Kansas State Wildcats vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Prediction, 12/26/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Kansas State Wildcats vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Date: Thursday, December 26, 2024

Location: Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Scarlet Knights (+9.5)

Total/Over-Under: 51.5

Chase Field is where the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (7-5) will play the Kansas State Wildcats (8-4) on Thursday, December 26, 2024 in the Rate Bowl. Kansas State opens this game as 9.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The total comes in at 51.5.

The Kansas State Wildcats come into this game with a record of 8-4 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Wildcats took on the Iowa State Cyclones and took a loss by a final of 29-21. At the end of the game, they had 60 plays which gave them a total of 364 yds. The Kansas State Wildcats ended up rushing 31 different times and compiled 144 yds, which came out to an average of 4.6 yards per carry. On the ground, the Wildcats conceded 187 yds on 43 attempts, which is 4.3 yds per run surrendered. Kansas State surrendered 13 pass completions on 36 tries for a total of 137 yards, and a completion rate of 36.1%.

When it comes to getting in the endzone, the Kansas State Wildcats have an average of 29.8 PPG. As a team they hold an average of 204.5 yards on the ground which is 18th in the nation. The Wildcats have earned 5,008 total yards for this campaign. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Kansas State has earned 22 touchdowns via the pass and 18 rushing touchdowns. Kansas State has recorded 241 1st downs as a unit, and they have been hurt by 66 infractions for 547 yds. They have given the ball to the opposition 16 different times.

The Wildcats are sitting in 37th in the nation when it comes to team defense, allowing 21.9 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.5 yards per rush and 114.9 rushing yards per game on the year. In total, they have conceded 1,379 yards via the running game in 12 outings. When it comes to passing yardage, the Wildcats have given up 2,684 yards which ranks them 74th in the country. They are giving up 223.7 yards per game via the pass as well as giving up a completion percentage of 60.0%. In total, they are allowing 338.6 yards per contest which has them sitting 37th in the nation. They have relinquished 19 touchdowns through the air as well as 11 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Scarlet Knights come into this matchup with a record of 7-5 this season. The last time they took the field, the Scarlet Knights got the win with a final of 41-14 when they played the Michigan State Spartans. The Scarlet Knights finished the game with a total of 365 yards while running 70 plays (5.2 yds per play). Rutgers ran the ball for 4.3 yards per tote, finishing with a total of 208 yards on 48 attempts. Rutgers gave up 24 rushing attempts for 103 yards (4.3 yds per rush). The Scarlet Knights pass defense conceded a completion rate of 54.2%, surrendering 150 yards on 13 for 24 through the air.

Regarding their scoring prowess, the Scarlet Knights are ranking 69th in D-1 holding an average of 27.9 PPG. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights maintain an average of 381.2 yards per outing, which is good for 74th in Division 1. The Rutgers offense has compiled 439 yards of penalties on 52 violations, which is 128th 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 record 274 first downs. For the season so far, the Scarlet Knights have thrown for 2,459 passing yards as well as an average of 204.9 passing yards per game, giving them a rank of 91st in the nation. They are averaging 176.3 yards per game via the ground game and have toted the ball for 2,116 yards for the season.

Rutgers has conceded a total of 1,769 yards via the ground game (147.4 yards/game) and 23 touchdowns on the ground this season. They have conceded 16 touchdowns through the air in addition to 234.1 yards/game, ranking them 93rd in the nation. Their defense has compiled 5 fumbles recovered and 7 picks so far this season. The Scarlet Knights defense has taken part in 761 plays, which has them sitting 30th in the country. The Scarlet Knights are conceding 23.8 PPG, which has them ranked 59th in Division 1. In total, they have surrendered 286 pts.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Wildcats -9.5

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