UCF vs. Kansas football preview, tips, prediction, and betting odds for College Football Week 6

UCF vs. Kansas football should be one of the best matchups in the Big 12 this week. We released a preview of the contest, betting odds, and our prediction for how it will play out.

The Kansas Jayhawks and UCF Knights look to get back on the right track as the two programs meet for the first time in school history. It will mark the midpoint of the season for both schools with game No. 6.

Bettors are split between who to choose in this Big 12 showdown. We listed all the gambling information needed if you are interested in betting on the contest.

UCF vs. Kansas Football Odds, Spread and Total

Kansas opens as the betting favorite for the fifth time in six games. However, this is the closest spread we have seen so far.

DraftKings: -2 Kansas, -130 ML, +2 UCF, +110 ML, O/U 64.5
FanDuel: -1.5 Kansas, -125 ML, +1.5 UCF, +104 ML, O/U 64.5
BetMGM: -1.5 Kansas, -125 ML, +1.5 UCF, +105 ML, O/U 64.5
Bet365: -1.5 Kansas, -125 ML, +1.5 UCF, +105 ML, O/U 65
Caesars: -1.5 Kansas, -125 ML, +1.5 UCF, +105 ML, O/U 65
BetRivers: -2 Kansas, -139 ML, +2 UCF, +113 ML, O/U 65

UCF vs. Kansas Football How to Watch

Date: Saturday, October 7
Game Time: 3:00 p.m. CT
Venue: David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium (Lawrence, Kansas)
Weather at Game Time: 65°
How to Watch: FOX | Fubo TV

UCF vs. Kansas Football Key Players to Watch

Kansas Football

QB Jason Bean: 412 pass yds, 3 pass TDs, 0 INTs, 81 rushing yds
RB Devin Neal: 439 rushing yds, 6.8 YPC, 5 rushing TDs, 13 receptions, 155 receiving yds, 1 receiving TD
DE Austin Booker: 18 total tackles, 6.0 TFL, 4.0 sacks

UCF Football

RB RJ Harvey: 378 rushing yds, 5.2 YPC, 5 rushing TDs, 8 receptions, 172 receiving yds, 1 receiving TD
WR Kobe Hudson: 21 receptions, 468 receiving yds, 22.3 YPR, 2 receiving TDs
OLB Tre’Mon Morris-Brash: 19 total tackles, 12.0 TFL, 5.0 sacks

UCF vs. Kansas Football Prediction and Pick

The likelihood is that both teams will be without their starting quarterbacks. That could result in some wacky offensive play and a sloppy game overall. Jason Bean will leave something to be desired if Jalon Daniels cannot suit up, but the Kansas football rushing attack should overpower a suspect UCF front four. I predict the Jayhawks to bounce back in a close win in front of their home crowd.

Game Prediction: 34-28, Kansas
Betting Prediction: -2 Kansas Kansas, Under 64.5 Points