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Kansas St. Wildcats vs West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: October 19, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET

Venue: Milan Puskar Stadium — Morgantown, WV

Article updated Oct 17, 6:15 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In Week 8 of the Big 12 Conference, the Kansas State Wildcats will face off against the West Virginia Mountaineers on October 19th at 7:30 PM ET. The game, airing on FOX, is

Game outlook

In Week 8 of the Big 12 Conference, the Kansas State Wildcats will face off against the West Virginia Mountaineers on October 19th at 7:30 PM ET. The game, airing on FOX, is expected to be a thrilling matchup. The Wildcats, currently ranked 17th, are on a two-game winning streak while the Mountaineers are looking to bounce back from a recent loss. Kansas State opens as the betting favorite at -3. Be sure to check out our NCAAF Predictions for insight on how to make the most of your betting strategy for this game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Wildcats -155 | Mountaineers +135

Spread: Wildcats -3 (-110) | Mountaineers +3 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 55.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas St. will win straight-up is 61%.

Kansas St. Wildcats

The Kansas State Wildcats have been performing exceptionally well this season, coming off a significant road victory against the Colorado Buffaloes. Quarterback Avery Johnson has been a standout player, displaying impressive stats both in passing and rushing. The team as a whole has a solid offense, averaging 430.8 total yards per game and excelling in the rushing game. The defense has also been a key aspect of their success, particularly in run defense, allowing only 71.7 rushing yards per game. Despite some injury setbacks, including tight end Brayden Loftin being out, Kansas State is ranked 46th in offense and 44th in defense, with a power ranking of 37. They currently have a record of 5-1 (2-4 ATS) and are positioned to continue climbing in the AP Poll.

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West Virginia Mountaineers Analysis

The West Virginia Mountaineers have had a strong season so far, but are coming off a recent loss to the Iowa State Cyclones. Quarterback Garrett Greene has been a key player for the offense, with running back Jahiem White also performing well. The team's total offense ranks 49th nationally, with room for improvement in the passing game. Defensively, they have been solid but need to improve in pass defense. Despite some injuries, the Mountaineers have the potential to become a bowl-eligible team if they continue to improve. Their current power ranking is 56, with a ranking of 59 for offense and 81 for defense. In their upcoming matchup against Kansas State, West Virginia has historically performed well.

Uncertain Injury Status of Avery Johnson a Key Factor in Kansas State vs. West Virginia Football Matchup

The situation regarding Avery Johnson's injury status is unclear, as he was reported to have left last week's game with an abdominal injury but returned to play and is not currently listed on the injury report. Kansas State has demonstrated strong performance on both offense and defense this season, making them a formidable opponent. In contrast, West Virginia has a -5 turnover ratio, indicating potential challenges in maintaining possession against a top college football defense. It is advisable to consider choosing Kansas State to cover the spread in this matchup.

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SportsJaw Wildcats vs Mountaineers archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Wildcats vs Mountaineers matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Kansas St. Wildcats-152 → -132Moved
  • Moneyline · West Virginia Mountaineers+124 → +114Moved
  • Spread · Kansas St. Wildcats-3 (-110) → -2.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · West Virginia Mountaineers+3 (-110) → +2.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over54 (-110) → 56 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under54 (-110) → 56 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Kansas St. Wildcats
4-1 matchup record · 4-5-1 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
West Virginia Mountaineers
2-3 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-10-17T22:15:20.647Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Kansas State Wildcats have been performing exceptionally well this season, coming off a significant road victory against the Colorado Buffaloes. Quarterback Avery Johnson has been a standout player, displaying impressive stats both in passing and rushing. The team as a whole has a solid offense, averaging 430.8 total yards per game and excelling in the rushing game. The defense has also been a key aspect of their success, particularly in run defense, allowing only 71.7 rushing yards per game. Despite some injury setbacks, including tight end Brayden Loftin being out, Kansas State is ranked 46th in offense and 44th in defense, with a power ranking of 37. They currently have a record of 5-1 (2-4 ATS) and are positioned to continue climbing in the AP Poll.

The West Virginia Mountaineers have had a strong season so far, but are coming off a recent loss to the Iowa State Cyclones. Quarterback Garrett Greene has been a key player for the offense, with running back Jahiem White also performing well. The team's total offense ranks 49th nationally, with room for improvement in the passing game. Defensively, they have been solid but need to improve in pass defense. Despite some injuries, the Mountaineers have the potential to become a bowl-eligible team if they continue to improve. Their current power ranking is 56, with a ranking of 59 for offense and 81 for defense. In their upcoming matchup against Kansas State, West Virginia has historically performed well.

The situation regarding Avery Johnson's injury status is unclear, as he was reported to have left last week's game with an abdominal injury but returned to play and is not currently listed on the injury report. Kansas State has demonstrated strong performance on both offense and defense this season, making them a formidable opponent. In contrast, West Virginia has a -5 turnover ratio, indicating potential challenges in maintaining possession against a top college football defense. It is advisable to consider choosing Kansas State to cover the spread in this matchup.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2022-11-19Kansas St. Wildcats 48 · West Virginia Mountaineers 31
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Kansas St. Wildcats defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 45-18

Kansas St. Wildcats defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 45-18 on October 19, 2024, a 27-point decision in the series. Kansas St. Wildcats' strongest period was the 3rd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 14-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Kansas St. Wildcats -2.5 (-110) spread, Kansas St. Wildcats covered, while the 63 combined points finished over the recorded total of 56.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • DerekFisherSpread · Kansas St. Wildcats -3 (-110)Win
  • TgodfreySpread · West Virginia Mountaineers +3 (-110)Loss
  • MikeVargasSpread · Kansas St. Wildcats -3 (-110)Win
  • Sarah_MillerSpread · Kansas St. Wildcats -3 (-110)Win
  • JohnTharpSpread · West Virginia Mountaineers +2.5 (-110)Loss