The Cincinnati Bearcats and Kansas State Wildcats meet Saturday in week 13 college football action at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Here’s a Kansas State vs Cincinnati Prediction. This article will include a Kansas State vs Cincinnati Pick.
Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Preview
The Cincinnati Bearcats lost to Iowa State and West Virginia, and they play TCU next. The Cincinnati Bearcats have lost 3 of their last 4 road games. Brendan Sorsby is completing 65.5 percent of his passes for 2,453 yards, 16 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. Xzavier Henderson and Joe Royer have combined for 1,109 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Tony Johnson has 35 receptions.
The Cincinnati Bearcats ground game is averaging 182.2 yards per contest, and Corey Kiner leads the way with 903 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Cincinnati is allowing 23.4 points and 385.4 yards per game. Jared Bartlett leads the Cincinnati Bearcats with 55 tackles, Eric Phillips has 4 sacks and Josh Minkins has 2 interceptions.
Kansas State Wildcats Betting Preview
The Kansas State Wildcats lost to Houston and Arizona State, and they play Iowa State next. Kansas State has won 4 of its last 5 home games. Avery Johnson is completing 60.8 percent of his passes for 2,150 yards, 17 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions. Jayce Brown and Keagan Johnson have combined for 982 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while DJ Giddens has 18 receptions.
The Kansas State Wildcats ground game is averaging 202.9 yards per contest, and Giddens leads the way with 1,128 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Kansas State is allowing 21.9 points and 336.5 yards per game. Austin Romaine leads the Kansas State Wildcats with 71 tackles, Brendan Mott has 8 sacks and Marques Sigle has 3 interceptions.
Why the Kansas State Wildcats will win
- Cincinnati has lost each of its last four games in November.
- Kansas State has won 51 of its last 60 games against non-AP-ranked teams at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
- Cincinnati has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four November games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The favorite has covered the spread in 12 of Kansas State’s last 16 games at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
- Kansas State has won the first half in nine of its last 10 home games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Five of Kansas State’s last six November home games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of Cincinnati’s last six November games as a road underdog have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Kansas State ranks 9th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (101.8).
- Kansas State ranks 11th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (35.0).
- Cincinnati ranks 9th among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (10.0).
- Cincinnati ranks 12th among FBS teams for average point differential in first quarters this season (+5.6).
Kansas State vs Cincinnati Prediction
The Kansas State Wildcats are going to get the benefit of the doubt at home, and they are the more talented team. However, Kansas State is 1-6 ATS this season when a favorite of 7 or more points. Kansas State is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games when a favorite of 7 or more points. The Cincinnati Bearcats are decent enough defensively to hang in this game, and they still need another win to become bowl-eligible. Give me the Bearcats and the points.