Looking for #23 Missouri Tigers vs. Kansas Jayhawks betting trends and odds? Below you’ll find the latest DraftKings Sportsbook Point Spread, Total and Moneyline betting percentages, plus where the public and sharp money are landing before kickoff on Saturday.
Missouri vs. Kansas Best Picks Today
- Kansas +5.5 (-112): The Jayhawks are drawing just 35% of bets but a commanding 68% of the handle on the Point Spread, making this the largest sharp-public split on the Saturday slate. Professional money is heavily backing the home dog to stay within a touchdown.
- Over 51.5 (-110): The Over carries 82% of bets and 90% of handle, with near-total sharp alignment. The handle gap on this total is one of the widest across the board.
- Austin Simmons (MIZ) Passing Yards 230+ (-102): Simmons’ yardage milestone at near pick-em odds is a clean plus-EV spot given the rivalry game environment and Missouri’s aerial attack.
Game Info
| Kickoff | Saturday, September 12 at 8:00 PM ET |
| Venue | David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, Lawrence, KS |
| TV | FOX |
Missouri vs. Kansas Odds
| Market | Jayhawks (Home) | Tigers (Away) |
|---|---|---|
| Point Spread | +5.5 (-112) | -5.5 (-108) |
| Total | Over 51.5 (-110) | Under 51.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +180 | -218 |
DraftKings Betting Trends
| Market | Side | Bets % | Handle % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Spread | Missouri -5.5 | 65% | 32% |
| Point Spread | Kansas +5.5 | 35% | 68% |
| Total | Over 51.5 | 82% | 90% |
| Total | Under 51.5 | 18% | 10% |
| Moneyline | Missouri | 82% | 68% |
| Moneyline | Kansas | 18% | 32% |
Missouri is drawing nearly two-thirds of the tickets on the Spread, but Kansas owns 68% of the money. That 33-point gap between bet percentage and handle percentage is the largest on the Saturday slate and screams sharp money on the Jayhawks at home.
Key Matchup Numbers
- Massive sharp lean on Kansas +5.5: A 65%-to-32% bet-to-handle split on Missouri’s side is a textbook sharp-public divide. The public sees a ranked SEC team laying less than a touchdown as easy money, while professionals are loading up on the home underdog.
- Moneyline confirms the pattern: Kansas is pulling 32% of handle on only 18% of Moneyline bets, reinforcing the idea that bigger bettors see outright upset value at +180.
- Totals consensus is extreme: The Over 51.5 commands 90% of handle against 82% of bets. When sharp and public money agree this heavily, it usually reflects conviction in the offensive matchup.
DraftKings Player Props
- Austin Simmons (MIZ) Passing Yards 230+ (-102), the near-toss-up milestone sits at a strong price point for a QB leading a ranked offense in a rivalry game
- Jamal Roberts (MIZ) Rushing Yards 87+ (-118), Roberts’ featured milestone is set below 90 yards, an attainable target if Missouri controls tempo
- Austin Simmons (MIZ) Passing Touchdowns 2+ (-139), the second passing TD milestone comes at a reasonable price given the projected game total
- Donovan Olugbode (MIZ) Receiving Yards 59+ (-116), Olugbode’s yardage milestone sits at a plus spot if Simmons airs it out in an uptempo rivalry game
- Yasin Willis (KU) Anytime TD Scorer (-105), Willis is the slight favorite among Kansas skill players to find the end zone
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FAQs
What are the Missouri vs. Kansas odds this week?
No. 23 Missouri is a 5.5-point favorite at DraftKings Sportsbook, with the Point Spread set at Missouri -5.5 (-108). The Total is set at 51.5, and Missouri is -218 on the Moneyline.
What are CFB betting trends?
Betting trends show how the public is wagering on a game by breaking down the percentage of total bets (tickets) and total money (handle) on each side of a market. They help identify which side recreational bettors favor versus where larger, potentially sharper money is landing.
What is the difference between bets and handle?
Bets refer to the number of individual tickets placed, while handle represents the total dollar amount wagered. A side with low bet percentage but high handle percentage suggests fewer bettors placing larger wagers, often interpreted as sharp or professional action.
How do betting trends identify sharp money?
Sharp money refers to wagers placed by professional or highly informed bettors. It is typically identified through handle-vs-bet discrepancies: when a side draws a disproportionate share of money relative to its ticket count, sharps are likely involved.
