Iowa State (9-2) vs Kansas State (8-3)
Game Info: Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 7:30 pm (Jack Trice Stadium)
Betting Odds: Iowa State -2.5 / Kansas State +2.5 --- Over/Under: 52.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Kansas State Wildcats and Iowa State Cyclones meet Saturday in week 14 college football action at Jack Trice Stadium. Here’s a Kansas State vs Iowa State Prediction. This article will include a Kansas State vs Iowa State Pick.
Kansas State Wildcats Betting Preview
The Kansas State Wildcats lost to Arizona State and beat Cincinnati. Kansas State has won 3 of its last 5 road games. Avery Johnson is completing 60.5 percent of his passes for 2,297 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions. Jayce Brown and Keagan Johnson have combined for 997 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while DJ Giddens has 21 receptions.
The Kansas State Wildcats ground game is averaging 210 yards per contest, and Giddens leads the way with 1,271 yards and 7 touchdowns. Defensively, Kansas State is allowing 21.3 points and 339.9 yards per game. Austin Romaine leads the Kansas State Wildcats with 77 tackles, Brendan Mott has 8.5 sacks and Marques Sigle has 3 interceptions.
Iowa State Cyclones Betting Preview
The Iowa State Cyclones beat Cincinnati and Utah. Iowa State has won 5 of its last 6 home games. Rocco Becht is completing 61.4 percent of his passes for 2,884 yards, 18 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions. Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel have combined for 1,991 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns, while Gabe Burkle has 16 receptions.
The Iowa State Cyclones ground game is averaging 162.5 yards per contest, and Carson Hansen leads the way with 560 yards and 11 touchdowns. Defensively, Iowa State is allowing 19.5 points and 327.5 yards per game. Malik Verdon leads the Iowa State Cyclones with 74 tackles, JR Singleton has 4 sacks and Jontez Williams has 4 interceptions.
Why the Iowa State Cyclones will win
- Kansas State has lost each of its last five November games against AP-ranked teams.
- The team ranked 17th in the AP Poll has won 10 of its last 12 games.
- Kansas State has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six road games against conference opponents.
- Iowa State has covered the spread in eight of its last 10 games against Kansas State.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Iowa State's last six November games at Jack Trice Stadium has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Twelve of Kansas State's last 15 games as an underdog have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Iowa State ranks T5th among FBS teams for average point differential in fourth quarters this season (+5.7).
- Iowa State ranks T7th among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (10.7).
- Kansas State ranks 19th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (108.4).
- Kansas State ranks 21st among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (8.3).
Kansas State vs Iowa State Prediction
The Kansas State Wildcats are coming off a nice blowout win over Cincinnati, but we can't ignore how they looked a month before. Time will tell if Kansas State can build on that effort on the road. The Iowa State Cyclones are 5-1 SU at home, and they're still in the Big 12 title race. Senior night at home, I trust Iowa State's offense to control this game and cover the small number. Kansas State has fallen off the wagon over the last month.
Randy’s Pick Iowa State -2.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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