A winning season will be on the line when the Arkansas Razorbacks (6-6) square off against the Kansas Jayhawks (6-6) in the 2022 Liberty Bowl on Wednesday at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis. The Jayhawks have not finished a season with a winning record since going 8-5 in 2008. They are also playing in their first bowl since that season. Meanwhile. the Razorbacks are looking for the program's second consecutive winning season. Prior to last year, they had four straight seasons with losing records. The game will be the first matchup between the programs since 1906.
Kickoff is 5:30 p.m. ET. The Razorbacks are 2.5-point favorites in the latest Arkansas vs. Kansas odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 70. Before making any Kansas vs. Arkansas picks, be sure to check out the college football predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Arkansas vs. Kansas and just revealed its picks and Liberty Bowl 2022 predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several college football odds and trends for Kansas vs. Arkansas:
- Arkansas vs. Kansas spread: Razorbacks -2.5
- Arkansas vs. Kansas over/under: 70 points
- Arkansas vs. Kansas money line: Razorbacks -140, Jayhawks +118
- ARK: The Razorbacks are sixth in the nation in sacks per game (3.25).
- KAN: The Jayhawks rank fifth in the country in passing efficiency (163.24).
- Arkansas vs. Kansas picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why Arkansas can cover
Arkansas has a game-breaking running back in Raheim Sanders. A 6-foot-2 sophomore from Rockledge, Fla., Sanders ranks second in the SEC in rushing yards (1,426) and rushing yards per game (118.8). He also has 28 catches for 271 yards and two touchdowns to lead the conference in total all-purpose yards (1,697).
In addition, Arkansas has the potential to get pressure when Kansas drops back to pass. The Razorbacks lead the SEC and are tied for seventh nationally in sacks (39). That's one shy of the school record set in 1998.
Why Kansas can cover
Kansas faces a shorthanded Arkansas team on Wednesday. Because of NFL opt-outs, injuries and the transfer portal, the Razorbacks will have about 50 scholarship players available against Kansas. The list of absent players includes All-America linebacker Drew Sanders, Arkansas career tackling leader Bumper Pool, starting defensive tackle Isaiah Nichols and starting safety Myles Slusher.
In addition, the Jayhawks have a playmaker in the defensive backfield in Kenny Logan Jr. A senior from St. Augustine, Fla., who already has announced his intent to return next season, Logan ranks second in the conference and 11th in the country in tackles per game (5.4). For his efforts this season, he earned honorable mention All-Big 12 honors.
How to make Kansas vs. Arkansas picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Under on the point total, projecting the teams to combine for 63 points. The model also says one side hits almost 60% of the time. You can only get the model's pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Arkansas vs. Kansas? And which side of the spread hits nearly 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its college football picks, and find out.
