Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders vs Kansas Jayhawks Prediction, Odds and Best Bet
Kansas is our projected winner over Middle Tennessee, with a forecast of Kansas 88, Middle Tennessee 62. The Jayhawks’ efficient shooting and strong rebounding in their opener give them the stronger early profile. However, one game per team leaves considerable uncertainty around a 29.5-point spread and 153.5 total. Neither supplied price offers a convincing wager, making the official SportsJaw recommendation Pass.
Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders vs Kansas Jayhawks prediction and best bet
Kansas should win this 2026-27 men’s college basketball matchup comfortably. Its opener featured efficient scoring and contributions across several roles, making a decisive home victory the most persuasive forecast. Our projection is Kansas 88, Middle Tennessee 62, with medium confidence.
Best bet: Pass. Picking the winner is easier than pricing the margin here. The outside forecasts favor Middle Tennessee against the spread and finish below the total, but their cushions are modest. Those opinions help frame the matchup without making either wager compelling.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Time: Friday, November 6, 2026, at 8 p.m. CT, according to Kansas Athletics.
Venue: Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence, Kansas.
Broadcast: ESPNU.
Records: Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders 0-0; Kansas Jayhawks 1-0.
SportsJaw odds: Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders +30.5 (-110); Kansas Jayhawks -30.5 (-110). Moneyline: Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders +4,900; Kansas Jayhawks -9,900. Total: Over 157 (-110); Under 157 (-110).
SportsJaw total: Over 153.5 (-110); Under 153.5 (-110). Moneyline: Middle Tennessee +3,300; Kansas -10,000.