Namely legendary Hall of Famer Bill Snyder is the only man in history to sustain success at Kansas State. Snyder has retired for the second and final time at KSU. Enter Chris Klieman. So far Klieman has impressed with a couple of wins in his coaching debut. However, Kleiman’s Wildcats will have their most challenging matchup for college football betting games on Saturday. Mississippi State is a regular bowl team from the Southeastern Conference. Hail State looks to be in top form with two wins in two games. Indeed, the cowbells will be ringing on Saturday in Starkville.
Kansas State Wildcats Vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs
| Date and Time: | Saturday, September 14, 2019, Noon ET |
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| Location: | Davis Wade Stadium, Starkville, Mississippi |
| Kansas State vs. Mississippi State TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Kansas State | +7½ (-110) | 48½ (-110) | +245 |  |
| Mississippi St | -7½ (+105) | 59 (-110) | -290 | |
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Kansas State Wildcats vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs Overview
Now Mississippi State has a sportsbook Record of 2-0 straight up, 1-1 with the line and 2-0 over the total. MSU is coming off a 38-15 home payout over Southern Miss. Of great concern is a Bulldogs defense ranked 80th in the country. Kansas State is 2-0 straight up, 2-0 with the odds, and 1-1 with totals. Last week the Wildcats took apart Bowling Green 52-0. Klieman built quite the reputation at North Dakota State where he built a 1-AA powerhouse. So far, he has given Wildcat Land a much-needed jolt of energy.
Key Wildcats: QB Skylar Thompson (74% COMP, 363 YDS, 10.4 AVG, 3 TD, 0 INT, 189.7 RTG, 6 RSH, 56 YDS, 9.3 YPC, 1 TD), RB James Gilbert (26 ATT, 218 YPC, 8.4 YPC, 3 TD), RB Jordon Brown (15 ATT, 113 YDS, 7.5 YPC, 2 TD, 3 REC, 38 YDS, 0 TD), WR Malik Knowles (8 REC, 125 YDS, 15.6 YPC, 2 TD)
Key Bulldogs: QB Tommy Stevens (73% COMP, 341 YDS, 8.5 YPC, 4 TD, 177.1 RTG, 17 RSH, 37 YDS, 2.2 YPC, 1 TD), RB Kylin Hill (41 ATT, 320 YDS, 7.8 YPC, 2 TD), WR Osirus Mitchell (8 REC, 134 YDS, 16.8 YPC, 2 TD)
Kansas State and Mississippi State Against the Spread
The Wildcats Are:
- 7-3 against the spread as a road dog
- 5-2-1 over the total when getting points on the road
- Lost to MSU 31-10 at home in only previous meeting last year as 7-point dog
- At Southeastern Conference Schools K-State is 1-1 vs. the board
- 0-2 under the total at the SEC
The Bulldogs Are:
- 8-3 against the spread as a home favorite
- 3-7 under the total laying points at Davis Wade Stadium
Covered their only previous home game against a Big 12 team - Under the total in their only previous game against K-State
Kansas State vs. Mississippi State College Football Betting Games Picks
On this occasion Kansas State will play their first ever road game under their new coach. As was previously noted Davis Wade Stadium is a challenging venue for any visitor. Likewise, the Bulldogs have shown well so far as a value for college football betting games. K-State has done what was expected but is stepping way up in class for this one. Overall the Bulldogs home field advantage should prove to be the difference.
Kansas State Vs. Mississippi State College Football Betting Games Pick: Mississippi State Bulldogs
Kansas State Vs. Mississippi State College Football Betting Games Score Prediction: Mississippi State 31, Kansas State 17