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2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Rate Bowl
2024 Rate Bowl
(7-5) Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Kansas State Wildcats (8-4)
Date: Thursday, December 26th
Time: 5:30 ET
Venue: Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ
Rate Bowl ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Rutgers +7 | Kansas State -7
Rate Bowl CFB Moneyline Odds: Rutgers +250 | Kansas State -300
College Football Betting Total: O/U 51.5
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Get ready for a thrilling clash in the 2024 Rate Bowl as the Kansas State Wildcats (8-4, 5-4 Big 12) face off against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (7-5, 4-5 Big Ten)!
These programs haven’t met since the 2006 Texas Bowl, where Rutgers dominated 34-10, but the stakes feel even higher this time. Kansas State opened as hefty -9.5 favorites, yet the line has tightened, suggesting some sharp money sees potential in Rutgers.
ESPN will be covering the matchup between the Knights and Cats as they face off at Chase Field in Phoenix. Kick-off is set for 5:30 ET on Thursday, December 26th.
While Kansas State is technically the home team, the game is being played on a neutral site. The over/under line is at 51.5 points, and the Wildcats are -7 point favorites.
The money line odds are +250 for Rutgers and -300 for Kansas State.
Both teams are coming into this game with 8-4 records for the season.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Rutgers enters this 2024 Rate Bowl game matchup against Kansas State with a 7-5 record. They’ve gone 3-3 at home and 3-2 on the road this season. The Scarlet Knights have been favored in five games, going 2-3 in those contests, while they’ve posted a 4-2 record as the underdog.
Against the spread, Rutgers is 6-4-1, with a +4.1 average scoring margin. They are 3-1-1 ATS on the road and 3-3 at home. As the favorite, they’ve gone 2-3 ATS, but they’ve performed better as the underdog, covering in four out of six games (4-1-1).
So far, the over/under record for Rutgers games is 8-3, with their matchups averaging 51.8 points. This week’s line is set at 51.5 points, while their average over/under line this season has been 46.1 points.
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Rutgers Scarlet Knights Stats
Rutgers’ offense is averaging 27.9 points per game, placing them 50th in the country. However, they rank 36th in our offensive power rankings. Their rushing game is their strength, with 179 rushing yards per game on 39.6 attempts.
Kyle Monangai leads the rushing attack with 1,279 yards, 13 touchdowns, and an average of 5 yards per carry. Quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis has thrown for 2,459 yards, 17 touchdowns, and six interceptions, with a passer rating of 84.
Rutgers’ defense played a key role in their 41-14 win over Michigan State, allowing just 14 points. They gave up 276 total yards, including 126 rushing yards on 23 attempts and 150 passing yards, while also forcing an interception.
On average, Rutgers’ defense has allowed 23.8 points per game this season. Opponents have averaged 150.8 rushing yards on 29.5 attempts per game, while quarterbacks have posted a 60.1% completion rate and 234.1 passing yards per game against Rutgers.
Kansas State Wildcats
Kansas State enters their bowl game matchup against Rutgers with an 8-4 record. They’ve been strong at home, going 4-1, compared to a 3-3 mark on the road. The Wildcats have been favored in 10 of their 12 games, posting a 7-3 record as the favorite.
Their ATS record stands at 4-7, with a 1-5 mark on the road and 3-2 at home. As the favorite, they are 4-6 against the spread, and their average scoring margin this season is +7.8 points per game.
The over/under record for Kansas State is 5-6, with their games averaging 51.7 points. The average over/under line has been 53.3 points, and this week’s line is set at 51.5 points.
Kansas State Wildcats Stats
Heading into the Rate Bowl, Kansas State ranks 40th in scoring, averaging 29.8 points per game, and they are 39th in our offensive power rankings. Their rushing attack is the strength of their offense, averaging 207 yards per game, which ranks 21st nationally. DJ Giddens leads the ground game with 1,343 rushing yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, and he has scored seven touchdowns this season.
Quarterback Avery Johnson has thrown for 2,517 yards with 22 touchdowns and nine interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 92. Kansas State ranks 83rd in passing yards per game, averaging 212.8 yards, and their third-down conversion rate is 39.6%.
Kansas State’s defense has been solid this season, ranking 26th nationally by allowing just 21.9 points per game. They’ve given up 122.6 rushing yards per game, which ranks 43rd in the country.
In their recent game against Iowa State, the defense allowed 29 points and 341 total yards, including 214 passing yards. They also forced one interception in the game.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Kansas State Wildcats NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 3-1-1 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Kansas State Wildcats are 2-3 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 5-3-1 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Kansas State Wildcats have gone 3-7 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Kansas State Wildcats’ have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free Rate Bowl NCAA Betting Prediction: Kansas State -7
Keep an eye on the absence of Scarlet Knights’ star RB Kyle Monangai, which could be pivotal against a gritty Wildcats defense. With Kansas State’s firepower and Rutgers looking to prove their mettle, this matchup has all the ingredients for bowl season drama.
Our projections have Kansas State winning this Rate Bowl game matchup against Rutgers by a score of 34-24. With Kansas State being -7 point favorites, we would go with them to cover the spread.
For the over/under, the line is set at 51.5 points, and our model has a combined score of 58, making the over the best play for this matchup.
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