Kansas State vs. BYU Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The BYU Cougars will host the Kansas State Wildcats on Saturday night as they look to keep their momentum rolling. Can BYU upset Avery Johnson and K-State after their big win last week? Matt McCuen provides his prediction and pick for this Big 12 battle of K-State vs. BYU.
Matt McCuen - September 21, 2024, 12:00 PM EDT
5 minKansas State vs. BYU Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The BYU Cougars will host the Kansas State Wildcats on Saturday night for a Big 12 affair.
BYU comes into the contest with a record of 3-0 on the season. The Cougars' most notable win of the young season is on the road over SMU. BYU went into Gerald J Ford Stadium and handed a good SMU team a loss.
The win brought confidence to this BYU team that entered the season expected to finish toward the bottom of the Big 12.
The Cougars followed up their big win with a 34-14 win over Wyoming last week. BYU has produced winning seasons in four of their last five seasons.
Kansas State vs. BYU Start Time, Where To Watch, Odds
- Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
- Game Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: Fox Sports 1
Kansas State vs. BYU Odds
- Spread: Kansas State -7 (-110), BYU +7 (-110)
- Total Odds: O 49.5 (-110), U 49.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Kansas State (-250), BYU (+200)
Kansas State vs. BYU Prediction
Junior Jake Retzlaff leads the offense with 841 yards, seven touchdowns, and three interceptions.
Hinckley Ropati leads the ground game, scampering for 89 yards and one touchdown.
Junior Chase Roberts has been the top weapon in the passing game, with 15 receptions worth 263 yards.
BYU ranks 27th, allowing opponents 14.7 points per game.
Kansas State rolls into the game with supreme confidence after a blowout win over Arizona.
The Cats begin the game ranked 13th in the nation.
The Wildcats have the second-best odds of winning the Big 12, and for good reason.
This experienced team has the talent to reach the college football playoffs.
Since 2019, K-State has produced a winning season every year.
Dating back to 2009, the Wildcats have had just one losing season.
Quarterback Avery Johnson leads the Wildcat offense. Johnson has thrown for 490 yards, six touchdowns, and one interception.
Kansas native DJ Giddens is one of the nation's best backs, rushing for 324 yards and one touchdown this year.
Johnson's favorite target has been Jayce Brown, who leads the team with 148 yards.
The Wildcats' defense ranks 36th, allowing opponents 17.0 points per game.
Kansas State vs. BYU Pick Against the Spread
BYU has shown that they can keep it close with a talented SMU offense, and they should be able to bring the same defensive grit tonight.
The Cougars can also catch K-State off guard after they won a huge ranked game against Arizona last week.
BYU will try to create some long drives and churn the clock to keep the ball out of Avery Johnson's hand as they keep this one close.
Pick: BYU +7 (-110) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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