Missouri vs. Kansas: Latest Spread Info, BCS Impact and Predictions

The 120th Border War will take place on Saturday when the Kansas Jayhawks and Missouri Tigers square off in Kansas City.

Missouri (6-5, 4-4) enters the game heavily favored over Kansas (2-9, 0-8). They have also won the last two meetings of the series and four of the last five.

Where: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Mo.

When: Saturday, Nov. 26 at 3:30 p.m. EST 

Watch: FSN in Kansas, FSN in Missouri

Spread

Missouri (-23.5), according to Sportsbook.

As bad as Kansas has been this season, Missouri has only won two games at that number. Kansas played close against Baylor and Robert Griffin III. The edge goes to Missouri to win the game, but they don't cover.

Over/Under

61, according to Sportsbook.

I'm going with the under here. I think the winning team will to better than half of that, but the loser won't be close enough to pick up the slack.

Key Injuries

Per USA Today

Missouri RB Henry Josey and OL Anthony Gatti are out.

Missouri OL Jack Meiners, DB Braylon Webb and PK Grant Ressel are doubtful.

Missouri DB Kip Edwards is questionable.

Kansas WR  Daymond Patterson, DB John Williams and RB Brandon Bourbon are out.

BCS/Top 25 Poll Implications

Very little at this point. Missouri is 6-5, but a win here wouldn't be enough to get them anywhere near the Top 25. A 2-9 Kansas team is hardly a "signature win."

Keys to Missouri Win

James Franklin's arm and legs will need to be strong. If he doesn't turn it over, Missouri will win.

Keys to Kansas Win

The rushing attack of James Sims and Darrian Miller will need to control the game. Upsets generally don't happen unless the underdog's rushing attack is strong.

Prediction: Missouri 34, Kansas 17

The Tigers have had some good games this year and are just a better team than Kansas. Kansas will play inspired early, but Missouri will pull away.