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2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 10
(7-1) Kansas State Wildcats vs. Houston Cougars (3-5)
Date: Saturday, November 2nd
Time: 3:30 ET
Venue: TDECU Stadium, Houston, TX
Week 10 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Kansas State -12.5 | Houston +12.5
Week 10 CFB Moneyline Odds: Kansas State -562 | Houston +406
College Football Betting Total: O/U 46.5
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At 3:30 ET on Saturday, November 2nd, the Kansas State Wildcats, who are 7-1 this season, will be on the road vs. the Houston Cougars.
Get ready for a showdown with major Big 12 implications—Kansas State heads to Houston for just the second-ever meeting between these two!
The #15 Wildcats, riding high at 7-1, are on a four-game winning streak after pulling off a nail-biting comeback over Kansas.
Their momentum is fierce, but Houston’s defense is no joke, ranking solidly in the top half of the Big 12 across all key metrics. Will the Wildcats keep rolling, or does Houston have a surprise in store for their home turf?
The game will be played at TDECU Stadium in Houston and is being televised by FOX. The Wildcats are favored by -12.5 points, and the over/under line is currently at 46.5 points. The money line odds are -562 for Kansas State and +406 for Houston.
Buckle up, because this matchup has all the makings of a Big 12 thriller!
Kansas State Wildcats
Kansas State heads into Week 10 against Houston with a 7-1 record, ranked 18th in our power rankings. They are a lock for bowl eligibility and have a 23.4% chance of winning the Big 12. The Wildcats also hold a 38.4% chance of making the CFB playoff, the 15th best odds in the nation.
So far, Kansas State has been favored in seven of their eight games, going 6-1 as the favorite. They have a +11.4 average scoring margin this season, but are 3-4 against the spread.
The over/under line for this week is 46.5 points, lower than any of their previous games. Kansas State’s average over/under line is 54.9 points, and their over/under record is 4-3, with an average total of 54.1 points per game.
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Kansas State Wildcats Stats
Kansas State’s offense is built around their rushing attack, ranking 7th nationally with 224.6 yards per game. DJ Giddens leads the way with 945 rushing yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, and has scored four touchdowns. The Wildcats are averaging 32.8 points per game, placing them 30th in scoring, and they are ranked 24th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 10.
Avery Johnson has thrown for 1,654 yards this season, completing 61.3% of his passes with 16 touchdowns and five interceptions. He has a passer rating of 101. Jayce Brown leads the receiving corps with 518 yards and three touchdowns on 30 catches. Kansas State ranks 78th in passing yards per game, averaging 211.2 yards.
Kansas State’s defense has been strong against the run, ranking 23rd nationally by allowing just 107.6 rushing yards per game. However, they’ve struggled against the pass, giving up 245.1 yards per game, which ranks 129th in the country. Opposing quarterbacks have completed 62.4% of their passes against the Wildcats, with a passer rating of 87.6.
In their recent game against Kansas, the defense allowed 27 points and 401 total yards. Kansas State gave up 192 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns, while also allowing 209 passing yards. They did manage to force one interception during the game.
Houston Cougars
Houston enters Week 10 with a 3-5 record, facing Kansas State at home. They are 2-2 at home and 1-3 on the road this season. Currently ranked 86th in our power rankings, the Cougars have just a 3.7% chance of becoming bowl-eligible.
Against the spread, Houston is 4-4, with a 2-2 record at home. They’ve been favored in only two games, going 1-1 as the favorite and 3-3 as the underdog. Their average scoring margin is -8.2 points per game.
Houston’s over/under record is 1-7, with their games averaging 36.5 points. This week’s line is 46.5 points, slightly below their average line of 46.8 points.
Houston Cougars Stats
Houston’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 14.1 points per game, placing them 101st in the nation. They are ranked 112th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 10. Their third-down conversion rate is only 27.8%, and they are 121st in passing yards per game, averaging 153.4 yards. Donovan Smith, their quarterback, has thrown for 867 yards with four touchdowns and eight interceptions, resulting in a passer rating of 68.
Smith has completed 65.4% of his passes, and Houston ranks 24th in the country in completion percentage. They are 32nd in rushing attempts, averaging 147.9 yards per game on the ground. Re’Shaun Sanford II leads the team with 294 rushing yards, averaging 5 yards per carry. Stephon Johnson has 223 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Houston’s defense has allowed an average of 22.4 points per game this season, ranking 47th nationally. In their recent game against Utah, they gave up just 14 points and allowed 12 first downs. Utah managed 90 rushing yards on 26 attempts and 216 passing yards, with Houston forcing one interception.
Opponents have averaged 140.6 rushing yards per game against Houston and 179.1 passing yards, the 28th-lowest in the country. Quarterbacks have completed 62.6% of their passes and hold a passer rating of 94.1 against Houston’s defense.
Kansas State Wildcats vs. Houston Cougars NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Kansas State Wildcats are 2-3 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the Houston Cougars are 2-3 ATS in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the Kansas State Wildcats are 4-6 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Houston Cougars have gone 5-5 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Kansas State Wildcats’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Houston Cougars’ have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free 2024 Week 10 NCAA Betting Prediction: Houston +12.5
Our projections have Kansas State winning this matchup 23-17 over Houston. Even though Houston is the underdog, we like their chances to cover the spread, as they are +12.5 point underdogs. For this week 10 game, we see the Wildcats winning straight-up, but Houston keeping it close.
With the over/under line set at 46.5 points, our recommendation is to take the under, as our model projects a combined 40 points.
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