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Kansas State Wildcats Favored to Beat Oklahoma State Cowboys in Big 12 Showdown

The #14 Oklahoma State Cowboys will face off against the #13 Kansas State Wildcats in a Big 12 conference matchup at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, KS. Both teams are coming off losses in their first conference games of the season and will be looking to bounce back. The Cowboys defeated the Wildcats in their previous matchup last season. Kansas State is currently favored to win by 5.5 points. The game is set to kick off at 3:30 P.M. Eastern Time on Saturday.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cowboys +165 | Wildcats -196
• Spread: Cowboys +5 (-110) | Wildcats -5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 55 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas St. will win straight-up is 66%.

Oklahoma St. vs Kansas St. Stats

Oklahoma St. Cowboys

The Oklahoma State Cowboys lost their first game of the 2024 season to the #12 Utah Utes by a score of 22-19. Quarterback Alan Bowman struggled and was benched in the first half but returned in the fourth quarter to lead a comeback that fell short. Bowman finished with 16 of 33 for 206 yards and two touchdowns but was intercepted twice. Wide receivers Brennan Presley and Rashod Owens also had touchdown catches. The Cowboys' run game was ineffective, with Ollie Gordon II rushing for 42 yards on 11 carries. The defense gave up 457 yards of total offense to the Utes and struggled to contain them. Head coach Mike Gundy criticized the team's offensive performance, particularly the quarterback play. The Cowboys are missing key players due to injuries, including linebacker Collin Oliver and running back AJ Green. Offensive lineman Jake Springfield is questionable for the next game. Oklahoma State is currently ranked 30th in offense, 56th in defense, and has a 3-1 record for the season.

Kansas St. Wildcats Analysis

Kansas State suffered their first defeat of the 2024 season, falling 38-9 to BYU on the road. The Wildcats struggled with turnovers and allowed a 90-yard punt return for a touchdown. Quarterback Avery Johnson had 204 yards of total offense but threw two interceptions, while running back DJ Giddens led all rushers with 93 yards on 19 carries but lost a fumble. Despite rushing for 228 yards on 43 carries, the Wildcats were unable to capitalize on their opportunities. The defense managed to pressure the opposing quarterback but ultimately allowed 241 yards of total offense. Prior to this loss, the Wildcats' offense had been performing well, scoring 31 points or more in each of their first three games. Johnson acknowledged the team's mistakes and emphasized the importance of taking care of the football on the road. Injury update: TE Brayden Loftin is expected to be out for a few weeks due to a lower body injury. Kansas State currently holds a power ranking of 25 and ranks #78 for offense, averaging 28.75 points per game, and #46 for defense, conceding an average of 19.50 points per game. In their last three matchups against Kansas State, Oklahoma State has gone 1-2.

Kansas State Wildcats Favored to Dominate Oklahoma State Cowboys at Home

The Oklahoma State Cowboys have struggled historically against the spread during their last four visits to Bill Snyder Family Stadium dating back to the 2017-18 season, with their most recent defeat being a 48-0 loss in October of 2022. Including the playoffs, they lost two out of three games ATS to close out last season and have failed to cover the spread in half of their games this season. Their offense, led by struggling QB Alan Bowman, only managed to score 19 points in their recent loss to the Utes. On the other hand, the Kansas State Wildcats have excelled at home against the spread, winning six out of seven games last season and both home games this year. With impressive offensive performance and momentum on their side, the Wildcats are statistically favored to secure a comfortable victory at home on Saturday. It is recommended to take the Wildcats giving the points.

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