In this article we will formulate a Kansas State vs Texas Tech prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 1st at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 10 matchup.
Kansas State Wildcats Betting Preview
The Kansas State Wildcats are 4-4 (3-2) this year after they defeated Kansas by a score of 42-17 in their last game. Kansas State led 21-14 at halftime and ran away with the easy win in the second half. The Wildcats out gained Kansas by a total of 371-247, went 3-10 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 4-1 in the game. Avery Johnson went 11-17 for 231 yards and two touchdowns, while Joe Jackson rushed 20 times for 69 yards. Jayce Brown led the receivers with four catches for 160 yards and one touchdown in the win. The Kansas State defense recorded four sacks and seven tackles for loss in the game.
Prior to that game, Kansas State defeated TCU by a score of 41-28, but did lose to Baylor by a score of 35-34 before that. The Wildcats have won three of their last four games and they are currently tied for fifth in the Big 12 standings. Kansas State has scored 31.0 points per game with 224.0 passing yards and 143.1 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 25.8 points against per game this season. Avery Johnson has thrown for 1,792 yards, 15 touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Jayce Brown has 36 receptions for 577 yards and four scores this year.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Preview
The Texas Tech Red Raiders are 7-1 (4-1) this season after they defeated Oklahoma State by a score of 42-0 in their last game. Texas Tech led 28-0 at halftime and they took their foot off of the gas in the second half to get the blowout win. The Red Raiders out gained Oklahoma State by a total of 370-182, went 9-16 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at two in the game. Will Hammond went 9-15 for 102 yards and one touchdown, while Cameron Dickey rushed 13 times for 47 yards and one score. Caleb Douglas led the receivers with five catches for 98 yards and one touchdown in the game. The TT defense recorded one sack and four tackles for loss in the win.
Prior to that game, Texas Tech lost to Arizona State by a score of 26-22, but did beat Kansas by a score of 42-17 before that. The Red Raiders have won seven of their first eight games and they are currently tied for third in the Big 12 standings. Texas Tech has scored 43.6 points per game with 300.1 passing yards and 199.3 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 12.4 points against per game this season. Behren Morton is returning from injury to play quarterback in this one, while Cameron Dickey has rushed for 678 yards and nine scores on 113 carries this season.
Why the Kansas State Wildcats will win
- Kansas State has won each of its last eight games against Texas Tech.
- Texas Tech has lost three of its last four games as a favorite in Kansas.
- The underdog has covered the spread in eight of Kansas State’s last nine games.
- Texas Tech has failed to cover the spread in each of its last three games at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
- Kansas State has won the first half in 12 of its last 13 games against conference opponents at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Kansas State’s last seven games as an underdog in Kansas have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of Texas Tech’s last six games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Four of Kansas State’s eight games this season have been decided by a margin of three points or less – equal-most amongst FBS teams.
- Kansas State has won the third quarter in each of its last seven games – longest active streak in the FBS.
- Texas Tech has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of 15+ points of any FBS team this season (5).
- Texas Tech has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of 20+ points of any FBS team this season (5).
Kansas State vs Texas Tech Prediction
Kansas State started the season playing very poorly, but they have turned things around by winning three of their last four games. The Wildcats have scored at least 34 points in four straight games and will need Johnson to protect the football here. Texas Tech bounced back from their first loss with another big win over Oklahoma State last week and they have scored at least 34 points in four of their last five. The Red Raiders are ranked #13 in the nation, but I really like how Kansas State is playing and I think they could cause some issues for Tech. Take Kansas State here.
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