The AutoZone Liberty Bowl is set for Wednesday evening when the Kansas Jayhawks (6-6) play the Arkansas Razorbacks (6-6). Kansas is set to make their 13th bowl game appearance and their first since the 2008 Insight Bowl. Arkansas will be participating in their 44th bowl game and are looking to win their second consecutive. Below is my college football pick for Kansas vs Arkansas.
Kansas vs Arkansas Betting Pick
| ℹ️ The Pick: | Arkansas -3.5 |
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This game will be played at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium at 5:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.
Why Bet Arkansas -3.5
✅ Arkansas is 4-2 against the spread in their last six games.
✅ The Razorbacks are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games against Big 12 opponents.
✅ Kansas is 1-4 ATS in their last five games.
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Kansas Jayhawks
Arkansas Razorbacks
Team Stats
Passing
Offense/Defense
| KAN | Passing | ARK |
|---|---|---|
| 14.7 | CMP | 19.9 |
| 25.5 | ATT | 32 |
| 57.5 | CMP% | 62.2 |
| 208.8 | Y/G | 244.2 |
| 8.2 | Y/A | 7.6 |
| 1.3 | TD/G | 1.8 |
Defense/Offense
| KAN | Passing | ARK |
|---|---|---|
| 18.9 | CMP | 20.3 |
| 30 | ATT | 32.8 |
| 63.1 | CMP% | 62.1 |
| 239.1 | Y/G | 269.2 |
| 8 | Y/A | 8.2 |
| 2.1 | TD/G | 1.2 |
Rushing
Offense/Defense
| KAN | Rushing | ARK |
|---|---|---|
| 38.3 | ATT | 35.5 |
| 211.4 | Y/G | 121.8 |
| 5.5 | Y/A | 3.4 |
| 2.4 | TD/G | 1.1 |
Defense/Offense
| KAN | Rushing | ARK |
|---|---|---|
| 34.3 | ATT | 37.4 |
| 153.5 | Y/G | 182.0 |
| 4.5 | Y/A | 4.9 |
| 0.8 | TD/G | 2.7 |
Special Teams
| KAN | Special Teams | ARK |
|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | Punts-GM | 3.1 |
| 41.8 | Punt Avg | 44.9 |
| 2.3 | Kick Ret GM | 1.1 |
| 16.5 | Kick Ret Avg | 16.9 |
| 0.7 | Punt Ret GM | 0.8 |
| 6.9 | Punt Ret Avg | 6.8 |
Betting Trends
| KAN | Betting Trends | ARK |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 0-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 1-2-0 |
| 0-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
| 23 | Avg Score | 26.33 |
| 48.33 | Avg Opp Score | 23 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 0-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 1-2-0 |
| 0-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
| 26 | Avg Score | 23.67 |
| 41.67 | Avg Opp Score | 20.33 |
| KAN | Betting Trends | ARK |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 1-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-3-0 |
| 1-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
| 25.8 | Avg Score | 27.8 |
| 39.2 | Avg Opp Score | 23.4 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 1-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-3-0 |
| 2-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-3-0 |
| 33.6 | Avg Score | 27 |
| 41.4 | Avg Opp Score | 27.4 |
| KAN | Betting Trends | ARK |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 4-6-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-6-0 |
| 5-4-1 | ATS W/L/P | 4-6-0 |
| 29.9 | Avg Score | 29.3 |
| 35.4 | Avg Opp Score | 29.1 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 3-7-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 7-3-0 |
| 5-5-0 | ATS W/L/P | 6-4-0 |
| 31.8 | Avg Score | 29.9 |
| 45 | Avg Opp Score | 24.6 |
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Kansas Jayhawks
Last time out, Kansas visited #12 Kansas State and were blown out, losing 47-27. The Wildcats came out ready as they led 23-7 after the first quarter, but Kansas cut the deficit to nine at the half. It was all Kansas State in the second half as they secured the 20-point win.
Kansas ran the ball 30 times for 127 yards, a 4.2 average, and four touchdowns in the loss. Defensively, the Jayhawks allowed 443 total yards and recovered one Kansas State fumble.
Through 12 games, Kansas is scoring 34.2 points per game and gaining 424.2 yards, 230.3 through the air and 193.9 on the ground. Defensively, the Jayhawks allow 33.8 points and 451.7 yards, 257.9 passing and 193.8 rushing.
Arkansas Razorbacks
Arkansas ended their regular season with a 29-27 loss at Missouri. The Tigers led 10-7 after the first quarter, but it was Arkansas who held a one-point advantage at halftime. Missouri opened the third quarter with nine unanswered points and were able to hold Arkansas to just six points the rest of the game.
KJ Jefferson went 20/27 for 212 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, and added one touchdown on the ground. Defensively, Arkansas allowed 468 total yards and did not force any Missouri turnovers.
After 12 games, Arkansas is scoring 30.7 points per game and gaining 453.8 yards, 230.3 through the air and 223.4 on the ground. Defensively, the Razorbacks allow 28.8 points and 453.3 yards, 273.9 passing and 179.3 rushing.
