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Game time: November 2, 2024 at 3:30 PM ET

Venue: TDECU Stadium — Houston, TX

Article updated Oct 31, 6:08 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In an upcoming Saturday afternoon matchup, the Houston Cougars will host the No. 17 Kansas State Wildcats in hopes of gaining momentum in the Big 12 conference. The Wildcats

Game outlook

In an upcoming Saturday afternoon matchup, the Houston Cougars will host the No. 17 Kansas State Wildcats in hopes of gaining momentum in the Big 12 conference. The Wildcats are currently on a four-game winning streak, while the Cougars have won two of their last three games. Kickoff is set for 3:30 EST at TDECU Stadium. Kansas State opens as the -13 point betting favorite, with the line remaining steady. Stay tuned for predictions and breakdowns leading up to the game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Wildcats -550 | Cougars +400

Spread: Wildcats -13 (-110) | Cougars +13 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 46 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas St. will win straight-up is 85%.

Kansas St. Wildcats

Kansas State's football team has been on a winning streak since their loss at BYU in September, with their defense playing a key role in their recent victories. The team's defense has allowed an average of 341.9 yards and 21.4 points per game, with notable performances including eight interceptions and 21 sacks. Head coach Chris Klieman emphasized the team's resilience and ability to stay focused during tight games. On the offensive side, Kansas State has been scoring consistently, with the team ranking sixth in the Big 12 for yards of offense per game and fourth for points scored per game. Running back DJ Giddens has been a standout player, ranking sixth in the country for rushing yards gained. Despite linebacker Beau Palmer being out due to a knee injury, Kansas State has a solid record of 6-1 this season, with a power ranking of 33.

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Houston Cougars Analysis

The Houston Cougars have faced challenges in the Big 12, winning only four of their first 14 conference games since joining last year. Despite recent improvement, including a win over Utah, the team's offense is struggling, ranking last in the conference in yards and points per game. Quarterback Zeon Chriss has shown promise but has limited playing time. On the defensive side, the Cougars have been more successful, holding opponents to low yardage and points per game. Head coach Willie Fritz acknowledges the competitiveness of the league. Several key players are out due to injuries. In power rankings, the Cougars are ranked 111, with a strong defense but struggling offense. In their last three matchups, Kansas St. has had difficulty against Houston.

Kansas State Wildcats Poised to Dominate Houston Cougars in Rematch

These two programs met for the first time last season, with the Wildcats dominating the Cougars 41-0 at home. Despite Houston having home field advantage this time, their record of 2-2 SU and ATS at home this season does not provide much of an advantage. Houston has struggled against strong Big 12 teams, as evidenced by their conference losses averaging 27.3 points per game. Kansas State, a formidable opponent, narrowly escaped defeat against Kansas last week. The Wildcats have the ability to exploit Houston's weaknesses both on the ground and through the air. Giddens, a standout running back for Kansas State, poses a threat to Houston's rush defense. Notably, both teams faced Kansas this season, with Kansas State narrowly winning and Houston suffering a significant loss. Currently, Kansas State is on a winning streak and is poised to take advantage of Houston's vulnerabilities. In this matchup, the Wildcats are the recommended choice.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Kansas St. Wildcats-530 → -526Moved
  • Moneyline · Houston Cougars+379 → +390Moved
  • Spread · Kansas St. Wildcats-13 (-110) → -13 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Houston Cougars+13 (-110) → +13 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over46.5 (-110) → 45.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under46.5 (-110) → 45.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Kansas St. Wildcats
6-1 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-4-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Houston Cougars
3-5 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 2-8-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-10-31T22:08:09.948Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Kansas State's football team has been on a winning streak since their loss at BYU in September, with their defense playing a key role in their recent victories. The team's defense has allowed an average of 341.9 yards and 21.4 points per game, with notable performances including eight interceptions and 21 sacks. Head coach Chris Klieman emphasized the team's resilience and ability to stay focused during tight games. On the offensive side, Kansas State has been scoring consistently, with the team ranking sixth in the Big 12 for yards of offense per game and fourth for points scored per game. Running back DJ Giddens has been a standout player, ranking sixth in the country for rushing yards gained. Despite linebacker Beau Palmer being out due to a knee injury, Kansas State has a solid record of 6-1 this season, with a power ranking of 33.

The Houston Cougars have faced challenges in the Big 12, winning only four of their first 14 conference games since joining last year. Despite recent improvement, including a win over Utah, the team's offense is struggling, ranking last in the conference in yards and points per game. Quarterback Zeon Chriss has shown promise but has limited playing time. On the defensive side, the Cougars have been more successful, holding opponents to low yardage and points per game. Head coach Willie Fritz acknowledges the competitiveness of the league. Several key players are out due to injuries. In power rankings, the Cougars are ranked 111, with a strong defense but struggling offense. In their last three matchups, Kansas St. has had difficulty against Houston.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-10-28Houston Cougars 0 · Kansas St. Wildcats 41
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Houston Cougars defeated Kansas St. Wildcats 24-19

Houston Cougars defeated Kansas St. Wildcats 24-19 on November 2, 2024, a 5-point decision in the series. Houston Cougars' strongest period was the 4th quarter, when it outscored its opponent 14-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Kansas St. Wildcats -13 (-110) spread, Houston Cougars covered, while the 43 combined points finished under the recorded total of 45.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • Sarah_MillerSpread · Houston Cougars +13 (-110)Win
  • FlyigglesflySpread · Kansas St. Wildcats -13 (-110)Loss
  • KingjamesTotal · Over 46.5 (-110)Loss
  • JohnnywalkerTotal · Under 46 (-110)Win
  • Leadpipe_LocksSpread · Houston Cougars +13 (-110)Win
  • GustavosintoTotal · Under 46 (-110)Win
  • MiamimikeTotal · Over 45.75 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioSpread · Kansas St. Wildcats -12.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 46 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Kansas St. Wildcats -12.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 46 (-110)Loss