The Colorado Buffaloes and Kansas State Wildcats meet Saturday in college football action at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Here’s a Kansas State vs Colorado Prediction. This article will include a Kansas State vs Colorado Pick.
Colorado Buffaloes Betting Preview
The Colorado Buffaloes lost to West Virginia and Arizona State. Colorado has lost 4 straight games. Kaidon Salter is completing 63.1 percent of his passes for 1,242 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. Joseph Williams and Omarion Miller have combined for 1,176 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns, while Sincere Brown has 21 receptions.
The Colorado Buffaloes ground game is averaging 135.6 yards per contest, and Micah Welch leads the way with 364 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Colorado is allowing 34.2 points and 478.7 yards per game. Tawfiq Byard leads the Colorado Buffaloes with 78 tackles, Arden Walker has 2.5 sacks and John Slaughter has 2 interceptions.
Kansas State Wildcats Betting Preview
The Kansas State Wildcats lost to Utah and beat Oklahoma State. Kansas State has split its last 10 games. Avery Johnson is completing 59.9 percent of his passes for 2,270 yards, 18 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. Jayce Brown and Jaron Tibbs have combined for 1,252 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, while Garrett Oakley has 38 receptions.
The Kansas State Wildcats ground game is averaging 185 yards per contest, and Joe Jackson leads the way with 769 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Kansas State is allowing 30.5 points and 431.1 yards per game. Austin Romaine leads the Kansas State Wildcats with 66 tackles, Cody Stufflebean has 4.5 sacks and Daniel Cobbs has 3 interceptions.
Why the Kansas State Wildcats will win
- Colorado has lost each of its last 12 November games as an underdog.
- Kansas State has won 13 of its last 16 games against non-AP-ranked teams at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
- Colorado has failed to cover the spread in each of its last seven games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The favorite has covered the spread in each of Colorado’s last four games.
- Colorado has lost the first half in each of its last five games against conference opponents.
Why the Colorado Buffaloes will win
- Kansas State has lost six of its last eight games in November.
- The road team has won three of Kansas State’s last four games.
- Kansas State has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven games as a favorite.
- The underdog has covered the spread in 10 of Kansas State’s last 12 games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Kansas State’s last four games against conference opponents at Bill Snyder Family Stadium have gone OVER the total points line.
- Three of Colorado’s last four games have gone OVER the total points line.
Kansas State Wildcats Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 14, Bryce Noernberg ranks 11th amongst FBS players for kick return yards (464) this season.
Colorado Buffaloes Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 14, Quentin Gibson ranks 3rd amongst FBS players for kick return yards (597) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Kansas State ranks 9th among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (9.6).
- Kansas State ranks T125th among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (9.3).
- Colorado has lost the second quarter in each of its last five games – equal-longest active streak in the FBS.
- Colorado ranks 134th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (224.0).
Kansas State vs Colorado Prediction
Colorado has covered 6 of its last 9 games as a double-digit favorite, but the Buffaloes have nothing to play for, and it feels like a team ready for the season to end. Colorado is nonexistent offensively, and the defense has fallen off a cliff over the last month. Kansas State has failed to cover 6 straight games as a double-digit favorite, but it has a clear edge on the offensive side and becomes bowl eligible with a victory.
It’s also senior night for 18 seniors. Lots of motivation for Kansas State, none for Colorado. I’ll ignore the trends and lay the points with KSU at home. Colorado feels like a team that’s going to roll over with the way this season is playing out.