Kansas Jayhawks vs Arkansas Razorbacks 12/28/2022 Expert Picks, Odds and Previews
The Kansas Jayhawks will collide with the Arkansas Razorbacks in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee on Wednesday late afternoon at 5:30 PM (EDT). Kansas will take part in a bowl game for the first time in 14 years. The Jayhawks did not expect a place in Bowl contention but being at the spot highly motivates the team. Kansas delivered the goods in the season openers after beating West Virginia, Houston, Duke, and Iowa State of their 5-0 start.
Kansas lost 4 straight non-home games. Jalon Daniels completed 65.7 percent of his passes for 1,470 yards, 13 TDs, and 2 interceptions. Lawrence Arnold and Luke Grimm totaled 1,053 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns while Quentin Skinner had 25 receptions. The Jayhawks’ ground attack is averaging 194 yards per contest. Devin Neal leads the way with 1,061 yards and 9 touchdowns. Kansas’ defense allowed 33.8 points and 450.8 yards per game. Kenny Logan Jr. leads Kansas with 96 tackles, Lonnie Phelps has 7 sacks and Cobee Bryant has 3 picks.
- The total went OVER in 5 of the Jayhawks’’ last 6 games.
- The Kansas Jayhawks are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas’ last 6 games played in December.
Kansas Jayhawks vs Arkansas Razorbacks 12/28/2022 Expert Picks, Odds and Previews
Meanwhile, The Arkansas Razorbacks come to this contest 6-6 for this season. In their last outing, the Razorbacks lost 29-27 against the Missouri Tigers. Quarterback K.J. Jefferson finished the game with 212 yards on 20/27 passing while his QB rate was 157.1. He threw a pick with an average yard per attempt of 7.9. RB Raheim Sanders ran the ball 10 times for 47 yds, finishing the game with 4.7 yards per attempt for Arkansas. The Razorbacks rushed the ball for 3.0 yds per attempt, finishing with 113 yards on 38 totes. The team finished the game with 325 yards on 66 plays (4.9 yds per play).
The Razorbacks lost 3 of their last 5 road matches. Jefferson completed 68.3 percent of his passes for 2,361 yards, 22 touchdowns, and 4 picks. Matt Landers and Jadon Haselwood combined for 1,482 receiving yards and 10 TDs while Trey Knox had 26 receptions. Arkansas’ ground game averages 224.9 yards per contest and Raheim Sanders leads with 1,426 yards and 10 TDs. Defensively, Arkansas is allowing 28.8 points and 453.2 yards per game. Drew Sanders leads Arkansas with 103 tackles, Jordan Domineck has 6.5 sacks and Dwight McGlothern has 3 picks.
- The Arkansas Razorbacks are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games.
- Arkansas is 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games against an opponent in the Big 12 conference.
- The Razorbacks are 2-9 SU in their last 11 games played in December.
Kansas Jayhawks vs Arkansas Razorbacks. The NCAAF pick is the Arkansas Razorbacks. The Jayhawks have one of the poorest defenses this season, which will drag them down in this match. The Razorbacks will have quarterback KJ Jefferson; Arkansas will be able to move the ball well against an inefficient Kansas defense. Coach Sam Pittman will get his second bowl victory for Arkansas. Final Score Prediction, Arkansas wins 35-28.
NCAAF Starting Time: 5:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee
Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2022
TV: ESPN
NCAAF Odds: Arkansas Razorback -3
NCAAF Totals: 68.5
