The Oklahoma State Cowboys (4-1, 3-1 Big 12) and Kansas State Wildcats (4-2, 4-1) meet in Manhattan, Kan., for a 4 p.m. ET kickoff Saturday. Below, we analyze the Oklahoma State-Kansas State college football betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.
The Cowboys are No. 12 in the Amway Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports. The Wildcats received 64 points, five spots outside of the Top 25.
Oklahoma State at Kansas State: Betting odds and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 8:13 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Oklahoma State -455 (bet $455 to win $100) | Kansas State +350 (bet $100 to win $350)
- Against the spread/ATS: Oklahoma State -12.5 (-106) | Kansas State +12.5 (-115)
- Over/Under: 45.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Oklahoma State at Kansas State: Three things to know
- OK State was bumped from the ranks of the unbeaten, the last team to suffer a defeat in the Big 12, when it lost 41-34 in overtime to Texas last week in Stillwater. It was also the first non-cover for the Cowboys since Sept. 19 against Tulsa in the regular-season opener.
- K-State is also coming off a loss, as it was humbled at West Virginia 37-10 as a 5-point underdog. That snapped a 4-0 ATS run for the Wildcats, and the 10 points scored marked a season low. Their previous worst was 21 points in a seven-point victory at TCU on Oct. 10. This loss was their first since falling to Arkansas State in the Sept. 12 opener.
- The Wildcats are averaging 39.0 PPG in three games in the friendly confines of Bill Snyder Family Stadium, and 23.0 PPG in three road contests so far this season.
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Oklahoma State at Kansas State: Odds, prediction, betting lines and picks
Prediction
Oklahoma State 27, Kansas State 16
Money line (ML)
Oklahoma State (-455) was in the top 10 and sailing along until last week’s hiccup against the ‘Horns. Don’t expect a two-game losing streak, although risking more than four and a half times your potential return isn’t good gambling. AVOID.
Against the spread (ATS)
KANSAS STATE +12.5 (-115) usually plays Oklahoma State tough, regardless of the records. The Cowboys are just 2-7 ATS in the previous nine meetings in this series, and 2-5 ATS in their past seven trips to Manhattan, too. In addition, K-State has covered six of its past seven conference tilts, and is 11-5 ATS in the past 16 at home.
Over/Under (O/U)
If you’re a frequent reader of my previews, you’ll know I’m not a fan of playing college football Unders in the 40’s. However, sometimes there are exceptions to be made. Play the UNDER 45.5 (-110) in this Big 12 matchup. The Under is 15-5 in K-State’s past 20 at home, and 17-5 in its past 22 as a home dog. The Under is also 5-2 in OK State’s past seven road trips, and 5-2 in the past seven inside the league. More important than trends, however, OK State is run-first. Running rags the clock, and is a friend to Under bettors. This won’t be your typical Big 12 shootout, as the Cowboys control the time of possession.
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