Lindenwood Lions vs. Kansas Jayhawks 8/29/24 – Stepping into these busy days and as we inch closer to the start of the college football season, it is hard to ignore the battle that shall take place between the Lindenwood Lions and Kansas Jayhawks. The clash is scheduled for Thursday at Children’s Mercy park and will be streamed on ESP+. This game is the bottom of the line for college football fans and bettors as they are in search of the best college football picks for the day, and there is a lot of action expected in this game.
Lindenwood Lions vs. Kansas Jayhawks 8/29/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Children’s Mercy Park |
| TV: | ESP+ |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Lindenwood Lions (3-7 Last season) vs. Kansas Jayhawks (9-4 Last season)
Last year, the Lions’ offense was barely a concern, scoring an average of only 22 points per game. Their ground game spearheaded by Robert Giaimo was rather encouraging. Giaimo was able to gain 440 yards on the rush with an average of 5.4 yards per attempt. While Caldwell finished with 599 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns registering a few sparks of life from the wide receiver position. As they kick off their season against the Jayhawks, the WAC opponent stats, mainly the 345.4 yards given up a game to FCS teams, are going to come under significant strain. The upcoming North Carolina against Minnesota game might steal some spotlight, but the Lions’ need for a strong start remains critical.
Looking at the other side, the Kansas team is coming off a good season with very good stats especially rushing stats. Running back Devin Neal was a beast running the ball in 1280 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns. This performance highlighted the efficiency of the Jayhawk offense which was effective in terms of yardage on an average basis. Another player who had an impressive season was wide receiver Lawrence Arnold, who had 782 receiving yards. The Jayhawks’ depth and skill will be pivotal as they look to dominate early, mirroring the anticipation surrounding the North Dakota State vs. Colorado clash.
Carter Davis QB vs. Jalon Daniels QB
Carter Davis, who played as Lindenwood’s quarterback, did not do particularly well in the season, with 372 yards passed and a 52.9% completion ratio. Sacks and interceptions are some of the problems that affected Davis and the whole unit attacking-wise, thus frustrating the Lions’ offense. In this game, where every possession will matter, it will be important for Davis to deal with pressure and accuracy issues.
There is little to be expected from Kansas’ Jalon Daniels who boasts passing metrics of a passer rating at that point 173 and matching completed 74.7% of throws. It has been quite critical of how he can make shots to the distance coupled with being cool under pressure for the Jayhawks. He will be key in this as Kansas will look for defensive weakness against Lindenwood.
NCAAF Odds/Point Spread: Kansas Jayhawks -44.5 -122, Total Odds: 58.5
The current betting odds suggest a significant advantage for Kansas, not surprising given their robust performance last season. The point spread at -44.5 for Kansas reflects expectations for a one-sided affair, with the total set at 58.5 indicating anticipation of a high-scoring game, likely driven by Kansas’s offensive thrust.
Lindenwood Lions Betting Trends
Lindenwood has not been performing well in the above trends. But with a particular focus on ATS where they have struggled in all the season’s trends in the past. For so many seasons now it has been difficult for them to cover such tall spreads which could be indicative of the beating they are likely to receive in a game where they are sheer underdogs.
Kansas Jayhawks Betting Trends
Kansas has been especially dominant trends-wise, as shown in the ATS where they are 5-1 in the past 6 games. Bettors have been able to over exceed any negative betting expectations made towards a team that has a rigid ATS along with a solid SU.
Lindenwood Lions vs. Kansas Jayhawks 8/29/24 Betting Picks
With respect to this encounter, it would be prudent to place a wager on Kansas doing well enough to cover the spread owing to their powerful offensive unit and good form in recent seasons. Nevertheless, the total points in this game may swing towards the under, given Lindenwood’s poor offense.
On prop bets and other money lines as well, variables such as Devin Neal’s rushing yards might not be a waste of time. Out-performing expectation is what Kansas does best and throwing in their good record against the spread at home, they would be the better option in this case, complementing our handicapping expert tips.