Yet again, the Kansas State Wildcats are bowl-bound. It was a successful Betting on College Football season that did not become all that it could have been. Kansas State was ambushed early in the season with a road game loss to the upstart BYU Cougars. Also, it blew what should have been an easy road win over the Houston Cougars. But last week, the Wildcats dominated the visiting Cincinnati Bearcats. Now, the Cats are preparing for the regular season at the Iowa State Cyclones. Iowa State is coming off an impressive comeback road win against the Utah Utes.
Kansas State Wildcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, November 30, 2024, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Jack Trice Stadium, Ames, IA |
| TV Coverage: | FOX |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Kansas State | +2 -110 | 51½ -110 | +110 |  |
| Iowa State | -2 -110 | 51½ -110 | -130 | |
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Kansas State Wildcats Team Overview
Last game, the Kansas State Wildcats won 41-15 against the Cincinnati Bearcats as 7.5-point home favorites. The game went over the offshore betting total of 55. Kansas State has a record of 8-3 straight up, 4-7 against the spread, and 5-6 over/under the total. Kansas State ranks 39th for total offense, 83rd for passing, 16th for rushing and 51st for scoring. Defensively they rank 40th overall, 90th against the pass, 19th against the rush, and 33rd for points allowed. Also, Kansas State ranks 46th for fewest turnovers lost and 75th for takeaways.
Indeed, Kansas State wiped the slate clean Saturday night with a win against the Cincinnati Bearcats. The Wildcats showed few weaknesses after losing to Arizona State and Houston to drop out of the College Football Playoff picture.
Kansas State dominated the game on both sides of the ball. In sum, K-State totaled 415 total yards. KSU forced the Bearcats into an inefficient pace on third down. To show, UC converted 33 percent of its attempts. It came up empty on fourth down on five different occasions. The Wildcats led the game wire-to-wire.
Quarterback Avery Johnson wasn’t flashy but was poised. Overall, he completed 13-of-23 for 147 yards and two touchdowns. Johnson added a rushing touchdown for good measure.
For the first time in a month, Johnson didn’t turn the ball over. He was complimented by running back D.J. Giddens’ two-touchdown performance. He ran the ball 15 times for 143 yards, averaging 9.5 yards per carry.
Consider that the Cyclones are in a logjam with Arizona State, BYU, and Colorado to make the Big 12 title game. Thus, the game is a must-win to keep their hopes alive.
Iowa State Cyclones Team Overview
Last game, the Iowa State Cyclones won 31-28 against the Utah Utes as 6.5-point road favorites. The game went over the total of 55. Iowa State has a record of 9-2 straight up, 6-5 against the spread, and 6-5 over/under the total. Iowa State ranks 32nd for total offense, 28th for passing, 66th for rushing and 45th for scoring. Defensively they rank 32nd overall, 3rd against the pass, 100th against the rush, and 19th for points allowed. Also, ISU ranks 39th for fewest turnovers lost and 17th for takeaways.
Kansas State at Iowa State SBG Free Picks
Kansas State will be an appealing Betting on College Football brand as a capable road team with the enhanced away game price. To conclude, this game should come down to the end.
Kansas State at Iowa State SBG Best Bet: Kansas State Wildcats.