Prediction, Game Preview, and Betting Lines for Houston vs Kansas

Texas got on the board.

The Cougars did not score in their last two games, against Iowa State and Cincinnati. But in a shocking 30–19 win at TCU, they did.

That was a big step forward, and if they can win here, they still have time to have a good season.

Houston was not thought to do very well. Kansas is not like the other states.

It was not a lock to win the Big 12 title before the season started, but with a 1-5 record and a bad defense, it has not had much luck. The season needs something to turn things around.

Houston vs Kansas Preview

Houston vs Kansas How to Watch
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Game Time: 3:30 pm ET
Venue: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO
How to Watch: ESPN+
Kansas (1-5), Houston (2-4)

Why Houston Will Win

What is the matter with Kansas, really?

It is hard for the defense to get off the field, and it is also hard for the offense to get decent completion rates. The special teams have also been pretty average, and there are too many mistakes. Besides that, everything is fine.

The defense in Houston is the third best in the Big 12 and has not been bad in the secondary. Problems have been with the offense, which is not moving things along well enough.

This is where Kansas’s mistakes show up. Get a few simple items, and the Cougars should be able to do everything. But…

Why Kansas Will Win

What is good about Kansas, really?

There have been fewer mistakes in the last two games, and the Jayhawks score when they have the chance. They do not miss in the red zone, and they are great on third downs by air and land.

But the defense needs a good game to take a break. The attack is still good. It was a good offensive game for Houston against TCU, but the team won because they had four more turnovers than TCU.

KU will be in this game the whole time if they can cut down on the mistakes.

Houston vs Kansas: Who Will Win

Soon, Kansas will finally get out of its bad mood.

This has been an odd year for home games because they have been played in neutral sites, but finally the defense will hold up when it matters in a close game.

In the fourth quarter, Houston will have a chance to win, but Kansas’s attack will grind it out for the last few minutes to seal the deal.