Kansas has opened the season outscoring their opponents 77–14 through their first two games. The Jayhawks' last win in Missouri came in 2004 but have the potential to make this a game behind their dual-threat quarterback Jalon Daniels. Penn State transfer Beau Pribula looked impressive in his debut but that was against Central Arkansas. The Jayhawks’ defense has not allowed a ton of offensive plays and can keep the Border War close.

After last season's bumpy ride to a 5-7 record, things are already looking up for the Jayhawks after a most exasperating 2024. even before August concluded, KU was already 2-0, and the offense has been humming behind 6th-year QB Jalon Daniels, with 7 TD passes to his credit in the first two games, with the offense almost in perfect balance in the first two wins. They’re also excited in Columbia, especially with Penn State transfer QB Beau Pribula hitting the ground running last week, completing 23 of 28 passes vs. UCA in his Mizzou debut, while ULM transfer RB Ahmon Hardy looked as good as advertised in the opener when motoring for 100 YR. This looks a potential shootout at Faurot Field! Play Kansas-Missouri Over

Either Kansas' defense can hang, which makes the Jayhawks an extremely live dog at this price, or it can't and Mizzou rolls to an easy win. I think the defense can hang.

These two former conference rivals haven't played each other since the 2011 season. Kansas was just 1-5 on the road last season, while Missouri went 7-0 in home games last year. Home field advantage is expected to play a significant role here, as Missouri allowed just 3.7 ypc at home last year, and Kansas relies heavily on establishing the ground game. We have Missouri winning this game by two TDs.

Missouri really ran it up on Central Arkansas last week, winning 61-6, and by scoring 35 points in the second half, it looked like they had a real affinity for covering -38.5 in the opener. That makes six straight covers for Missouri football with the team that has 12 starters returning from last year and a defense that only allowed 20.3 points per game last year. That defense will be the difference against Kansas. I don't trust Jalon Daniels in his sixth year, who has a record of 16-19 over his career. Kansas had an easy time at home against Fresno State and Wagner, and now they get an SEC team on the road. Missouri's defense is the key. Missouri to cover.