Arizona State Sun Devils vs Kansas State Wildcats Prediction, 11/16/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Arizona State Sun Devils vs Kansas State Wildcats

Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024

Location: Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, KS

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Wildcats (-8.5)

Total/Over-Under: 50

The Kansas State Wildcats (7-2) host the Arizona State Sun Devils (7-2) at Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Kansas State opens this matchup as 8.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The total comes in at 50.

The Arizona State Sun Devils come into this matchup with a record of 7-2 for this season. In their last game, the Sun Devils stepped onto the field against the UCF Knights and went home with a win by a final score of 35-31. In all, they ran 57 plays which gave them a total of 260 yards. The Arizona State Sun Devils ran the football 32 times and amassed 99 yards, which came out to an average of 3.1 yards per carry. When it came to stopping the run, the Sun Devils gave up 177 yds on 37 attempts, which is 4.8 yards per run allowed. Arizona State conceded 24 completions on 34 tries for a total of 229 yards, and a completion percentage of 70.6%.

Concerning putting points on the board, the Arizona State Sun Devils have an average of 31.6 points per outing. As a team they're averaging 198.0 yards on the ground which ranks them 27th in D-1. The Sun Devils have racked up 3,596 yards in total for the season. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Arizona State has compiled 14 passing touchdowns and 19 rushing touchdowns. Arizona State has earned 200 first downs offensively, and they have been hurt by 54 infractions for 421 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 6 times.

The Sun Devils rank 62nd in Division 1 regarding team defense, conceding 23.8 PPG. The opposition is running for 3.6 yards per rush and 118.8 rushing yards per contest on the campaign. Over the course of this season, they have given up 1,069 yards via the running game in 9 games. When talking about yards through the air, the Sun Devils have conceded 1,908 yards which puts them in 52nd in the nation. They have given up 212.0 yards per game via the pass as well as conceding a completion percentage of 59.8%. During the season, they have given up 330.8 yards per outing which ranks them 35th in Division 1. They have granted 12 touchdowns by air as well as 14 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Wildcats step onto the field holding a record of 7-2 this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Wildcats took a loss by a score of 24-19 against the Houston Cougars. The Wildcats finished the game with 327 yards on 75 plays (4.4 yards per play). Kansas State rushed the football for 2.6 yards per tote, finishing with 89 yards on 34 attempts. Kansas State gave up 40 running attempts for 121 yds (3.0 yards per carry). The Wildcats pass defense conceded a completion percentage of 100.0%, surrendering 111 yards on 12 out of 12 passing.

When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Wildcats rank 43rd in college football by scoring 31.2 points per game. The Kansas State Wildcats maintain an average of 422.6 yards per game, which has them ranked 40th in D-1. The Kansas State offense has 389 yards of penalties on 48 violations, ranking them 103rd in the nation in terms of helping out the other team. They have thrown 7 picks while losing 3 fumbles and they have been able to record 184 first downs. Over the course of the season to this point, the Wildcats have a total of 1,928 yards through the air along with an average of 214.2 passing yards per game, ranking them 78th in the country. They hold an average of 208.3 yards via the ground game and have rushed for 1,875 yards in total.

The Wildcats are conceding 21.7 points per game, which puts them 36th in D-1. Kansas State has given up a total of 895 yards on the ground (99.4 yards/game) and 10 touchdowns via the rush on the season. In total, they have conceded 195 points in total. They have allowed the opposition 12 touchdowns through the air in addition to 230.2 yards/outing, which has them in 83rd in the nation. The Wildcats defense has participated in 561 plays, which is 20th in the country. They have compiled 4 fumbles recovered and 8 picks this season.

Who will win tonight's Sun Devils/Wildcats college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Wildcats -8.5

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