At the beginning of the season, gamblers were looking hard at the Kansas State Wildcats. K-State was touted as a potentially strong NCAA Football Betting contender for the Big 12 championship. Head coach Chris Klieman and the Cats are coming off a bye week. Following a giveaway road loss to the Houston Cougars. Now, Kansas State hosts one of the most surprising teams in the Big 12. Head coach Kenny Dillingham and his Arizona State Sun Devils are exceeding expectations and are heading to a bowl game, at the very least.
Arizona State Sun Devils vs. Kansas State Wildcats NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, November 16, 2024, 7 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Manhattan, KS |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Arizona State | +9½ -110 | 50 -110 | +280 |  |
| Kansas State | -9½ -110 | 50 -110 | -350 | |
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Arizona State Sun Devils Team Overview
Last game, the Arizona State Sun Devils won 35-31 against the UCF Knights as 2.5-point home favorites. The game went over the offshore betting total of 55.5. Arizona State has a record of 7-2 straight up, 7-2 against the spread, and 5-3-1 over/under the total. Arizona State ranks 57th for total offense, 94th for passing, 27th for rushing and 42nd for scoring. Defensively they rank 35th overall, 61st against the pass, 33rd against the rush, and 62nd for points allowed. Also, ASU ranks 5th for fewest turnovers lost and 37th for takeaways.
Kansas State Wildcats Team Overview
Last game, the Kansas State Wildcats lost 24-19 against the Houston Cougars as 13-point road favorites. The game went under the total of 45.5. Kansas State has a record of 7-2 straight up, 3-6 against the spread, and 4-5 over/under the total. Kansas State ranks 40th for total offense, 77th for passing, 19th for rushing and 43rd for scoring. Defensively they rank 34th overall, 82nd against the pass, 8th against the rush, and 35th for points allowed. Also, Kansas State ranks 45th for fewest turnovers lost and 61st for takeaways.
The Wildcats blew a nine-point fourth-quarter lead in a 24-19 loss to the Houston Cougars. Consider they were outscored 14-0 in the final quarter. The loss likely ends K-State’s chance of winning the Big 12 title or making the College Football Playoffs. Overall, Johnson finished 23 of 39 for 238 yards with a touchdown but threw two interceptions. The Wildcats never seemed to get going after the game was delayed nearly an hour by lightning.
Still, Kansas State held a 327-232 advantage in total yards and led 19-10 in the fourth before things fell apart. Houston quarterback Zeon Chriss threw for 103 yards. He accounted for both touchdowns in the final quarter. He threw a one-yard strike to Maliq Carr. Next he ran for a 41-yard score with 2 minutes, 31 seconds remaining.
“Those kids care,” said Chris Klieman. “Those kids want to win. Those kids play their tail off. Nobody’s gonna say we don’t play hard. We play harder than heck man. But we’re not playing with great fundamentals and techniques.”
Arizona State at Kansas State SBG Free Picks
Kansas State will be eager to atone for its NCAA Football Betting flop at Houston two weeks ago. To summarize, Arizona State will keep the price lower for Kansas State, enhancing the Wildcats’ value.
Arizona State at Kansas State SBG Best Bet: Kansas State Wildcats.