The Kansas State Wildcats (5-1, 3-0 Big 12) are set to face the TCU Horned Frogs (6-0, 3-0) on Saturday at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Kansas State vs. Horned Frogs odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Wildcats are riding a 3-game winning streak following a disappointing loss to Tulane 4 weeks ago. Kansas State has leaned on QB Adrian Martinez and RB Deuce Vaughn for the majority of its offensive production this season.
The Horned Frogs are the lone undefeated team in the Big 12 after defeating Oklahoma State in a thrilling overtime win last week. QB Max Duggan has been impressive for TCU this season with 1,591 passing yards and 16 passing TDs while also rushing for 261 yards and 4 TDs.
Kansas State enters the Big 12 showdown as the No. 17 ranked team while TCU is No. 8 in the AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.
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Kansas State at TCU odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 1:16 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Kansas State +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | TCU -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Kansas State +3.5 (-112) | TCU -3.5 (-108)
- Over/Under (O/U): 54.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Kansas State at TCU picks and predictions
Prediction
TCU 38, Kansas State 27
Despite TCU likely taking care of business at home, AVOID the moneyline in this game. The risk of the Horned Frogs losing isn’t worth the return for taking them straight up, though, I don’t mind them at -180 odds if you’re doing a parlay.
Against the spread
TCU -3.5 (-108) is where I’m going in this game as TCU is the better all-around team and they are playing at home. Duggan will create enough explosive plays to cover the spread to help the Horned Frogs remain unbeaten this season.
Over/Under
When it comes to Big 12 matchups, it’s hard not to take the Over in nearly every game. I’ll be siding with OVER 54.5 (-110) in this game as Kansas State and TCU are capable of scoring points in bunches when the offenses are rolling.
The Over is 10-1 in the last 11 games for the Horned Frogs following a straight-up win and they’ve hit the Over in 7 of their last 8 games against a team with a winning record.
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