Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Kansas State Wildcats Betting Pick & Prediction 9/28/24
ESPN will be covering this week five matchup between the Kansas State Wildcats and the Oklahoma State Cowboys, set to kick off at 12:00 ET from Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan. The Wildcats are the -5.5 point favorites at home, with the over/under line currently sitting at 54.5 points. Both teams enter the game with a 3-1 record for the season.
OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS VS KANSAS STATE WILDCATS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Kansas State Wildcats -5.5
This game will be played at Bill Snyder Family Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, September 28th.
WHY BET THE KANSAS STATE WILDCATS:
- We have the Kansas State Wildcats winning this one by a score of 35 to 26
- Not only do we have the Kansas State Wildcats winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -5.5
- Look for this game to go over the line of 54.5 points
Will The Oklahoma State Cowboys Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
Oklahoma State is looking to bounce back after a 22-19 loss to Utah. The Cowboys, who were +1 point underdogs, not only fell short of the win but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s over/under was set at 53.5 points, but the combined score was just 41 points, resulting in an under. Oklahoma State is now 3-1 for the season.
Utah took an early 3-0 lead, but the Cowboys fell further behind, trailing 10-0 at halftime. Oklahoma State added a field goal in the third quarter and then outscored Utah 16-9 in the fourth, but it wasn’t enough to come out on top.
Oklahoma State’s offense will be looking to bounce back after their 285-yard performance in their last game. The Cowboys were held to just 48 rushing yards on 15 attempts, forcing them to rely heavily on the passing game. Alan Bowman threw for 206 yards, completing 48.5% of his passes and finishing with a passer rating of 63.45. Bowman connected for two touchdowns but also threw two interceptions.
De’Zhaun Stribling was the leading receiver for the Cowboys, with three receptions for 50 yards. Ollie Gordon II led the team in rushing with 42 yards on 11 carries.
Oklahoma State’s defense will be looking to tighten up after giving up 457 total yards in their last game. The Cowboys allowed 250 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground, while also giving up 207 yards through the air on 17 completions. Despite these numbers, Oklahoma State’s defense did come up with two interceptions in the game.
Are The Kansas State Wildcats Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
Kansas State is looking to rebound after a 38-9 road loss to BYU. The Wildcats, who were -7.5 point favorites, not only lost outright but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 47 points fell just short of the over/under line of 49.5 points. This was Kansas State’s first loss of the season, and they are now 3-1 overall.
The Wildcats got off to a good start, taking a 3-0 lead in the first quarter. However, BYU outscored them 17-3 in the second quarter, and Kansas State trailed 17-6 at halftime. The Wildcats added a field goal in the third quarter, but BYU’s 14 points extended their lead to 31-9, and Kansas State was unable to score in the fourth quarter.
In their 38-9 loss to BYU, Kansas State’s offense put up 367 total yards, with 228 yards coming on the ground. The Wildcats moved the chains 17 times but struggled in the passing game, with just 139 yards through the air. Avery Johnson completed 15 of 28 passes for 130 yards, while also throwing two interceptions and finishing with a passer rating of 36.31.
DJ Giddens led the rushing attack with 93 yards on 19 carries, while Jayce Brown was the top receiver, catching four passes for 51 yards.
Kansas State’s defense will be looking to rebound after giving up 319 total yards in their last game. The Wildcats were particularly vulnerable against the run, allowing 170 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. In the passing game, they gave up 149 yards on 15 completions, but they managed to limit BYU to just 14 first downs.