Kansas State Wildcats vs Iowa State Cyclones Prediction, 11/30/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Kansas State Wildcats vs Iowa State Cyclones

Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024

Location: Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, IA

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Cyclones (-3.0)

Total/Over-Under: 51

The Kansas State Wildcats (8-3) are traveling to Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, November 30, 2024 where they will play the Iowa State Cyclones (9-2). Iowa State opens this contest as 3.0-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under is 51.

The Kansas State Wildcats head into this game 8-3 this year. The last time they took the field, the Wildcats went up against the Cincinnati Bearcats and went home with a win by a final score of 41-15. At the end of the game, they ran 63 plays which totaled 428 yards. The Kansas State Wildcats ran the ball 40 different times and compiled 281 yds, which is an average of 7.0 yards per attempt. In the running game, the Wildcats gave up 174 yds on 29 tries, which averages out to 6.0 yds per run allowed. Kansas State gave up 21 pass completions on 40 tries for 200 yds, and a completion rate of 52.5%.

The Wildcats have tallied 4,643 total yards this year. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Kansas State has compiled 19 passing touchdowns and 18 touchdowns via the ground. They have surrendered the football 13 times. Kansas State has earned 227 first downs as a unit, and they have been flagged for 58 penalties for 482 yds. As a team they're averaging 210.0 yards in the run game giving them a rank of 16th in the nation. Concerning putting the ball in the endzone, the Kansas State Wildcats have an average of 30.5 PPG.

The Wildcats rank 33rd in the country when it comes to their opponents scoring, conceding 21.3 PPG. They are giving up 3.4 yards per rush and 108.4 rushing yards per game this year. For the season, they have allowed 1,192 running yards through 11 outings. When talking about yards through the air, the Wildcats have given up 2,547 yards which ranks them 90th in Division 1. They have conceded 231.5 yards per game via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 62.3%. Overall, they are allowing 339.9 yards per contest which puts them 40th in college football. They have granted 17 touchdowns by air in addition to 10 touchdowns running the ball.

Get all of our College Football Picks

The Cyclones step onto the field holding a record of 9-2 this season. The last time they took the field, the Cyclones walked away with a victory by a final of 31-28 against the Utah Utes. Iowa State ran the football for 3.2 yards per carry, finishing the contest with 123 yds on 39 carries. The Cyclones finished the contest with a total of 405 yds on 78 plays (5.2 yards per play). The Cyclones secondary allowed a completion percentage of 76.5%, surrendering 129 yds on 13 for 17 passing. Iowa State allowed 28 rushing attempts for 95 yards (3.4 yds per carry).

When it comes to how much they score, the Cyclones currently rank 45th in the nation averaging 31.4 points per game. The Iowa State Cyclones maintain an average of 431.5 yards per contest, which ranks them 32nd in Division 1. The Iowa State offense has accrued 317 yds of penalties on 45 infractions, which has them sitting 128th in the country in terms of helping out the opposition. They have given away 9 interceptions while losing 3 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 248 first downs. For the season so far, the Cyclones currently have a total of 2,959 yards via the pass not to mention holding an average of 269.0 throwing yards per outing, giving them a rank of 28th in the nation. They average 162.5 run yards per game and have run for 1,788 yards overall.

The Cyclones are giving up 19.5 points per contest, which has them ranked 20th in the country. Iowa State has conceded a total of 1,940 rushing yards (176.4 yards per outing) and 14 touchdowns rushing this year. In total, they have relinquished 215 points in total. They have yielded 9 touchdowns via the pass and 151.2 yards/outing, which has them sitting 3rd in Division 1. The Cyclones defense has been on the field for 677 plays, which is 24th in the country. Their defense has tallied 6 fumbles and 14 picks on the season.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Wildcats +3.0

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here