Saturday, December 6, 2014

McLane Stadium in Waco

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The #9 Kansas State Wildcats (9-2) will look to end their regular season on a three-game winning streak on Saturday when they face the #5 Baylor Bears (10-1). During the 2013 season, Baylor defeated the Wildcats 35-25 on the road.

Last weekend, Kansas State had one of their best all-around performances of the season when they routed Kansas 51-13 at home. They had 311 passing yards in that game, and their defense was able to hold Kansas to just 197 total yards.

Through 11 games this season, the Wildcats have averaged 36.6 points per game while only giving up 20.3 points per game. Their top offensive contributor has been wide receiver Tyler Lockett, who has caught 79 passes this season for 1,193 yards and eight touchdowns. Senior quarterback Jake Waters has 2,863 passing yards with 18 touchdowns and just five interceptions.

Baylor won their fourth game in a row last weekend when they edged Texas Tech 48-46. Their defense did end up giving up a season-worst 712 total yards in that game, but they were also able to force four Texas Tech turnovers.

The Bears are now the top scoring team in the country by racking up nearly 50 points per game against their opponents. Bryce Petty has been one of the better quarterbacks in the nation by throwing for 2,893 yards with 25 touchdowns and only five interceptions.

Kansas State Wildcats Betting Trends

Kansas State Wildcats are 8-3-0 Against the Spread

Kansas State Wildcats are 7-4-0 against the Over/Under

Baylor Bears Betting Trends

Baylor Bears are 6-4-1 Against the Spread

Baylor Bears are 6-4-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Kansas State Wildcats

11/29/14 DL Travis Britz Ankle "?" Saturday vs. Baylor
10/29/14 LB Charmeachealle Moore Undisclosed out for season
10/15/14 DB Travis Green Leg out indefinitely

Baylor Bears

11/30/14 QB Bryce Petty Concussion injured last game, "?" Saturday vs. Kansas State
11/30/14 RB Devin Chafin Elbow expected to miss Saturday vs. Kansas State
11/30/14 TE Tre'Von Armstead Concussion "?" Saturday vs. Kansas State
10/19/14 OL Troy Baker Knee out for season
10/17/14 OG Desmine Hilliard Wrist out for season
10/06/14 DE Jamal Palmer Knee out for season

Josh's Pick: Take Baylor

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