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The Arizona Wildcats (2-0) and Kansas State Wildcats (2-0) clash Friday at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Arizona vs. Kansas State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Arizona, No. 18 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, defeated Northern Arizona 22-10 last week but failed to cover as a 37-point favorite. QB Noah Fifita was 18-for-26 for 173 yards, 1 TD and 1 INT. RB Quali Conley was a beast, rushing 17 times for 112 yards with 5 catches for 38 yards as well. The Cats ravaged New Mexico 61-39 in their season opener.
KSU, No. 15 in the Coaches Poll, is coming off a 34-27 W over Tulane last week. It dropped to 0-2 against the spread (ATS) after failing to cover as a 9.5-point favorite. QB Avery Johnson was 15-for-23 for 181 yards and 2 TDs. RB DJ Giddens was a workhorse with 19 rushes for 114 yards and 4 grabs for 63 yards and a score.
– US LBM Coaches Poll: Conducted by the American Football Coaches Association and USA TODAY Sports
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Arizona at Kansas State odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated at 10:20 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Arizona +225 (bet $100 to win $225) | Kansas State -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Arizona +7 (-105) | Kansas State -7 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 61.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Arizona at Kansas State picks and predictions
Prediction
Kansas State 31, Arizona 28
Moneyline
Arizona carries the nation’s longest winning streak at 9 games. The school is 5-1-1 in this head-to-head series, though the teams haven’t played since 1978. This kicks off a set of tough games for it as No. 10 Utah is on the docket after this one.
Arizona’s offense hasn’t clicked yet, which is why it’s 0-2 ATS. KSU defends home field in this one, but there is no play on the ML here.
PASS.
Against the spread
This option is my favorite bet in the matchup because I think Arizona has a shot to steal it on the road. KSU is 0-2 ATS as well, but it failed to cover 9.5 against Tulane last week.
Take ARIZONA +7 (-105).
Over/Under
Both teams are 1-1 O/U on the young season. Arizona pelted New Mexico for 61 points in its season opener, and KSU has posted 34+ in each game.
This one will be a tight one, and ball control will be a focus. Therefore, this total is a little much for me.
Take the UNDER 61.5 (-115).
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