Kansas State Wildcats vs BYU Cougars Betting Pick & Prediction 9/21/24

ESPN will be covering this week four matchup between the Kansas State Wildcats and BYU Cougars, with kickoff set for 10:30 ET at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo. Both teams are 3-0 coming into this game. The Wildcats are favored by -7 points, and the over/under line is currently at 47.5 points. The money line odds are -267 for Kansas State and +215 for BYU.

KANSAS STATE WILDCATS VS BYU COUGARS BETTING PICK

The Pick: BYU Cougars +7

This game will be played at LaVell Edwards Stadium at 10:30 ET on Saturday, September 21st.

WHY BET THE BYU COUGARS:

• We have the Kansas State Wildcats winning this one by a score of 27 to 22
• Even though we like the Kansas State Wildcats to win, our ATS pick is to take the BYU Cougars at +7
• Look for this game to go over the line of 47.5 points

Will The Kansas State Wildcats Win As Road Favorites?

Kansas State is now 3-0 after a 31-7 victory over Arizona. The Wildcats, who were -7 point favorites, not only won but also covered the spread. This game ended with a combined score of 38 points, falling short of the 61-point over/under line.

After a 7-7 tie in the first quarter, Kansas State took control, shutting out Arizona in the second half. The Wildcats led 14-7 at halftime and then added 17 more points in the second half, while their defense held Arizona scoreless in the final two quarters.

In their 31-7 victory over Arizona, Kansas State’s offense totaled 393 yards, with 237 yards coming on the ground. The Wildcats picked up 21 first downs, and Avery Johnson, who threw for 156 yards, completed 60.9% of his passes and threw two touchdowns. His passer rating for the game was 110.05.

Avery Johnson was also the leading rusher for Kansas State, gaining 110 yards on 17 carries. Jayce Brown was the top receiver, with three catches for 60 yards.

Kansas State’s defense was effective in their most recent game, holding Arizona to just 56 rushing yards on 19 attempts. In the passing game, they gave up 268 yards on 26 completions, but they managed to pick off one pass and keep Arizona out of the end zone. Overall, the Wildcats allowed 324 total yards and 16 first downs.

Are The BYU Cougars Going Win In At Upset At LaVell Edwards Stadium

BYU remains undefeated after their 34-14 road win over Wyoming. The Cougars, who were -9.5 point favorites, not only won but also covered the spread. This game’s over/under was set at 40 points, with the combined score reaching 48 points.

BYU took control early, leading 7-0 after the first quarter. Wyoming closed the gap to 17-7 at halftime, but the Cougars dominated the third quarter 17-0 and added another touchdown in the fourth quarter to seal the win.

BYU’s offense was powered by Jake Retzlaff in their 34-14 win over Wyoming, as he threw for 291 yards and three touchdowns while completing 61.1% of his passes. Chase Roberts was his top target, hauling in six receptions for 129 yards.

The Cougars’ offense totaled 475 yards, with 318 yards coming through the air. BYU’s ground game added 157 yards, with Retzlaff contributing 62 yards on six carries.

BYU’s defense was dominant in their most recent game, holding Wyoming to just 223 total yards. The Cougars allowed only 12 first downs and limited Wyoming’s rushing attack to 83 yards, with two rushing touchdowns being the only scores against them. In the passing game, BYU gave up 140 yards on 14 completions, but they also came up with an interception.