Kansas State Wildcats vs Houston Cougars Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 11/02/2024

Game Time: 3:30 pm ET, Saturday, November 2, 2024

Venue:  TDECU Stadium, Houston, TX

Where to Watch:  FOX

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  KSU -13, Houston +13; Over/Under:  45.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  KSU -13, Houston +13; Over/Under:  46 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  KSU -13, Houston +13; Over/Under:  46.5 points

Kansas State Wildcats:  7-1 (4-1) (3rd place, Big 12)

Houston Cougars:  3-5 (2-3) (11th place, Big 12)

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Kansas State Wildcats:  won their last game at home against the Kansas Jayhawks 29-27.

Houston Cougars:  won their last game at home against the Utah Utes 17-14.

Kansas State is entering this game with a 7-1 record overall and they have a 4-1 record in their conference games too. They are 4-0 in their home games, 3-1 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They won their last game against Kansas 29-27. Avery Johnson was the starting QB and he completed 19/34 passes for 253 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. DJ Giddens led the team in rushing yards with 102. Jayce Brown led the receivers with 98 receiving yards on 5 receptions. Austin Romaine led the defense in that game with 5 solo tackles and 1 assisted tackle while Desmond Purnell led the defense in sacks with 1. Marques Sigle came away with the only interception for them in that one.

 

 

 

Houston is entering this game with a 3-5 record overall and they have a 2-3 record in their conference games too. They are 2-2 in their home games, 1-3 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at home for this game. They won their last game against Utah 17-14. Zeon Chriss was the starting QB and he completed 6/13 passes for 61 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. J'Marion Burnette led the team in rushing yards with 81. Joseph Manjack IV led the receivers with 28 receiving yards on 1 reception and 1 TD. Michael Batton led the defense in that game with 6 solo tackles and 3 assisted tackles while Brandon Mack and Latreveon McCutchin each led the defense in sacks with 1. A.J. Haulcy came away with the only interception for them in that one.

The current betting odds have Kansas State listed as a 13 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Kansas State has looked great in their games this season with their 7-1 record overall and their 4-1 conference record which has them right near the top of the Big 12. There are still 2 undefeated teams left in the Big 12 too, so Kansas State can't afford to lose another game if they want to have a chance at the Big 12 Championship. Meanwhile, Houston hasn't looked good in their games this season with their 3-5 record overall and their 2-3 conference record which has them near the bottom of the Big 12. They are coming off a 3 point win over Utah at home in their last one, but Utah has been a bit of a disaster the last few weeks. Houston has struggled in the Big 12 all season and their biggest issue has been a weak offense that is not putting up many points in their games. Their defense has been better lately, but Kansas State has also been rolling in their games and they are going to move the ball in this one. Houston won't be able to keep K-State off the board here and Kansas State has the much better offense which will allow them to put this game out of reach for Houston. The best way to place a bet here is on Houston to cover the spread in this game. 

Kansas State Houston Prediction:  Our NCAAF Pick for Saturday, November 2, 2024 (3:30 pm ET start time) is Kansas State 41 Houston 17.

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Kansas State Wildcats: 20-13 ATS in all lined games. 17-10 ATS as a favorite. 15-8 ATS against conference opponents. 6-3 UNDER off a home win against a conference rival. 6-2 1H UNDER off a home win against a conference rival.

Houston Cougars: 6-11 ATS in home lined games. 0-4 ATS after allowing 14 points or less last game. 3-7 ATS versus good offensive teams - averaging 5.9 yards/play or more. 4-0 UNDER as an underdog of 10.5 to 21 points. 7-3 UNDER vs. good offensive  teams - scoring 31 or more points/game. 9-1 UNDER versus good offensive teams - averaging 5.9 yards/play or more.

Kansas State Wildcats:  B. Palmer (LB) Out - Knee.

Houston Cougars:  M. Shoulders (WR) Out - Undisclosed. M. Byrnes (TE) Questionable - Groin. K. Young (WR) Out - Toe. T. Mathis (RB) Out - Knee. C. McMickle (QB) Out - Knee. S. Polk (RB) Out - Achilles.

“You know, we missed opportunities. I think they missed opportunities. It was a game of who could make another play. I was proud at the end that offense, defense and special teams came through.” - Chris Klieman after his team’s win against Kansas in their last game. 

“We needed a break. I don’t know that we’ve gotten one this year.” - Willie Fritz after his team’s win against Utah in their last game. 

WR Johnson, Keagan 

WR Cephas, Dante 

WR Brown, Jayce

TE Oakley, Garrett 

QB Johnson, Avery

RB Giddens, DJ 

WR Manjack IV, Joseph

WR Wilson, Jonah 

WR Johnson, Stephon 

TE York, Jayden 

QB Smith, Donovan 

RB Sneed, Stacy 

Passing: A. Johnson (1654)

Rushing: D. Giddens (945)

Receiving: J. Brown (518)

Touchdowns: D. Giddens (5)

Passing: D. Smith (867)

Rushing: R. Sanford (294)

Receiving: S. Johnson (223)

Touchdowns: J. Manjack (3)

Coaches:

Kansas State Wildcats: Chris Klieman (6th season)

Houston Cougars: Willie Fritz (1st season)