Cincinnati Bearcats vs Kansas State Wildcats Prediction, 11/23/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Cincinnati Bearcats vs Kansas State Wildcats

Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024

Location: Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, KS

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Wildcats (-8.5)

Total/Over-Under: 53

Bill Snyder Family Stadium is the site where the Kansas State Wildcats (7-3) will attempt to defeat the Cincinnati Bearcats (5-5) on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Kansas State opens this matchup as 8.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total is set at 53.

The Cincinnati Bearcats head into this game 5-5 this season. In their last game, the Bearcats took the field against the Iowa State Cyclones and took a loss by a final of 34-17. In the running game, the Bearcats gave up 152 yds on 34 tries, which averages out to 4.5 yds per rush surrendered. Cincinnati allowed 24 pass completions on 35 attempts for a total of 234 yards, and a completion percentage of 68.6%. For the game, they ran 57 plays for 353 yds. The Cincinnati Bearcats ended up running the ball 39 different times and amassed 287 yds, which had them averaging 7.4 yards per carry.

The Bearcats currently have 4,300 total yards over the course of this season. When it comes to scoring, Cincinnati has compiled 16 passing touchdowns and 17 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the football over 14 times. Cincinnati has compiled 221 first downs as a unit, and they have committed 58 infractions for 478 yds. As a team they have an average of 182.2 yards via the ground game which ranks them 43rd in the nation. Regarding putting points on the board, the Cincinnati Bearcats have an average of 27.4 PPG.

Concerning passing yards, the Bearcats have allowed 2,314 yds which puts them in 83rd in the country. They are allowing 231.4 yards per outing via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 62.8%. In total, they have relinquished 386.1 yards/game which puts them 86th in the nation. They have yielded 14 touchdowns by air and 10 touchdowns on the ground. The opposition is running for 4.5 yards per rush on the ground and 154.7 yards on the ground per contest on the season. Over the course of this season, they have given up 1,547 yards via the running game in 10 games. The Bearcats are ranked 58th in Division 1 concerning team defense, allowing 23.4 PPG.

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The Wildcats come into this game with a record of 7-3 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Wildcats took a defeat with a final score of 24-14 when they played the Arizona State Sun Devils. The Wildcats finished with 412 yards while running 65 plays (6.3 yards per play). Kansas State ran the ball for 6.2 yards per carry, finishing with 154 yds on 25 attempts. Kansas State allowed 38 running attempts for 123 yds (3.2 yds per rush). The Wildcats secondary gave up a completion rate of 61.8%, surrendering 275 yards on 21 for 34 through the air.

The Kansas State Wildcats maintain an average of 421.5 yards/outing, which ranks them 43rd in Division 1. The Kansas State offense has 432 yds of penalties on 53 infractions, which ranks 99th in college football in terms of making mistakes. They are averaging 202.9 yards per game on the ground and have run for 2,029 yards for this year. They have given away 9 picks while conceding 4 fumbles and they have been able to earn 205 1st downs. When it comes to this team's ability to score points, the Wildcats are 55th in the nation with an average of 29.5 PPG. For the year so far, the Wildcats have thrown for a total of 2,186 yards via the pass as well as holding an average of 218.6 passing yards per game, which has them ranked 77th in the nation.

The Wildcats are allowing 21.9 points per game, which has them sitting 40th in the country. Kansas State has allowed a total of 1,018 rushing yards (101.8 yards per game) and 10 touchdowns via the rush on the season. In total, they have given up 219 pts. They have surrendered 15 touchdowns through the air as well as 234.7 yards per outing, ranking them 90th in the country. The Wildcats defense has been on the field for 633 plays, which has them sitting 33rd in the nation. They have tallied 5 fumbles and 8 interceptions for the season.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Bearcats +8.5

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