The Kansas State Wildcats and the Arizona Wildcats meet in week 3 college football action from Arizona Stadium on Friday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Arizona vs Kansas State Prediction.
Kansas State Wildcats Recap
The Kansas State Wildcats come into this game looking to rebound from a 24-21 loss at the hands of Army last time out to fall to 1-2 on the year. After this game, the Wildcats will head home for a matchup with UCF.
Wildcats Looking To Rebound From Shocking Upset Loss
Avery Johnson has thrown for 763 yards, 6 touchdowns and an interception on 65.3% passing while Joe Jackson leads K-State in rushing with 136 yards on the ground so far this season. Jayce Brown has a team-high 19 receptions for 216 yards and 2 touchdowns while Jerand Bradley, Jaron Tibbs and Garrett Oakley all have 100+ receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Austin Romaine has a team-high 28 total tackles including 19 solo tackles while Tobi Osunsanmi has a team-high 3 sacks and Cody Stufflebean has 2 sacks as well this season.
Arizona Wildcats Recap
The Arizona Wildcats come into this game looking to build on their 48-3 win over Weber State last time out to sit at 2-0 on the year. After this game, Arizona will head on the road for a game against Iowa State.
Arizona Looking To Remain Unbeaten
Noah Fifita has thrown for 534 yards and 6 touchdowns on 66.7% pasing while Quincy Craig leads Arizona with 156 rushing yards so far this season. Javin Whatley leads Arizona’s receiving group with 8 receptions for 206 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns so far this season. On defense, Taye Brown and Dalton Johnson share Arizona’s team lead with 12 total tackles, with Brown logging an interception as well. Chase Kennedy has a pair of sacks to lead the Wildcats, while Arizona’s defense as a whole has combined for 7 sacks and 5 interceptions so far this season.
Kansas State Wildcats @ Arizona Wildcats Betting Trends: Week 3
Why the Arizona Wildcats will win
- Arizona has won each of its last five September home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Kansas State has lost three of its last four September games as a road favorite.
- Kansas State has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last nine games.
- The underdog has covered the spread in each of Kansas State’s last four games.
Why the Kansas State Wildcats will win
- Arizona has lost seven of its last eight games against conference opponents.
- The favorite has won each of Arizona’s last six games.
- The favorite has covered the spread in each of Arizona’s last six games.
- Arizona has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight games against conference opponents.
- Arizona has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Arizona’s last nine games in September have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of Kansas State’s last six road openers have gone OVER the total points line.
Arizona vs Kansas State Prediction
In the battle of the Wildcats, I’m on Arizona here. I just was really disappointed with Kansas State so far and while they’ve had all three games decided by 3 points this season, you shouldn’t really have 3 point games against North Dakota and Army if you’re K-State. Arizona’s a team that’s yet to really be tested, but I still think there’s a lot more upside here. Until I see Kansas State really do something impressive, they’re going to be a team I go against a lot this season. Give me Arizona here.