The Kansas State Wildcats and the Kansas Jayhawks meet in week 9 college football action from Rice Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Kansas State Wildcats vs. Kansas Jayhawks prediction.
Kansas State Wildcats Recap
The Kansas State Wildcats come into this game looking to build on their 41-28 win over TCU last time out to sit at 3-4 this season. After this game, Kansas State will head home for a game against Texas Tech.
Wildcats Alternate Wins & Losses In 4 Straight
Avery Johnson has thrown for 1,561 yards, 13 touchdowns and 2 interceptions on 62.8% passing while also rushing for 238 yards and 3 touchdowns. Dylan Edwards has 205 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns while Joe Jackson has a team-high 313 rushing yards and a touchdown as well. Jayce Brown leads Kansas State with 32 catches for 417 yards and 3 touchdowns. Jaron Tibbs has 30 grabs for 360 yards and 2 touchdowns while Garrett Oakley has 25 catches for 271 yards and 4 touchdowns. Austin Romaine leads Kansas State’s defense with 49 total tackles including 32 solo tackles while Tobi Osunsanmi has a team-high 4 sacks. Cody Stufflebean also has 3 sacks while Kansas State’s defense as a whole has combined for 14 sacks and 6 interceptions so far this season.
Why the Kansas State Wildcats will win
- Kansas State has won seven of its last eight games in October.
- Kansas has lost 25 of its last 33 games against conference opponents at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
- The underdog has covered the spread in seven of Kansas State’s last eight games.
Kansas Jayhawks Recap
The Kansas Jayhawks come into this game looking to shake off their 42-17 loss at the hands of Texas Tech prior to last week’s bye week to fall to 4-3 this season. After this game, Kansas will head home for a game against Oklahoma State.
Jayhawks Looking For Consistency Of Their Own
Jalon Daniels has thrown for 1,752 yards, 18 touchdowns and 2 interceptions on 69.9% passing while also rushing for 199 yards and a score. Leshon Williams leads Kansas in rushing with 309 yards and 5 touchdowns while Daniel Hishaw Jr. has 231 rushing yards and a touchdown as well this season. Emmanuel Henderson Jr. has a team-high 31 catches for 530 yards and 4 touchdowns while Boden Groen has 310 receiving yards and 3 TDs and Cam Pickett has 309 receiving yards and 3 TDs. Levi Wentz also has 172 receiving yards with 2 scores and DeShawn Hanika Has 3 receiving TDs as well this season. On defense, Trey Lathan has a team-high 49 total tackles including 1.5 sacks while Leroy Harris III has a team-high 4.5 sacks. As a unit, Kansas’ defense has combined for 17 sacks and 4 interceptions so far this season.
Why the Kansas Jayhawks will win
- Kansas State has lost each of its last four road games.
- The home team has won each of Kansas State’s last four games.
- Kansas has covered the spread in six of its last seven October home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Kansas State has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last 10 road games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Kansas State’s last seven October games as an underdog have gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of Kansas’ last nine games in Kansas have gone UNDER the total points line.
Kansas State Wildcats vs. Kansas Jayhawks Prediction
I’m on the over in this one. I get the case for either side in this game, but Kansas State’s really found their offense as of late, and I think they’ll be able to drum up some offense against the Jayhawks, but K-State’s defense has been susceptible for much of the season as a whole and I think we’re going to have a big of a track meet here in this rivalry matchup. Give me the over here.