The No. 14 Kansas State Wildcats (3-0) will face the BYU Cougars (3-0) in a Big 12 clash on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at LaVell Edwards Stadium. The contest will air on ESPN starting at 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's odds for the Kansas State vs. BYU odds and give our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Wildcats come into the game having won their last game 31-7 against the Arizona Wildcats on September 13. The Cougars just defeated the Wyoming Cowboys 34-14. Avery Johnson rushed for 156 yards on 14 of 23 (60.9%) for the Cats in this game against the Wildcats, with two touchdowns and no interceptions. He also had 17 carries for 110 yards. DJ Giddens totaled 86 rushing yards on 17 carries (5.1 yards per carry) and scored a touchdown on the ground. Jayce Brown was the top pass receiver against the Wildcats, catching three passes for 60 yards. Jake Retzlaff's performance for the Cougars against the Cowboys included 22 of 36 passes for 291 yards, three touchdowns and an interception. He ran six times for 62 yards. Pokaiaua Haunga carried the ball five times for 35 yards. He caught one pass for 11 yards. Chase Roberts caught six passes for 129 yards (21.5 yards per catch).

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Kansas State vs. BYU odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; for a complete list visit the USA TODAY sports scores and betting odds hub. Odds last updated at 7:33 a.m. Friday.

  • Moneyline (ML): Kansas State -257 (Bet $257 to win $100) | BYU +205 (Bet $100 to win $205)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Kansas State -6.5 (-115) | BYU +6.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 48.5 (O: -110 | U: -116)

How to make your predictions for Kansas State vs. BYU

forecast


Kansas State 25, BYU 20

Money line

  • Moneyline tip: State of Kansas -257
  • Kansas State has won all three games and was the moneyline favorite this season.
  • The Wildcats have only played as a moneyline favorite of -257 or less in two games this season, winning both.
  • BYU won the only game it played as an underdog this season.
  • The Cougars have played as an underdog of +205 or more once this season and won that game.

Against the spread

  • ATS selection: BYU+6.5
  • The Wildcats have one win against the spread teams this season.
  • Kansas State is a favorite by 6.5 points or more to win ATS (1-2) this year.
  • The Cougars are 3-0-0 against the spread this year.
  • BYU has not lost an ATS (1-0) game this year as an underdog of 6.5 points or more.

Over/Under

  • O/U selection: Below 48.5 points
  • The Wildcats have only scored over 48.5 points once this season (in three games).
  • The Cougars have only played one game this season that ended with a total score of over 48.5 points.
  • Together, the teams average 66.3 points per game, 17.8 points more than the total for this game.
  • Together, these teams give up 27.3 points per game, 21.2 points less than the over/under odds for this matchup.
  • The Wildcats have averaged a total of 55 in their matches this year, which is 6.5 points higher than the over/under for this game.
  • The Cougars have an over/under average of 48.7 points in their contests this season, which is 0.2 points more than the point total for this game.

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