Kansas Jayhawks vs. Houston: Prediction, odds, TV for football game at Arrowhead

The Kansas Jayhawks will play Houston for the fifth time Saturday afternoon at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

The Jayhawks had an off-week last week and return with hopes of ending their five-game losing streak. Houston is also well rested after a bye week of its own.

Here’s a closer look at Saturday’s showdown for the Jayhawks:

KU football vs. UH game details

Kickoff: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19

Where: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium

TV: ESPN+

Radio: Jayhawk Radio Network; WHB (810) in Kansas City; Wichita 92.3

Early betting line: KU is a 6.5-point favorite

Kansas game prediction

Look, the Jayhawks have to end their losing streak sometime.

This could be the perfect game for that. Not only is KU well-rested, but the Jayhawks are favorites for the first time in a while.

The most significant focus for KU’s defense will be containing Houston QB Zeon Chriss. His ability to scramble could be a problem. KU has struggled all season in this department, and Chriss had 11 carries for 97 yards vs. TCU last week.

If KU quarterback Jalon Daniels can play mistake-free football, which he did for the most part in the Jayhawks’ most recent game (at Arizona State), this could be the weekend the losing streak finally ends.

Prediction: KU 28, UH 21

Shreyas’ pick to cover: KU (-6.5)

Shreyas’ record: 2-4

Shreyas’ record against the spread: 3-3