Colorado vs Kansas State Predictions, Odds, and Betting Lines for CU vs KSU

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Colorado vs Kansas State Odds

Key Takeaways:

  • 👎 Odds have Colorado as 3.5-point underdogs at home vs No. 18 Kansas State.
  • 📅 Colorado and Kansas State will face off Saturday, October 12 at 8:15 MT/10:15 ET.
  • 💪 Colorado is 45-20-1 all-time against KSU.

This page will track betting lines and odds for Colorado vs Kansas State from the best Colorado sportsbooks. This will be the first matchup between these two former rivals since 2010.

Colorado vs Kansas State Odds: Who is Favored?

With the big game coming up in a few days, all Colorado betting apps have released lines for K State vs Colorado. The odds in the table below are courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook, but it's always a good idea to check multiple apps to find the best odds before placing any bet. 

MoneylineCU +145KSU -160
SpreadCU +3.5KSU -3.5
TotalOver 56 (-110)Under 56 (-110)

Compared to early lines that had been posted since last week, the only major change has been with the total for KSU vs CU. The over/under sat at 56.5 last week and has dropped two full points since then. Other sportsbooks have followed suit, with the total now sitting at 56 across all major operators. 

Week 7 is shaping up to be one of the best weeks for college football betting with several games that will have potential playoff implications. If Colorado can pull off the win, there's a chance we see them jump into the AP Top 25 for the first time since Week 4 of last season.

Colorado vs Kansas State Moneyline

With K State listed as 3.5-point road favorites in Week 7, they are also moneyline favorites. At the time of this writing, the best moneyline odds for KSU is -160 across several sites, such as bet365 Colorado.

On the flip side, for those wanting to take the Colorado moneyline vs Kansas State, the best price is +145 which you can find on multiple apps.

Colorado vs Kansas State Spread

After FanDuel Colorado had Kansas State as 4.5-point favorites and early lines on DraftKings put KSU at -6.5, those lines have settled in the middle with the spread at 3.5. K State has been favored in each of their five games this season while Colorado has been the underdog in 2 of 5 to this point.

Colorado vs Kansas State Over/Under

The total for Colorado vs KSU currently sits at 56. This means over bettors would need the teams to combine for at least 57 points while those taking the under would want no more than 56 points scored. Both of these teams are averaging 31 points and over 400 total yards of offense per game.

Kansas State vs Colorado Predictions

Colorado and Kansas State head into their Week 7 tilt with matching records of 4-1. The Buffs are ahead of Kansas State in the Big 12 standings thanks to a 2-0 conference record, so this game not only has major Big 12 implications but potential playoff ramifications as well.

Kansas State's only loss came at the hands of a 38-9 BYU thumping, with the Cougs unranked at the time. Since then, BYU has been undefeated and has climbed to No. 14 in the latest rankings. Colorado has only lost to Nebraska, who garnered No. 23 in the country following the win, but has since dropped outside of the AP Top 25. 

KSU vs CU Betting Trends

While betting trends shouldn't be blindly followed, they do provide useful information if implemented correctly.

  • K State has covered the spread in 40% of their games this season (2-3-0)
  • As a road favorite, KSU is 0-2 against the spread (ATS)
  • The total has hit the over in 2 of 5 Kansas State's games (40%)
  • The Buffs have covered the spread in 60% of their games this year (3-2-0)
  • As underdogs, Colorado is 1-1 ATS
  • The total is 3-2 in favor of the over
  • At Colorado, Deion Sanders is 10-6-1 ATS (62.5%)
  • With Kansas State, Head Coach Chris Klieman is 41-24-3 ATS (63.1%)

Injuries for Kansas State vs Colorado

One of the most important things to take into consideration when betting on Colorado football odds is if any key players are injured. This goes for both teams, and these are the injuries to know ahead of the Week 7 game between KSU and CU.


How to Watch Kansas State vs Colorado

The Buffs will host K State this Saturday, October 12. This matchup will mark the first time since 2010 the two have faced off, with the last game being played in Boulder.

What Channel is CU vs KSU?

Colorado vs Kansas State will be nationally televised on ESPN. You will also be able to stream the game on services like Fubo.

When is KSU vs CU?

K State vs Colorado will take place Saturday, October 12, with kickoff set for 8:15 MT/10:15 ET.

Where is Colorado vs Kansas State Being Played?

The Wildcats will travel to Boulder to face the Buffs. The game is being played at Folsom Field and will mark the first time KSU has stepped foot in Colorado since 2010.

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Cody Kutzer

Cody Kutzer has been covering the sports betting and gambling space for several years and has been losing his parlay bets for even longer. He currently serves as an editor, writer, and fact-checker for BetColorado.com to ensure readers have the latest and most accurate information surrounding Colorado sports betting.

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