Free NCAA Pick: Kansas State vs. West Virginia Odds
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2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 8
(5-1) Kansas State Wildcats vs. West Virginia Mountaineers (3-3)
Date: Saturday, October 19th
Time: 7:30 ET
Venue: Milan Puskar Stadium, Morgantown, WV
Week 8 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Kansas State -3 | West Virginia +3
Week 8 CFB Moneyline Odds: Kansas State -150 | West Virginia +126
College Football Betting Total: O/U 54.5
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Alright folks, buckle up for some Week 8 action in the NCAA! We’ve got a Kansas State vs. West Virginia showdown that’s packed with excitement and betting potential. Let’s break it down.
Kansas State, sitting pretty at 5-1, is coming in hot, having won six of their last seven games straight up. They’ve been a solid pick all season, and the Wildcats have taken the last two meetings against the Mountaineers in 2021 and 2022, edging their series lead to 7-6.
But don’t sleep on West Virginia at home, even with their shaky 3-3 record.
The Mountaineers flipped the script back in 2016 and ran off five straight wins against K-State, so there’s history here.
Kick-off for this Kansas State vs. West Virginia matchup is set for 7:30 ET from Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown. The game will be broadcast on FOX, and the Wildcats are coming in with a 5-1 record.
The over/under line is currently 54.5 points, with Kansas State as the -3 point favorite on the road. The money line odds are -150 for the Wildcats and +126 for the Mountaineers.
West Virginia enters the game with a 3-3 record for the season.
Kansas State Wildcats
Kansas State heads into their Week 8 matchup against West Virginia with a 5-1 record, ranked 21st in our power rankings. They have a 99.7% chance of becoming bowl-eligible and a 15.1% shot at winning the Big 12. The Wildcats also have a 24% chance of making the CFB playoff, according to our projections.
The Wildcats have been favored in five of their six games, going 4-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin this season is +10.3 points, and they are 2-3 against the spread, with a 2-0 home ATS record and an 0-3 mark on the road.
Kansas State’s over/under record is 3-2, with their games averaging 52.3 points. This week’s line is set at 54.5 points, slightly above their average line of 54.2 points.
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Kansas State Wildcats Stats
Heading into week 8, Kansas State’s offense is averaging 31.3 points per game, ranking 35th in the nation. However, they are 21st in our offensive power rankings. Their strength lies in the run game, with 242 rushing yards per game, placing them 9th nationally. DJ Giddens leads the team with 786 rushing yards, averaging 7 yards per carry, though he has only scored two touchdowns.
Quarterback Avery Johnson has thrown for 1,103 yards, with 11 touchdowns and five interceptions. Kansas State ranks 99th in passing yards per game. Jayce Brown, the leading receiver, has 398 yards and three touchdowns. The Wildcats have converted 38.7% of their third downs.
Kansas State’s defense has been strong against the run this season, ranking 10th nationally by allowing just 86.2 rushing yards per game. In their recent game against Colorado, they held the Buffaloes to -29 rushing yards. However, they struggled against the pass, giving up 388 yards and three touchdowns, though they did manage to force an interception.
Opposing quarterbacks have completed 65.8% of their passes against Kansas State, averaging a passer rating of 95. This season, the Wildcats rank 142nd in the nation, allowing 268.2 passing yards per game. On average, they have faced 30.3 rushing attempts per game, which is the 21st fewest in the country.
West Virginia Mountaineers
West Virginia enters Week 8 with a 3-3 record, facing Kansas State at home. They are 1-2 at home and 1-1 on the road this season. In our power rankings, the Mountaineers are 38th, and they have a 67.7% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. So far, they’ve been favored in two games and have an average scoring margin of +4.2 points per game.
Their ATS record stands at 2-3, with a 1-2 mark at home and 1-1 on the road. As favorites, they are 1-1 against the spread, and their average over/under margin is -2.0 points per game.
West Virginia’s over/under record is 2-3, with their games averaging 56.2 points. This week’s line is set at 54.5 points, slightly below their average line of 56.8 points.
West Virginia Mountaineers Stats
West Virginia’s offense is averaging 30.2 points per game, placing them 41st in the nation as they head into week 8. However, they are ranked 19th in our offensive power rankings. Their rushing attack is their strength, averaging 214.5 yards per game on 39.8 attempts.
Jahiem White leads the team with 398 rushing yards, five touchdowns, and an average of 5 yards per carry. Quarterback Garrett Greene has thrown for 1,267 yards, eight touchdowns, and six interceptions, with a passer rating of 84. West Virginia ranks 92nd nationally in passer rating.
West Virginia’s defense has allowed an average of 26 points per game this season, including 28 points in their recent 28-16 loss to Iowa State. The Cyclones gained 395 total yards, with 265 passing yards and one passing touchdown, while West Virginia’s defense gave up 130 rushing yards on 43 attempts.
Opponents have averaged 134.3 rushing yards per game against West Virginia, ranking 65th nationally. The Mountaineers have faced the 34th fewest passing attempts in the country, but they’ve allowed 247 passing yards per game, ranking 121st, with a passer rating of 106.3 and a 61.7% completion rate.
Kansas State Wildcats vs. West Virginia Mountaineers NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Kansas State Wildcats are 2-3 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the West Virginia Mountaineers 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 West Virginia Mountaineers have gone 4-6 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Kansas State Wildcats’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The West Virginia Mountaineers’ have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free 2024 Week 8 NCAA Betting Prediction: Kansas State -3
The spread is set at Kansas State -3, and the Wildcats look like the favorites to cover. West Virginia has struggled a bit, going 4-6 in their last ten home games, and they’re 2-4 ATS in their last six. But the Mountaineers always seem to find a way to make this matchup interesting.
Our projections have Kansas State winning this week eight matchup against West Virginia with a final score of 35-27. With the Wildcats being -3 point favorites, we see them covering the spread as the better bet.
With a total sitting at 54.5, this one could be a wild ride, especially if the Mountaineers’ offense wakes up. Kansas State’s defense has been tough, but if West Virginia can find some rhythm, we might see that total get blown out of the water.
For the over/under, with the line set at 54.5 points, our model is projecting a combined score of 62 points, making the over the more favorable bet.
Keep your eyes on the line movement, folks, and don’t miss out on these free NCAA handicapping picks all season long! This K-State vs. WVU battle is shaping up to be one of the most thrilling games of Week 8!
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