Kansas +5.5 at Arizona State: The Sharp Side Isn't the Favorite

The God of Odds likes Kansas Jayhawks +5.5 at -110 against Arizona State. BetAnySports is the book to hit, and here's why.

Kansas is 1-1, but don't let the record fool you. The Jayhawks are putting up 36.0 points per game while allowing just 22.0. Arizona State is 1-1 with a 45.0 scoring average, but they're giving up 27.5 a game. That's a defense that can be moved on. Kansas has the more balanced profile, and they're getting more than a field goal of cushion.

The line movement tells the real story. The moneyline opened at -236 for Arizona State and has been bet down to -205. That's sharp money coming in on Kansas. When the number moves that much on the underdog, you pay attention. The spread hasn't budged off -5.5, which means the books are holding firm, but the money is clearly on the Jayhawks.

Arizona State is 0-1 against the spread this season. Kansas is 0-1 ATS as well, but the situational spot favors the road dog. The Sun Devils are 1-0 at home, but that lone win came with a 45-point outburst. Can they repeat that against a Kansas defense allowing just 22.0? Doubtful.

This is an early-season sample, just two games for each team, so we're not overloading on this one. Confidence sits at 3 out of 5. But the signals are clear: Kansas scores, Kansas defends, and the market is moving their way.

BetAnySports offers Kansas +5.5 at -110. That's the best number on the board. Some books are hanging -5, which gives you less cushion. Take the extra half-point and the better price. The sharp money is on Kansas, and so are we.