On Saturday, one of the great intrastate rivalries will take place in the Big 12. Specifically, the Kansas Jayhawks will host the Kansas State Wildcats in the Sunflower Showdown. For nearly 20 years, the Wildcats have dominated the College Football odds against the Jayhawks. However, KU fans and many gamblers believe that the tables could be turned this year. Kansas State was picked to win the Big 12 and make the College Football Playoff. Instead, the Cats are fighting for a minor bowl berth. Meanwhile, Kansas has been exposed as being too reliant upon QB Jalen Daniels.
Kansas State Wildcats vs. Kansas Jayhawks NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 25, 2025, Noon ET |
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| Location: | David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, Lawrence, KS |
| TV Coverage: | TNT |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Kansas State | +2½ ( EV ) | 57 ( -110 ) | +130 |  |
| Kansas Jayhawks | -2½ ( -120 ) | 57 ( -110 ) | -150 | |
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Last week, the Jayhawks and Wildcats were on a bye.
Kansas State at Kansas Betting Odds Overview
Kansas State is the much more respected brand in this matchup. However, sharps are impressed with the improvement of the Kansas program. Many observers believe that Kansas has a legitimate shot to turn the tables on K-State this year.
Kansas State Wildcats Team Overview
Last game, the Kansas State Wildcats won 41-28 against the TCU Horned Frogs as 3-point home dogs. The game went over the total of 54.5. As a result, Kansas State is 3-4 straight up, 3-4 against the spread, and 4-3 over/under the Online wagering
total.
Kansas State ranks 89th for total offense, 77th for passing, 86th for rushing, 65th for scoring, and 56th for fewest turnovers committed.
In comparison, Kansas State ranks 89th for total defense, 84th vs. the pass, 81st vs rush, 90th for fewest points allowed, and 52nd for takeaways.
Kansas Jayhawks Team Overview
Last game, the Kansas Jayhawks lost 42-17 against the Texas Tech Red Raiders as 14-point road dogs. The game went over the total of 58.5. Now, Kansas is 4-3 straight up, 3-4 against the spread, and 3-4 over/under the College Football odds total.
Overall, Kansas ranks 50th for total offense, 46th for passing, 70th for rushing, 47th for scoring, and 20th for fewest turnovers committed. Kansas ranks 96th for total defense, 47th vs. the pass, 119th vs the rush, 62nd for fewest points allowed, and 98th for takeaways.
Kansas State at Kansas Betting Trends
Late on Kansas State has struggled to hold value on the road. The Wildcats got the cash in only two of their most recent nine road games. K-State went over the total in six of their last 11 away tilts.
Kansas has shown improved betting value at home. To illustrate, the Jayhawks covered the spread in five of their most recent seven home games. KU went under the total in four of its last five home games.
Since 2008, Kansas has not beaten Kansas State straight up. Although KU covered the most recent two meetings, Kansas State got the money in 11 of the last 16 games in this series.
Specifically in Kansas, Kansas State covered six of its last eight visits. The Jayhawks and Wildcats went under the total in their last four meetings at Kansas.
Kansas State at Kansas SBG Free Picks
In this situation, we have a relatively even matchup. Thus, the historic advantage of Kansas State takes precedence.
Kansas State at Kansas SBG Best Bet: Kansas State Wildcats.