The Washington State Cougars and Kansas State Wildcats meet Saturday in week 2 college football action at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Here’s a Kansas State vs Washington State Prediction. This article includes a Kansas State vs. Washington State Pick.
Washington State Cougars Betting Preview
The Washington State Cougars lost to Washington, and they play Duquesne next. The Washington State Cougars look to avoid their first 0-2 start since the 2016 season. Caden Pinnick is completing 64 percent of his passes for 142 yards, 0 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Daniel Blood and Darrius Clemons have combined for 97 receiving yards on 8 catches, while Kirby Vorhees has 2 receptions.
The Washington State Cougars’ ground game is averaging 100 yards per contest, and Caden Pinnick leads the way with 61 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Washington State is allowing 24 points and 402 yards per game. Keith Brown leads Washington State with 6 tackles, Khamari Terrell has 5 tackles, and Jeremiah Bernard has 5 tackles.
Kansas State Wildcats Betting Preview
The Kansas State Wildcats beat Nicholls, and they play Tulane next. Kansas State looks for its fifth 2-0 start in the last six years. Avery Johnson is completing 71.4 percent of his passes for 199 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Joe Jackson and Garrett Oakley have combined for 88 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Jaron Tibbs has 4 receptions.
The Kansas State Wildcats ground game is averaging 312 yards per contest, and Rodney Fields Jr. leads the way with 101 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Kansas State is allowing 3 points and 122 yards per game. Gabe Powers leads the Kansas State Wildcats with 5 tackles; Darien Whitaker Jr. has 1 sack, and Logan Bartley has 1 pass deflection.
Why the Kansas State Wildcats will win
- Kansas State has won seven of its last eight home games in September.
- Washington State has lost three of its last four games in September.
- Kansas State has covered the spread in seven of its last eight home games in September.
- Kansas State has won the first half in each of its last 12 home games in September.
- Kansas State has won the first quarter in each of its last six games against non-conference opponents at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
Why the Washington State Cougars will win
- Washington State has won each of its last three games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Washington State has covered the spread in each of its last eight games against non-conference opponents.
- Kansas State has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games against non-conference opponents.
- Washington State has won the first half in each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Washington State has won the first quarter in each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of Washington State’s last 10 games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of Kansas State’s last six games in Kansas have gone OVER the total points line.
Kansas State Wildcats Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 2, Will Anciaux ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Washington State Cougars Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 2, Jack Stevens ranks T2nd in the Pac-12 Conference for made field goals (1) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Kansas State ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Kansas State ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Washington State ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Washington State ranks T1st among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (100.0).
Kansas State vs Washington State Prediction
Big number, but this is a letdown spot for Washington State after hanging with its rival in Washington and coming up short. A lot of energy physically and emotnally were spent in that game, and now the Cougars have to go on the road and get off the canvas. Not ideal. Also, Washington State showed little signs of life offensively, and thats not encouraging. Kansas State should have a field day in this spot. I’ll lay the points.