In this article, we will formulate a Kansas State vs Rutgers Prediction for this College Football game on Thursday, December 26th, at the Chase Field.
Is Kansas State Motivated?
Kansas State thought a couple of weeks before the end of the regular season they could be playing for the Big 12 Championship game, but they couldn’t win their last game of the season. Kansas State faced off against Iowa State in the last game and they scored 21 points, but the defense gave up 29 points and that led to the eight-point defeat. Avery Johnson completed 12 of his 28 passes for 220 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Kansas State on the season is averaging 29.8 points while their defense is giving up 21.9 points. Avery Johnson threw for 2,517 yards, 22 touchdowns, and nine interceptions. Kansas State is averaging 29.8 points while their defense is giving up 21.9 points per game.
Why Kansas State Will Beat Rutgers
- Kansas State has won five of its last six games against non-conference opponents.
- Kansas State has covered the spread in each of its last four December games as a favorite.
Rutgers Has Confidence
Rutgers has confidence heading into this game after their blowout victory against Michigan State in the last game. Rutgers scored 41 points against Michigan State and that was enough for the victory. Athan Kaliakamanis completed 13 of his 22 passes for 157 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions. The biggest issue for Rutgers has been the inconsistency and they are going to need the offense to get out to a fast start. Rutgers on the season is averaging 27.9 points while their defense is giving up 23.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 69th in the league while the defense is ranked 59th.
Kansas State vs Rutgers Prediction
I expect Kansas State is going to be motivated and they are going to find success in this game. Rutgers is coming off a win but overall their offense has been a major issue and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. Kansas State is averaging 29.8 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Kansas State is going to end up cruising here. Back Kansas State against the spread.