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Kansas State Wildcats Look to Continue Winning Streak as they Face Off Against In-State Rivals, the Kansas Jayhawks

The Kansas Jayhawks are set to face off against the #17 Kansas State Wildcats in a conference matchup at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, KS. The Jayhawks are coming off a 42-14 victory against the Houston Cougars and will look to continue their winning streak. The Wildcats, on the other hand, are currently on a three-game winning streak after defeating the West Virginia Mountaineers. In their prior matchup, the Jayhawks emerged victorious with a 31-27 win. Kickoff is scheduled for X Eastern Time, with Kansas St. being the betting favorite opening at -10 and the current line at Kansas St. -9.5.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Jayhawks +290 | Wildcats -380
• Spread: Jayhawks +9.5 (-110) | Wildcats -9.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 55.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas St. will win straight-up is 79%.

Kansas vs Kansas St. Stats

Kansas Jayhawks

The Kansas Jayhawks ended a five-game losing streak with a dominant 42-14 victory over the Houston Cougars at home. Quarterback Jalon Daniels had an impressive performance, throwing for three touchdowns and rushing for another, despite being intercepted three times. Senior running back Devil Neal led the rushing attack with 108 yards and two touchdowns. Senior cornerback X had a standout game with three interceptions. The Jayhawks have been on an offensive hot streak, scoring 27 or more points in their last four games. Head coach Lance Leipold credited the team's pressure on the quarterback and ability to create turnovers for the win. In terms of rankings, Kansas is currently 69th in offense, 81st in defense, and has a record of 2-5 (1-6 ATS) this season.

Kansas St. Wildcats Analysis

Kansas State earned their third consecutive victory by defeating West Virginia with a score of 45-18, led by quarterback Avery Johnson's nearly 300 passing yards and three touchdowns. Senior Jadon Jackson stood out as the top receiver with 84 yards and a touchdown. The Wildcats' defense intercepted the opposing quarterback twice and recorded two sacks. Scoring 28 points in the second half secured the win for Kansas State, whose offense has been performing well with over 30 points in their last three games. Head coach Chris Klieman praised Johnson's growth as a passer and his composure during the game. Currently ranked 24th in power rankings, Kansas State has an offense ranked 46th and a defense ranked 44th, with an overall record of 6-1 (3-4 ATS). In their recent matchups, Kansas has lost to Kansas State in the last three games.

Kansas State Favored to Win Big in Rivalry Matchup Against Struggling Jayhawks

Kansas has struggled in their recent matchups against Kansas State, losing against the spread in their last two contests at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. The Jayhawks have faced difficulties on the road in the 2024 season, losing all three games both straight up and against the spread. Conversely, the Wildcats have performed well on home turf, covering in nine of their last 10 games in front of their home crowd and winning two of three games ATS at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in 2024. With a strong offense that has consistently scored over 30 points in each of their home games this season, and the Jayhawks' defense showing vulnerabilities in allowing over 30 points in their last away games, the data supports a Kansas State victory on Saturday. It is recommended to take the Wildcats and the points in this matchup.

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