Kansas State Wildcats vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Prediction, 10/14/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Kansas State Wildcats vs Texas Tech Red Raiders

Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023

Location: Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, TX

TV: FS1

Odds/Point Spread: Red Raiders (-1)

Total/Over-Under: 56

Jones AT&T Stadium is the site where the Texas Tech Red Raiders (3-3) will meet the Kansas State Wildcats (3-2) on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Texas Tech opens this game as 1-point favorites. The over/under comes in at 56.

The Kansas State Wildcats come into this game with a record of 3-2 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Wildcats went up against the Oklahoma State Cowboys and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 29-21. Will Howard finished 15/34 with 152 yds through the air and 1 touchdown. He had a QB rating of 73.7 and finished the contest with 3 interceptions. Will Howard was the leader on the ground for the Wildcats with 10 totes for 104 yds (10.4 yards per carry). At the end of the game, they ran 72 plays which converted into 372 yds. The Kansas State Wildcats ran the football 38 times and accumulated 220 yards, which is an average of 5.8 yards per carry. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Wildcats conceded 174 yards on 40 tries, which is an average of 4.4 yards per run surrendered. Kansas State surrendered 20 completions on 36 tries for a total of 238 yards, and a completion rate of 55.6%.

The Wildcats have attained 2,301 total yards for the year. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Kansas State has earned 10 passing touchdowns and 14 touchdowns via the ground. They have surrendered the ball 7 times. Kansas State has accounted for 117 1st downs, and they have been flagged for 25 infractions for 241 yards. As a team they maintain an average of 202.8 yards on the ground giving them a rank of 20th in Division 1. When it comes to getting in the endzone, the Kansas State Wildcats are averaging 35.8 points per contest.

The Wildcats rank 41st in D-1 when it comes to team defense, conceding 20.6 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.0 yards per running attempt and 93.4 yards on the ground per contest for the season. Over the course of this season, they have conceded 467 yards via the running game in 5 games. When it comes to yards through the air, the Wildcats are allowing 1,295 yards which ranks them 73rd in college football. They have yielded 259.0 yards per contest through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 60.5%. Overall, they are conceding 352.4 yards/contest which has them ranked 50th in college football. They have relinquished 6 touchdowns via the pass and 3 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Red Raiders head into this game 3-3 for this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Red Raiders got the victory with a final of 39-14 against the Baylor Bears. Tahj Brooks ran the ball 31 times for 170 yds, walking away from the contest with 5.5 yds per carry for Texas Tech. Behren Morton (3 TDs) finished the contest with 180 yds on 19/26 passing while his quarterback rate was 161.6. He threw 1 interception and his average yards per attempt was 6.9. Texas Tech relinquished 30 running attempts for 17 yards (0.6 yards per rush). The Red Raiders passing defense gave up a completion rate of 57.9%, relinquishing 324 yards on 22 for 38 through the air. The Red Raiders finished the game with 366 yards while running 68 plays (5.4 yards per play). Texas Tech rushed the ball for 4.4 yds per carry, finishing the contest with 186 yds on 42 carries.

When discussing their ability to score points, the Red Raiders currently sit 34th in D-1 by scoring 34.2 points per game. The Texas Tech Red Raiders hold an average of 398.3 yards per game, which ranks them 64th in Division 1. The Texas Tech offense has compiled 299 yds of penalties on 29 violations, ranking them 91st in the country in terms of giving up free yards. They have thrown 6 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 2 fumbles and they have been able to earn 137 first downs. Over the course of the season thus far, the Red Raiders have thrown for a total of 1,317 yards through the air together with holding an average of 219.5 passing yards per game, which ranks 82nd in D-1. They maintain an average of 178.8 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 1,073 yards for this season.

Texas Tech has allowed a total of 757 yards rushing (126.2 yards per game) in addition to 4 touchdowns via the rush so far this year. They have allowed 10 touchdowns through the air and 243.8 yards/outing, ranking them 94th in college football. Their defense has totaled 3 fumbles and 5 interceptions this season. The Red Raiders defense has been on the field for 441 plays, which is good for 119th in the country. The Red Raiders are allowing 23.0 points per game, ranking them 53rd in Division 1. In total, they have surrendered 138 total points.

Who will win tonight's Wildcats/Red Raiders college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Red Raiders -1

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