Arizona Wildcats vs Kansas State Wildcats Prediction, 9/13/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Arizona Wildcats vs Kansas State Wildcats

Date: Friday, September 13, 2024

Location: Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, KS

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Wildcats (-7.0)

Total/Over-Under: 56.5

The Arizona Wildcats (2-0) are en route to Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Friday, September 13, 2024 where they will go up against the Kansas State Wildcats (2-0). Kansas State opens this contest as 7.0-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under is set at 56.5.

The Arizona Wildcats head into this game 2-0 for this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Wildcats took the field against the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks and took home the win by a score of 22-10. Once the final whistle blew, they tallied 55 plays for 361 yards. The Arizona Wildcats ended up rushing 29 times and had 188 yds, which is an average of 6.5 yards per attempt. On the ground, the Wildcats conceded 73 yds on 31 attempts, which is 2.4 yards per run allowed. Arizona surrendered 15 completions on 25 attempts for a total of 109 yards, and a completion percentage of 60.0%.

The Wildcats currently have 988 total yards for this campaign. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Arizona has amassed 5 touchdowns through the air and 5 touchdowns via the ground. They have given the ball to the opposition 3 times. Arizona has 40 1st downs as a unit, and they have been flagged for 19 penalties for 195 yds. As a team they're maintaining an average of 196.5 yards on the ground which ranks them 40th in the nation. In terms of getting in the endzone, the Arizona Wildcats are sitting at 41.5 points per game.

The Wildcats sit in 92nd in college football concerning team defense, conceding 24.5 PPG. They are allowing 4.1 yards per run and 141.5 yards on the ground per game so far this season. During this campaign, they have conceded 283 running yards through 2 games. When talking about yards through the air, the Wildcats have given up 369 yards which ranks them 65th in the nation. They are giving up 184.5 yards per outing via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 58.2%. Overall, they have given up 326.0 yards/game ranking them 77th in the nation. They have yielded 4 touchdowns through the air as well as 2 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Wildcats come into this matchup with a record of 2-0 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Wildcats got the victory with a final of 34-27 when they faced the Tulane Green Wave. Kansas State surrendered 37 run attempts for 149 yds (4.0 yards per rush). The Wildcats passing defense allowed a completion percentage of 65.5%, surrendering 342 yds on 19 out of 29 through the air. The Wildcats finished the game with a total of 396 yards while running 56 plays (7.1 yards per play). Kansas State ended up running for 6.5 yards per carry, finishing with a total of 215 yards on 33 attempts.

The Kansas State Wildcats have an average of 422.5 yards per outing, which has them sitting 56th in the country. The Kansas State offense has racked up 55 penalty yards on 7 infractions, which ranks 116th in D-1 in terms of hurting your team. They average 249.0 yards per game via the rush and have rushed for 498 yards in total. They have given away 1 interception while conceding 1 fumble and they have tallied 39 1st downs. When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Wildcats rank 38th in the country maintaining an average of 37.5 PPG. During this campaign thus far, the Wildcats have earned 347 yards through the air in addition to an average of 173.5 throwing yards per outing, ranking them 106th in college football.

The Wildcats are surrendering 16.5 points per contest, ranking them 54th in the nation. Kansas State has given up a total of 185 yards rushing (92.5 yards per game) and 1 touchdown rushing for the campaign. This year, they have allowed 33 pts. They have surrendered 2 touchdowns through the air and 220.0 yards/outing, which has them in 85th in the country. The Wildcats defense has taken part in 121 plays, which is 47th in the nation. Their defense has 1 fumble recovery and 1 interception on the campaign.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Wildcats +7.0

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