they were shut out in the two games prior. I don’t care how bad the Houston offense has been, I can’t trust this Kansas defense at all. Take the over here.