MTSU Blue Raiders
No. 17 Kansas covered a spread of about 23 points by beating Fordham 95-65, and ESPN's matchup predictor gives the Jayhawks a 97.2 percent win probability against MTSU.
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| Sportsbook | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FanDuel | MTSU +30.5 KANSAS -30.5 | — | O 154.5 U 154.5 |
| DraftKings | MTSU +30.5 KANSAS -30.5 | MTSU +4000 KANSAS -50000 | O 154.5 U 154.5 |
| BetMGM | MTSU +30.5 KANSAS -30.5 | MTSU +3300 KANSAS -10000 | O 154.5 U 154.5 |
| BetRivers | MTSU +30.5 KANSAS -30.5 | — | O 153.5 U 153.5 |
| Fanatics | MTSU +30.5 KANSAS -30.5 | MTSU +7000 KANSAS -50000 | O 154 U 154 |
| Bovada | MTSU +30.5 KANSAS -30.5 | MTSU +3500 KANSAS -100000 | O 154.5 U 154.5 |
| BetOnline.ag | MTSU +30 KANSAS -30 | — | O 154 U 154 |
| LowVig.ag | MTSU +30 KANSAS -30 | — | O 154 U 154 |
| BetUS | MTSU +30.5 KANSAS -30.5 | — | O 154 U 154 |
| Caesars | MTSU +30.5 KANSAS -30.5 | — | O 154 U 154 |
Injury Report
No new injuries are reported for either side. Kansas guard Taylen Kinney started and played 24 minutes against Fordham after cramping issues limited him in an exhibition, so his conditioning is worth monitoring. Trey Kaufman-Renn made his Jayhawks debut with 9 points and 5 rebounds after sitting out the exhibitions. MTSU had no injury notes from its opener, and its rotation was deep enough that Jahvin Carter posted a plus-39 while Eli Rice scored 18 off the bench.
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Kansas holds a clear talent edge with five players at 9 points or more against Fordham and a 50-47 rebounding margin compared with MTSU's opener. MTSU's 117 points and 25 assists came against Fisk, so the Blue Raiders face a far tougher defense, while Kansas must clean up 14-of-24 free throw shooting.
3 Things to Watch
- Tre White's efficiency against MTSU's perimeter defense
- Kansas free throw shooting after 14-of-24 opener
- MTSU ball movement against Kansas pressure
Betting Breakdown
No. 17 Kansas hosts Middle Tennessee on Friday night at Allen Fieldhouse after opening with a 95-65 win over Fordham as roughly a 23-point favorite, a result that covered and went well over a total in the mid-140s. Tre White led the Jayhawks with 22 points on 9-of-12 shooting, Leroy Blyden Jr. and Tyran Stokes each scored 15, and Melvin Council Jr. added 10 points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds. Kansas shot 58 percent, led 43-31 at halftime and then used a 19-3 second-half run to pull away, though it made only 14 of 24 free throws and gave up 15 offensive rebounds. Middle Tennessee comes in off a 117-73 rout of Fisk, its sixth straight season-opening victory, as Quintero Barnett scored 24 in his Division I debut and Penn State transfer Eli Rice added 18 off the bench. The Blue Raiders shot 55 percent with 25 assists, but this is an enormous jump in competition. ESPN's matchup predictor gives Kansas a 97.2 percent chance to win.
MTSU Betting Outlook
Middle Tennessee opened 2026-27 with a 117-73 home rout of Fisk before more than 7,000 fans, extending its streak of season-opening wins to six. Junior guard Quintero Barnett scored a team-high 24 points in his Division I debut, Penn State transfer Eli Rice added 18 off the bench and freshman Landyn Colyer pulled down 8 rebounds. Jahvin Carter posted 7 assists and a plus-39 rating. The Blue Raiders shot 55 percent and recorded 12 steals, but Friday is their first road game and first high-major opponent of the season.
Kansas Betting Outlook
Kansas is ranked No. 17 in the AP poll and opened with a 95-65 win over Fordham, covering a spread of about 23 points. Tre White scored 22 on 9-of-12 shooting, transfer Leroy Blyden Jr. added 15 in his debut, Tyran Stokes had 15 points and 7 rebounds, and Melvin Council Jr. contributed 10 points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds. Keanu Dawes led the team with 9 rebounds. Kansas shot 58 percent but made only 14 of 24 free throws and allowed 15 offensive rebounds, two areas to tighten against MTSU.
Latest Team Buzz
PREVIEW | Middle Tennessee set to square off with No. 17 Kansas
— Middle Tennessee Men's Basketball (@MT_MBB) November 5, 2026
Back here tomorrow 😌
— Kansas Men’s Basketball (@KUHoops) November 5, 2026
MTSU Blue Raiders vs Kansas Jayhawks FAQ
What is the current spread for MTSU Blue Raiders vs Kansas Jayhawks?
The current home spread is KANSAS -30.5, while the away spread is MTSU +30.5.
How far has the spread moved for MTSU Blue Raiders vs Kansas Jayhawks?
The spread opened at KANSAS -27.5 and is now KANSAS -30.5.
What is the current moneyline for MTSU Blue Raiders vs Kansas Jayhawks?
The current moneyline is MTSU +4000 / KANSAS -50000.
How far has the moneyline moved for MTSU Blue Raiders vs Kansas Jayhawks?
The moneyline opened at MTSU +3500 / KANSAS -20000 and is now MTSU +4000 / KANSAS -50000.
What is the current total for MTSU Blue Raiders vs Kansas Jayhawks?
The current total is 154.5.
How far has the total moved for MTSU Blue Raiders vs Kansas Jayhawks?
The total opened at 150.5 and is now 154.5.
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Kansas holds a clear talent edge with five players at 9 points or more against Fordham and a 50-47 rebounding margin compared with MTSU's opener. MTSU's 117 points and 25 assists came against Fisk, so the Blue Raiders face a far tougher defense, while Kansas must clean up 14-of-24 free throw shooting.
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