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Kansas State at Kansas odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s Kansas State Wildcats at Kansas Jayhawks odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Kansas State Wildcats (5-13 overall, 1-8 Big 12) visit the Kansas Jayhawks (11-6, 5-4) for a Tuesday night tussle tipping off at 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Kansas State-Kansas college basketball odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Kansas is No. 22 in the Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

Kansas State at Kansas: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Kansas State +1250 (bet $100 to win $1,250) | Kansas -3000 (bet $3,000 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Kansas State +17.5 (-120) | Kansas -17.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under: 132.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Kansas State at Kansas: Three things to know

  1. Both teams have been on slides of late. The Wildcats have lost eight in a row; included in that stretch are four road losses by an average of 20.3 points. The Jayhawks have lost four of their last five; all four setbacks were on the road.
  2. In Big 12 play, Kansas State ranks last in shooting with a 42.1% mark from the field. That includes an anemic 29.8% performance from beyond the arc. Turnovers have also short-circuited the KSU offense. The Wildcats were tagged with a combined 47 miscues in back-to-back losses to West Virginia and Baylor Jan. 23 and Jan. 27. Their 15.3 turnovers per game rank last in the conference.
  3. Kansas is 7-1 at home, with its one setback coming in an awful shooting performance against ranked Texas (Jan. 2). Efficiency figures tell the tale of a Jayhawks five which has struggled offensively while playing better defense at home. Kansas has allowed just 110 points over its last two games at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas State at Kansas: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Kansas 72, Kansas State 58

Money line (ML)

STEER CLEAR of the extra-juicy ML price here.

Against the spread (ATS)

Jayhawks are 23-9-1 ATS in their last 33 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Kansas is the lean Tuesday, but only up to 15-16 points. PASS on the 17.5 tag.

Over/Under (O/U)

The market has moved the total down a notch, but there is still room for value on the underside of 132.5. The Under is 5-3 in eight Kansas games against slow-tempo foes.

TAKE THE UNDER 132.5 (-110).

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Kansas State at Baylor odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Kansas State Wildcats at Baylor Bears sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks, tips and predictions.

The No. 2 Baylor Bears (14-0 overall, 7-0 Big 12) host the Kansas State Wildcats (5-11, 1-7) Wednesday for a 9 p.m. ET tip. Below, we analyze the Kansas State-Baylor college basketball odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Rankings courtesy of the Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

Kansas State at Baylor: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Kansas State +1800 (bet $100 to win $1,800) | Baylor -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Kansas State +23.5 (-110) | Baylor -23.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 135.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Kansas State at Baylor: Three things to know

  1. Baylor routed Kansas State 100-69 in their first meeting of the season Dec. 19, 2020. The Bears led 56-27 at the half and never looked back, covering the spread as 16-point road favorites. Senior G MaCio Teague and junior G Davion Mitchell scored 23 and 20 points, respectively, for the Bears.
  2. K-State enters on a 6-game slide (2-4 ATS), most recently dropping a 69-47 decision as an 11-point home underdog to current-No. 11 West Virginia Saturday. Two of the other losses in the streak were also to ranked teams – 82-71 at then-No. 19 Texas Tech Jan. 5 and 82-67 at then-No. 4 Texas Jan. 16. Each of the Wildcats’ last five losses has been by at least 11 points. Senior G Mike McGuirl leads three ‘Cats in double figures at 11.9 points per game.
  3. Baylor, one of four undefeated NCAA teams with at least 10 games played, is coming off an 81-66 victory as an 11.5-point favorite at Oklahoma State Saturday. The Bears have won their seven conference games by a league-best margin of 15.1 PPG. Junior G Jared Butler’s 17.1 PPG leads four Bears in double figures and has a team-best 2.3 steals per game.

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Kansas State at Baylor: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Baylor 86, Kansas State 67

Money line (ML)

There’s NO WAY anyone should bet a -10000 money line, which is Baylor’s ML price. It can be tossed into a parlay, but it doesn’t help the payoff enough to make it worthwhile. PASS.

Against the spread (ATS)

Despite a 4-11 ATS record, KANSAS STATE +23.5 (-110) is the play.

Only two of KSU’s 11 losses have been by 25 or more points, including the 31-point home blowout by Baylor back in December.

The Bears are 6-0 straight-up since Jan. 2, but they haven’t beaten an opponent by more than 18 points in that span. Baylor, which is 11-3 ATS, won’t have a problem with K-State, but a 24-point win is a big ask.

Plus, with Saturday’s SEC/Big 12 Challenge home showdown vs. Auburn – which beat No. 12 Missouri Tuesday – up next, expect Baylor head coach Scott Drew to rest some, if not all, of his starters late in the second half.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 135.5 (-110) is the STRONGEST PLAY – 1½ times your usual wager. The Over is 7-1 in the last eight games of this head-to-head series.

With starters on the bench and the winner already decided, the final 5-10 minutes should turn into a run-and-gun affair with defense thrown out the window.

O/U records: Kansas State 6-9 | Baylor 6-8

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West Virginia at Kansas State odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s West Virginia at Kansas State sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks, tips and predictions.

The West Virginia Mountaineers (9-4 overall, 2-3 Big 12) visit the Kansas State Wildcats (5-10, 1-6) in a Saturday afternoon (4 p.m. ET) contest at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kans. Below, we analyze the West Virginia-Kansas State college basketball odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

West Virginia is No. 15 in the Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

West Virginia at Kansas State: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: West Virginia -650 (bet $650 to win $100) | Kansas State +475 (bet $100 to win $475)
  • Against the spread/ATS: West Virginia 10.5 (-110) | Kansas State +10.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 135.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

West Virginia at Kansas State: Three things to know

  1. The Mountaineers have struggled in league play after going 8-1 through Dec. 18, with the one loss to top-ranked Gonzaga.  From Dec. 22-Jan. 9, WVU went 2-3. The Mountaineers have been on a COVID hiatus since: they’ve had three consecutive games postponed.
  2. The Wildcats head into this game off of five straight losses overall and six straight in circuit play. Of late, KSU has struggled mightily on offense: over its last six games, the Wildcats have averaged just 60.3 points per game. Over that stretch, Kansas State has shot just 39.8% from the field and 28.3% from beyond the 3-point arc.
  3. Starting PG Nigel Pack is an injury question mark (illness) for Kansas State. The freshman is averaging 10.7 points, 3.4 rebounds  and 3.6 assists per contest through his first dozen collegiate games. He has been a solid generator on offense while providing good defense as well.

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West Virginia at Kansas State: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

West Virginia 71, Kansas State 63

Money line (ML)

The Mountaineers are the clear play in a vacuum. The ML prices make for a PASS, but the Kansas State tag is closer to a value than is the West Virginia play.

Against the spread (ATS)

Against sub-.400 teams, WVU is 2-6-1 ATS in its last nine games. Rested West Virginia can win this game by 10; rusted West Virginia can struggle to get by in a two-possession affair.

The COVID effect on both teams schedules and rosters brings too much gray area into the calculus of this one: STAND PAT and look for better value elsewhere.

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Over/Under (O/U)

The best play in this matchup is on lengthy possessions, misfires and solid defense. BACK THE UNDER 135.5 (-110).

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Kansas State at Texas Tech odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s Kansas State Wildcats at Texas Tech Red Raiders sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks, tips and predictions.

In Tuesday’s action the Kansas State Wildcats (5-6, 1-2 Big 12) face the No. 19 Texas Tech Red Raiders (8-3, 1-2) for a 7 p.m. ET tip at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas.

Below, we analyze the Kansas State-Texas Tech college basketball betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Rankings courtesy of USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll.

Kansas State at Texas Tech: Betting odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Kansas State +1200 (bet $100 to win $1,200) | Texas Tech -3000 (bet $3,000 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Kansas State +16.5 (-110) | Texas Tech -16.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 125.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Kansas State at Texas Tech: Three things to know

  1. The Red Raiders are looking to bounce back from Saturday’s 82-77 overtime loss at home against Oklahoma State. It was their second loss in the past four games, although the first loss Dec. 17 was a one-point setback to Kansas. The Red Raiders enter on an 0-6 ATS skid.
  2. Texas Tech enters play 0-5 ATS in five games as a favorite of 25 or less points this season, and it is 3-2 SU in those outings. The Red Raiders also 0-3 ATS inside the conference. Kansas State hasn’t been much better against the number, going 2-8 ATS so far this season, and just 1-2 ATS inside the conference.
  3. The Wildcats are coming off a 67-60 loss against TCU in Manhattan, Kan., as 4-point underdogs, hitting the Under (131). The Under has connected in three straight for K-State. The Wildcats are also just 1-4 ATS in the past five against teams with a winning overall record.

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Kansas State at Texas Tech: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Texas Tech 71, Kansas State 57

Money line (ML)

Texas Tech (-3000) should have no problems with Kansas State, but there is no way to ever justify risking 30 times your potential return. It’s amateur hour, and a failing long-term strategy. AVOID.

Against the spread (ATS)

KANSAS STATE +16.5 (-110) has struggled to cover the number this season, but Texas Tech has also failed to cash consistently – its 0-6 ATS slide was mentioned above. The Red Raiders are averaging just 73.5 PPG to rank 161st in the country, so covering a number this high is just not a good bet. Take the underdog catching more than eight buckets.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 125.5 (-110) is worth a small-unit play, as the line is just a tad bit too low. Yes, the Red Raiders aren’t exactly lighting it up on offense, but they are hitting a decent 73.5 PPG. The Red Raiders are allowing just 56.3 PPG this season, which ranks fifth in the country in scoring defense. Even so, the Red Raiders will do enough on offense to help this total inch across the finish line for a narrow Over result.

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Kansas State at Iowa State odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s Kansas State Wildcats at Iowa State Cyclones sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Kansas State Wildcats (2-4) visit the Iowa State Cyclones (1-2) Tuesday for a 9 p.m. ET tip-off at the Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. Below, we analyze the Kansas State-Iowa State college basketball betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Kansas State at Iowa State: Betting odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Kansas State +333 (bet $100 to win $333) | Iowa State -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Kansas State +8.5 (-110) | Iowa State -8.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 137.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Kansas State at Iowa State: Three things to know

  1. It has been a struggle for K-State so far, winning just two of six games, and losing at home to Division II Fort Hays State 81-68 Dec 8. The Wildcats are 0-5 ATS with a 2-3 O/U record.
  2. The Wildcats are averaging 65.3 PPG to rank 271st in the country, and they’re hitting a dismal 64.0 percent from the free-throw stripe. The Cyclones are averaging 75.0 PPG, and they’re allowing 79.7 PPG.
  3. Iowa State was smoked by in-state rival Iowa last time out, falling 105-77 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena Friday. The Cyclones won their first game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff 80-63 Nov. 29, but they didn’t come close to covering a 32.5-point number.

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Kansas State at Iowa State: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Iowa State 71, Kansas State 60

Money line (ML)

Iowa State (-450) will cost you four and a half times your potential return. That’s just not a good investment on a team with one win in three tries. PASS.

Against the spread (ATS)

IOWA STATE -8.5 (-110) is the lean here, even though ISU has yet to cover this season. You just cannot trust Kansas State, a team which lost by double digits at home to an NAIA school. Back the home side, although it likely will be a sweat shop until the end. The favorite has cashed in eight of the previous 11 meetings between these conference rivals, too, so that bodes well in favor of the Cyclones.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 137.5 (-110) is the play here between two sides struggling offensively during the early going. The Under is also 4-0 in K-State’s past four following a non-cover, and 4-1 in the previous five after a straight-up victory. For Iowa State, it has hit the Under in five of the past six against teams with an overall winning percentage under .400.

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Texas at Kansas State odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Texas Longhorns at Kansas State Wildcats sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Texas Longhorns (5-3 overall, 4-3 Big 12) visit the Kansas State Wildcats (4-5, 4-4) Saturday for a noon ET kickoff at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kan. Below, we analyze the Texas-Kansas State college football betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Texas at Kansas State: Betting odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Texans -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Kansas State +225 (bet $100 to win $225)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Texas -7 (-110) | Kansas State +7 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 50.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Texas at Kansas State: Three things to know

  1. Kansas State is second-to-last in total offense (325.1 yards per game) in the conference and third-to-last in total defense (426.6 YPG). The Wildcats have lost four games in a row.
  2. Texas QB Sam Ehlinger is first in the Big 12 with 23 touchdown passes and third with 2,132 passing yards.
  3. Texas converts on 39.1% of its third downs while Kansas State allows opponents to convert 40.3% of the time.

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Texas at Kansas State: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Texas 28, Kansas State 24

Money line (ML)

Texas is significantly better than Kansas State offensively. Neither team is good defensively, but Kansas State has to control the clock to win. The Wildcats give up too many third downs and the Longhorns are good on third downs. Take TEXAS (-275) even if it isn’t much of a value.

Against the spread (ATS)

Texas is 2-5-1 ATS this season and 1-5-1 ATS in its last seven. The Longhorns are 3-13 ATS against the Wildcats, while KSU consistently keeps games close, going 6-2 ATS this season. Take KANSAS STATE +7 (-110).

Over/Under (O/U)

The total has gone UNDER in six of the last seven games between these two teams. Texas will play down to opponents as well, so take UNDER 50.5 (-105).

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Kansas State at Baylor odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Kansas State Wildcats at Baylor Bears sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Kansas State Wildcats (4-4) visit the Baylor Bears (1-5) Saturday at McLane Stadium for a 7 p.m. ET kickoff. Below, we analyze the Kansas State-Baylor college football betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Kansas State at Baylor: Betting odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Kansas State +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Baylor -213 (bet $223 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Kansas State +5.5 (-110) | Baylor -5.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 45.5 (O: -115 | U: -106)

Kansas State at Baylor: Three things to know

  1. Kansas State took a 45-0 drubbing from Iowa State last week and was down 35-0 at halftime. Everyone who took the Wildcats getting 13.5 points was able to get on with their day a little earlier.
  2. Baylor had last week off but lost to Texas Tech 21-20 the week prior by a game-winning field goal as time expired. The Bears blew an 11-point lead heading into the fourth quarter and lost as 1-point favorites.
  3. Both programs have entered a new chapter recently as Baylor replaced former head coach Matt Rhule this season with Dave Aranda, and Kansas State is in its second season with coach Chris Klieman at the helm following a 27-season run by Bill Snyder. For what it’s worth, Baylor has won back-to-back meetings.

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Kansas State at Baylor: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Baylor 21, Kansas State 19

Money line (ML)

Kansas State’s offense has gone into the witness protection program the past three weeks and Baylor is getting closer to winning—a single-point loss at Texas Tech last week and an ATS win in a straight up loss at Iowa State on Nov. 7.

Based on these prices, I’d rather bet against Baylor than on Kansas State. But, I am not in the market for either team’s money line in this spot. PASS.

Against the spread (ATS)

It’s weird Baylor is laying 5.5 points. I don’t see it. Kansas State has been a solid ATS team this year (5-3 ATS) and the underdog is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 Kansas State-Baylor games. Admittedly, BetMGM is more dialed into Big XII football and/or probably saw something I didn’t.

Since I’m on the Under (see below), I’ll default to the simple logic of taking an underdog with a low total and lean Kansas State +5.5 (-110) for a quarter-unit.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 45.5 (-106) is the only play on the total. I’d like it a little more if we bet the Under before it was steamed up; the total opened at 47.5.

However, this is a quintessential pros versus joes in the total betting market: 86% of the money is on the Under, but 58% of the bets placed are on the Over.

You could make a case that both defenses are pretty good, but it’s a certainty that both offenses are terrible. Neither team can run the ball—Kansas State is 94th in yards per rush and Baylor is ranked 11th—and the weather forecast is saying rainy and windy conditions Saturday. That doesn’t bode well for the passing games, which are almost as bad as each team’s rushing attack.

My main concern is that maybe this seems too easy? The Under is 5-2 in the last 7 Kansas State-Baylor meetings. But, I’ll take my chances betting against these crappy offenses in bad weather.

GIMME UNDER 45.5 (-106) for 1 unit.

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Colorado at Kansas State odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s Colorado Buffaloes at Kansas State Wildcats sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Colorado Buffaloes (1-0, 0-0 Pac-12) and Kansas State Wildcats (0-1, 0-0 Big 12) meet at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kan., Friday at 8:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Colorado-Kansas State college basketball betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Colorado at Kansas State: Betting odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Colorado -263 (bet $263 to win $100) | Kansas State +215 (bet $100 to win $215)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Colorado -5.5 (-121) | Kansas State +5.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under: 133.5 (O: -115 | U: -106)

Colorado at Kansas State: Three things to know

  1. Colorado opened the season on K-State’s floor, pushing past South Dakota by an 84-61 count. The Buffaloes led by 14 points at halftime, and went on to easily cover the 17-point number as the Over (142.5) just came across the finish line. G McKinley Wright IV was a beast, going for 20 points, 6 assists and 2 steals while knocking down two-thirds of his shot attempts.
  2. Things didn’t go according to play for K-State, as it was dumped 80-70 by Missouri Valley Conference member Drake; the Bulldogs won outright as 4-point underdogs. The Over (133.5) was never really in question, as the teams combined for 74 points in the first half and 76 in the second.
  3. F Kaosi Ezeagu was a bright spot in the loss, as he swatted 3 shots, while F Antonio Gordon grabbed 7 boards. G Mike McGuirl also chipped in with 22 points, but the Wildcats were unable to avoid the upset at home.

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Colorado at Kansas State: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Colorado 72, Kansas State 69

Money line (ML)

Colorado (-263) looked pretty good in the opener against an underrated South Dakota side from the Summit League but playing against K-State, even one which lost its opener, is a different animal, especially on the home floor of the Wildcats. AVOID.

Against the spread (ATS)

KANSAS STATE +5.5 (+100) isn’t going to lose both of its first two games on home court in its own tourney, is it? I think Colorado pulls it out in the end, but I like the Wildcats catching the points as long as they can cut down the turnovers. They gave it away 14 times against Drake, to just 8 turnovers for their counterparts.

Over/Under (O/U)

The lean is to the OVER 133.5 (-115) ever so slightly. Kansas went for 70 points in the opener and allowed 80. Colorado dropped 84 on USD in the opener, so both of these teams can fill up the basket in short order.

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Kansas State at Iowa State odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Kansas State Wildcats at Iowa State Cyclones sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Kansas State Wildcats (4-3, 4-2 in Big XII) play the conference’s first-placed Iowa State Cyclones (5-2, 5-1), at Jack Trice Stadium. The kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Kansas State-Iowa State college football betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The Cyclones are No. 16 in the Amway Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

Kansas State at Iowa State: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 9:40 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Kansas State +375 (bet $100 to win $375) | Iowa State -500 (bet $500 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Kansas State +12 (-110) | Iowa State -12 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 47.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Kansas State at Iowa State: Three things to know

  1. Kansas State has lost back-to-back games, including a 20-18 home loss to Oklahoma State its last time out (Nov. 7), following a four-game win streak. The Wildcats covered the spread against the Cowboys to push their ATS record to 5-2 on the year.
  2. Iowa State struggled out the gate in its last game, going down 14-0 in the first quarter, but ended up beating Baylor 38-31. The Cyclones failed to cover as 14-point home favorites.
  3. Kansas State’s defense smothered Iowa State in last year’s meeting. The Cyclones had just 236 total yards and 10 first downs in their 27-17 loss at Kansas State.

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Kansas State at Iowa State: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Iowa State 26, Kansas State 17

Money line (ML)

It’s hard to see Kansas State (+375) pulling off an upset given the uncertainty of who will be available for this game.

There isn’t a high enough return on investment on Iowa State (-500) to warrant a play. PASS.

Against the spread (ATS)

This is what sports betting in 2020 is all about. I have no idea who on Kansas State is playing, the coach isn’t giving us many clues and there’s even a chance the game is canceled.

If we are going to get money down on either side, I’ll lean to Kansas State. The Wildcats are 11-1 in their last 12 games against the Cyclones and 7-1 ATS in their last eight Big XII games. Kansas State covered in the one game it lost to the Cyclones (2018), which was a ranked Iowa State team.

The peak of Kansas State’s season was going into then-No. 3 ranked Oklahoma and upsetting the Sooners on Sept. 26. If the Wildcats can duplicate any of that form, or if Iowa State comes out sluggish, 12 points is too big of a number to cover. The Cyclones are 1-5 ATS in their last six games as a home favorite.

Again it’s only a lean but I’d have to take KANSAS STATE +11 (-110) if I was forced to take a side.

Over/Under (O/U)

The total has moved from the 50.5 opening number down to its current price. According to Pregame.com, 68% of the money wagered and 78% of the total bets are on the Over yet the total is moving down. Hmm.

Maybe the market has Kansas State information I don’t or it’s the temperature dipping below 40 degrees in the evening or it’s Kansas State starting a true freshman at quarterback QB Will Howard. Either way, something is moving the number.

We could be arriving at the party a little late but I’ll still TAKE UNDER 47.5 (-110) for 1 unit.

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Oklahoma State at Kansas State odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Oklahoma State Cowboys at Kansas State Wildcats sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and predictions.

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

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  • 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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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