Kansas vs Oklahoma Odds, Spread and Picks
- Oklahoma is a 9-point favorite on Saturday (Oct. 15) in the Kansas vs Oklahoma odds at Noon ET in Week 7 action
- Jayhawks starting QB Jalon Daniels (shoulder) has already been ruled out
- See the complete Kansas vs Oklahoma odds below, plus analysis and a bet to target
Injuries are front and center ahead of Saturday’s Big 12 clash between #19 Kansas (5-1, 2-1 Big 12) and Oklahoma (3-3, 0-3 Big 12). The Jayhawks, off to their best start since 2009, will be without the services of star QB Jalon Daniels.
Oklahoma meanwhile, losers of three straight, have a chance to get their starting QB Dillon Gabriel back. Gabriel, who’s missed the last game and a half due to a concussion, has been practicing all week and the line for this game in the college football odds suggests he’ll be back under center.
#19 Kansas vs Oklahoma Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Jayhawks | +9 (-110) | +260 | O 62.5 (-110) |
| Oklahoma Sooners | -9 (-110) | -315 | U 62.5 (-110) |
Odds as of October 12th at DraftKings. Get the DraftKings Sportsbook promo code.
The Sooners opened up as 9-point favorites, in a contest that features a total of 62.5. Early money, however, is pouring in on Kansas, prompting some online sportsbooks to move the line to -8.5. As of Wednesday afternoon, 89% of the spread tickets are on the Jayhawks, as is 83% of the ATS handle.
Kickoff is scheduled for Noon ET at Memorial Stadium in Norman, OK, with ESPN2 providing the broadcast coverage. The forecast is currently calling for sunshine, and cool 58-degree game-time temperatures.
Kansas Jayhawks Betting Analysis
Daniels hurt his shoulder in the first half of last week’s 38-31 loss to TCU and did not return. He was off to a fantastic start to 2022, earning consideration in the Heisman Trophy odds thanks to 1,072 yards and 11 TD through the air, and 335 yards and five scores on the ground.
Jalon Daniels was slow to get up after this hit pic.twitter.com/OUTRdQb42i
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 8, 2022
Kansas has scored at least 31 points in five of six outings, ranking 19th nationally in scoring. With Daniels down, senior Jason Bean will take the reigns of the offense. Bean, who started nine games last season before getting hurt, was sharp in relief against the Horned Frogs.
He completed 16 of 24 passes for 262 yards and 4 TD. He also rushed for 34 yards and brings a similar dual-threat component as Daniels. His receiving corps is absolutely loaded, as Luke Grimm, Lawrence Arnold and Quentin Skinner have all eclipsed 200 receiving yards.
Big performance from @jasonbean24 💪 pic.twitter.com/SOknvKUYeA
— Kansas Football (@KU_Football) October 10, 2022
On the ground, the Jayhawks are averaging 215 rushing yards per outing, which should keep their offensive ceiling high despite Daniels’ absence.
Defensively, Kansas can be had. They’re allowing 30 points per game, ranking 68th in defensive efficiency per ESPN’s FPI. They’re especially vulnerable in the air, allowing a 68% completion percentage to opposing QB’s, and 309 passing yards per outing.
Oklahoma Sooners Betting Analysis
Gabriel’s return should spark a Sooners team that was lifeless last week. OU was blanked 49-0 by arch-nemesis Texas, their worst shutout defeat in school history. The offense produced only 195 yards, nearly 400 less than the Longhorns.
The only Power Five QBs with ZERO turnover-worthy plays this season 🙌
🔴 Jordan Travis, Florida State
🔴 Dillon Gabriel, Oklahoma pic.twitter.com/MIZBI8S3DD— PFF College (@PFF_College) October 7, 2022
Gabriel has been one of the few bright spots for Oklahoma this season, throwing for 1,215 yards and 11 TD, with no interceptions. He’s a longshot player of the year candidate, and clearly the most valuable player on the team. In one and a half games without him, the Sooners scored just seven total points.
As for the defense, the situation remains dire, which is another reason why the Kansas offense should find success. The Sooners rank 93rd in defensive efficiency, and are surrendering over 29 points per game. They’ve been particularly bad against the run, ranking 120th in rushing yards allowed per contest. Two weeks ago, TCU ran all over them to the tune of 8.8 yards per carry.
Kansas vs Oklahoma Pick
OU has coughed up 96 points in its last two games, while the Jayhawks come in ranked seventh in offensive efficiency. Sure, Kansas will likely be a little less efficient without Daniels, but Bean is one of the best backups in the country. He had little trouble putting up points against a much stronger TCU defense than the one he’ll face on Saturday.
The Sooners meanwhile, should bounce back offensively with Gabriel. Not only is the Jayhawks’ defense underwhelming, but Gabriel’s been one of the premier quarterbacks in the nation this year. In the four games he’s started and finished, OU is averaging 40.3 points.
Pick: Over 62.5 (-110)
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As SBD's resident Swiss Army Knife, Chris covers virtually every sport including NFL, PGA, NBA, MLB, NCAAB, NCAAF and the Olympics. A true grinder, he'd rather pick off small edges in the player props market than swing for the fences with a 5-leg parlay.
