Long Island University vs. Kansas prediction: Kansas favored to win in college football Week 1 [2026]

Kansas and Long Island University will meet in Week 1 college football action at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Friday, commencing at 8:00 PM ET.

Dimers' proven college football model projects Kansas as the most likely winner in this Long Island University vs. Kansas prediction.

This article offers an expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks, backed by the same system that has dominated college football and NFL betting markets across multiple seasons.

Long Island University vs. Kansas prediction and odds

Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Long Island University vs. Kansas, forming part of our college football predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently gives Kansas a 99.8% chance of defeating Long Island University. Our predicted final score has Kansas winning 49-5.

According to our model, Long Island University (+44.5) has a 51.2% chance of covering the spread, while the 57-point over/under has a 55.2% chance of staying under.

Latest betting odds

We have researched the best college football odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Spread: Long Island University +44.5 (-105) / Kansas -44.5 (-111)
• Moneyline: Long Island University +2500, Kansas -100000
• Total: Over/Under 57 (-110/-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Model picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Spread: Long Island University +44.5 @ -105 via DraftKings
• Moneyline: Kansas @ -100000 via bet365
• Total: Under 57 @ -110 via Caesars

According to our college football best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 57 total points.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.

Game info & kickoff details

Friday's college football action between Kansas and Long Island University at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM ET.

• Who: Long Island University vs. Kansas
• Date: Friday, September 4, 2026
• Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
• Venue: David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium

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Conclusion

We predict Kansas, with a 99.8% win probability, will likely beat Long Island University in Friday's college football matchup.

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