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Kansas State Wildcats to face Tulane Green Wave in non-conference showdown at Yulman Stadium

The #17 Kansas State Wildcats (1-0, 1st in Big 12) will be facing off against the Tulane Green Wave (1-0, 1st in American) in a non-conference matchup at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, LA. The Wildcats are coming off a strong 41-6 win against UT Martin, while Tulane had an impressive 52-0 victory over Southeastern Louisiana. Kickoff is set for noon Eastern Time, with Kansas State opening as the -10 betting favorite, but the current line has shifted to Kansas State -9.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Wildcats -350 | Green Wave +280
• Spread: Wildcats -9 (-110) | Green Wave +9 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 47.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas St. will win straight-up is 78%.

Kansas St. vs Tulane Stats

Kansas St. Wildcats

Kansas State Wildcats showcased a dominant defense and solid offensive performance led by QB Avery Johnson to secure a victory against UT Martin Skyhawks in a non-conference game. Johnson threw two touchdowns, completed 14 of 21 passes for 153 yards, and rushed for 37 yards. The team took an early lead of 14-0 and maintained control throughout the game. Junior wideout DJ Giddens stood out with 124 rushing yards on 13 carries. The Wildcats' defense was key, sacking the opposing quarterback four times and causing two fumbles while limiting UTM to 134 yards of total offense and two field goals. Kansas State has a strong track record in season openers, outscoring opponents 144-13 since 2021. Johnson praised the team's performance, crediting their strong play for allowing him to settle into the game. Currently ranked 18th in power rankings, Kansas State has a balanced team with solid offensive and defensive stats, holding a 1-0 record this season. No significant injuries have been reported that would affect their upcoming game.

Tulane Green Wave Analysis

The Tulane Green Wave dominated the Southeastern Louisiana Lions in their season opener, winning 52-0 in front of a home crowd. Freshman quarterback Darian Mensah had a strong debut, throwing for 205 yards and two touchdowns. The team's offense was nearly perfect, totaling 472 yards with no turnovers and a perfect red zone scoring record. Defensive back Rayshawn Pleasant also made a key interception, returning it for a 100-yard touchdown. Head coach Jon Sumrall led the team to victory in his debut, coming from a successful tenure at Troy. Wideout Shazz Preston is questionable for the next game due to a hamstring injury. In terms of power rankings, the Green Wave ranks #6 for offense and #4 for defense, with an overall record of 1-0. Their next matchup is against Kansas St., who have had success in recent matchups against Tulane.

Tulane Green Wave Favored to Cover the Spread Against Kansas State Wildcats at Home

The Kansas State Wildcats faced challenges when playing away games last season, winning only once in five attempts. In their most recent meeting with Tulane during the 2022 season, the Green Wave secured a 17-10 victory on Kansas State's home turf, showcasing a superior defense that ranked 20th in the nation for points allowed per game (18.9), compared to the Wildcats' 30th ranking (21.2 PPG). Tulane also excelled in limiting yards per game to 334.2, setting the stage for a difficult task for Kansas State to consistently reach scoring positions. With a strong special teams unit that is just outside the top 10 in kickoff return yards, Tulane has shown its prowess in covering the spread, winning ATS in three regular-season games including a decisive victory over UTSA. The upcoming matchup heavily favors Tulane to cover the spread at home on Saturday. Taking Tulane with the points is the recommended course of action.

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