Arizona State Sun Devils vs Kansas Jayhawks Predictions
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 2:00pm EST
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Arizona State vs. Kansas Prediction: Jayhawks’ Defensive Struggles Favor Sun Devils
Analysis updated September 19, 2026 at 5:24 AM CDT
Arizona State’s passing production gives it an edge against Kansas, though two uneven performances leave little basis for a confident bet.
Can Kansas slow Arizona State?
Kansas allowed nearly 500 yards in its 38-21 loss to Missouri, a concern against an Arizona State team laying 5.5 points at SPF. FOX Sports reports that Sun Devils receiver Reed Harris produced 189 receiving yards and two touchdowns against Texas A&M. That makes Arizona State’s passing game the matchup to watch Saturday at Wembley Stadium in London.
Kansas also has fewer options on offense. KU Sports / Lawrence Journal-World, which covers the Jayhawks locally, reports that starting tight end Carson Bruhn and backup quarterback Cole Ballard are out. Isaiah Marshall is expected to start, with Chase Jenkins backing him up and Jailen Butler the first-choice tight end. Those absences leave Kansas replacing a starter and working with reduced quarterback depth after converting just 3 of 15 third downs against Missouri.
Winner pick and betting decision
Arizona State is the winner pick, with low confidence. Its 369-255 yardage advantage against Texas A&M still ended in a 48-20 loss. FOX Sports also notes that its averages of 525 yards and 45 points include a 70-7 win over Morgan State, limiting their usefulness in judging this matchup.
SPF’s -205 moneyline requires a win probability above 67.2% to break even. These two games don’t establish that probability or a reliable margin for laying 5.5 points. Pass.