Houston (3-5) vs Kansas State (7-1)
Game Info: Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 3:30 pm (TDECU Stadium)
Betting Odds: Houston +13 / Kansas State -13 --- Over/Under: 45.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: FOX
The Kansas State Wildcats and the Houston Cougars meet in week 10 college football action from TDECU 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 vs. Houston prediction.
Kansas State Recap
The Kansas State Wildcats come into this one looking to build on their 29-27 win over Kansas last time out. After this game, Kansas State will have a bye week before heading home for a game against Arizona State.
Wildcats Win Fourth Straight
Avery Johnson has thrown for 1,654 yards, 16 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions on 61.3% passing and has also logged 373 rushing yards and 4 TDs while DJ Giddens leads K-State with 945 rushing yards and Dylan Edwards has 309 rushing yards with 3 touchdowns. Jayce Brown leads Kansas State with 30 receptions for 518 receiving yards while Keagan Johnson has 21 grabs for 264 receiving yards. Three more Wildcats have 100+ receiving yards on the year. On defense, Austin Romaine has a team-high 57 total tackles with a pair of sacks while Brendan Mott has a team-high 7 sacks. Marques Sigle has a team-high 3 interceptions as well on the year. As a unit, Kansas State also has 21 sacks and 8 interceptions as well on the year.
Why the Kansas State Wildcats will win
- Houston has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four home games in November.
- Kansas State has covered the spread in six of its last seven November games as a road favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
Houston Recap
The Houston Cougars come into this one looking to build on a 17-14 win over Utah last time out. After this game, Houston will have their own bye before taking on the Arizona Wildcats on the road.
Cougars Looking To Build Momentum
Donovan Smith has thrown for 867 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions on 65.4% passing while Zeon Chriss has 248 passing yards, 3 touchdowns and 3 interceptions on 61.4% passing and Ui Ale has 112 yards and a touchdown on 76.9% passing. Stacy Sneed has 277 rushing yards while Re’Shaun Sanford II has 294 rushing yards. Mekhi Mews has a team-high 20 grabs for 218 yards while Stephon Johnson has 19 receptions for 223 yards. Joseph Manjack IV has 222 receiving yards and 3 TDs as well on the year. On defense, Michael Batton has a team-high 55 total tackles in addition to 3 sacks while A.J. Haulcy has 46 total tackles with a team-high 4 interceptions this season. As a unit, Houston has combined for 12 sacks and 6 interceptions this season.
Why the Houston Cougars will win
- Kansas State has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Houston has covered the spread in three of its last four November games as an underdog.
Kansas State vs. Houston Prediction
I’m on Kansas State here. Congrats to Houston for picking up a couple of wins, but a win over Utah with their third-string QB and TCU who didn’t show up for that game isn’t going to move my needle too much. The Wildcats are still one of the best teams in the conference with a chance to make the Big 12 title game. I think Houston’s in a tough spot here. I’ll roll with K-State.
Chris’s Pick Kansas State -13
AUTHOR: Chris Ruffolo
