Namely, Chris Klieman of the Wildcats and Matt Campbell of the Cyclones are two of the best coaches in the game. Last week, the Wildcats escaped Kansas with a Sunflower Showdown win. Meanwhile, Iowa State lost its College Football odds home finale to Texas. The rivalry between the Kansas State Wildcats and Iowa State Cyclones is not one of the best-known in college football. However, the “Farmageddon” series is one of the best when it comes to passion and excitement. This year should not be different. Kansas State and Iowa State are bowl-bound in 2023.
Iowa State Cyclones vs. Kansas State Wildcats NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, November 25, 2023, 8 p.m. ET. |
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| Location: | Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Manhattan, KS. |
| TV Coverage: | FOX |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Iowa State | +10 -110 | 47½ -110 | +290 |  |
| Kansas State | -10 -110 | 47½ -110 | -360 | |
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Iowa State Cyclones Team Overview
Last game, the Iowa State Cyclones lost 26-16 against the Texas Longhorns as 6.5-point home dogs. The game went under the sportsbook total of 44.5. Iowa State has a record of 6-5 straight up, 6-5 against the spread, and 4-7 over/under the total. Iowa State ranks 94th for total offense, 65th for passing, 108th for rushing, and 81st for scoring. Defensively, they rank 36th overall, 44th against the pass, 37th against the rush, and 33rd for points allowed. Also, Iowa State ranks 2nd for fewest turnovers lost and 4th for takeaways.
Quinn Ewers passed for 281 yards and two touchdowns. Hence, the Longhorns pulled away to stay alone atop the Big 12 standings. Now, they are on track to play in the conference championship game. Ewers completed 23 of 33 passes, and C.J. Baxter rushed for 117 yards.
Namely, Rocco Becht threw for 323 yards and two touchdowns for Iowa State. But the Cyclones netted only 9 yards rushing and averaged less than a half-yard per carry. The Cyclones’ slim hopes to play for the Big 12 title ended. Last week, they became bowl-eligible for the sixth time in Campbell’s eight years. Previously, the Cyclones had won four of their previous five to stay in the Big 12 race until mid-November. Now, they are left to play for the best possible bowl slot.
Kansas State Wildcats Team Overview
Last game, the Kansas State Wildcats won 31-27 against the Kansas Jayhawks as 7-point road favorites. The game went under the total of 60.5. Kansas State has a record of 8-3 straight up, 7-3-1 against the spread, and 6-5 over/under the total. Kansas State ranks 23rd for total offense, 53rd for passing, 17th for rushing, and 12th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 52nd overall, 72nd against the pass, 39th against the rush, and 23rd for points allowed. Also, Kansas State ranks 9th for fewest turnovers lost and 23rd for takeaways.
Will Howard accounted for three touchdowns as Kansas State scored 15 unanswered points to defeat host Kansas on the road. Kansas State won its 15th straight game in the rivalry. Overall, Howard was 13 of 24 passing for 165 yards and two touchdowns, plus a rushing touchdown.
Iowa State at Kansas State SBG Free Picks
So far this season, Kansas State has been a dominant College Football odds brand at home. The Wildcats are the deeper and stronger team.
Iowa State at Kansas State SBG Best Bet: Kansas State Wildcats.