2014 College Football Texas Tech vs. Kansas State Week 6 Free Pick
By Anthony Rome
MANHATTAN, KS (The Spread) – A pair of Big 12 teams that can light up the scoreboard will square off tonight at 7:00PM ET when Kansas State hosts Texas Tech.
SEASON RECORDS: The Red Raiders are 2-2 straight up but are just 1-3 against the spread this year, while the Wildcats are 3-1 on the year and 2-2 at the betting window. The over is 3-1 in Texas Tech’s first four games and 3-1 in K-State’s first four games as well.
ODDS: According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, Kansas State is a 14-point favorite over Texas Tech. As for the total for tonight's game, it currently sits at 68 points.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Wildcats opened as a 12-point favorite but the number has jumped to 14 at most online and Vegas sports books. The total, meanwhile, opened at 68 and while some books list the number at 67.5, the majority of books have left the over/under at 68.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on this game, 78% of the public bettors favor Kansas State. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you check out our Who Does the Public Like page to find updated numbers related to public betting.
NCAA FREE PICK: Take the over. According to latest college football trends, the over is 6-0 in the last six games between these two teams and 13-3 in the Red Raiders’ last 16 games on fieldturf. The over is also 16-5 in Texas Tech’s last 21 road games, 20-7 in its last 27 games in October and 19-7 in its last 26 games overall. On the other side, the over is 19-9 in the Wildcats’ last 28 games in October, 4-1 in their last five conference games and 11-5 in their last 16 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
2014 COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 6 FREE PICK: TEXAS TECH/KANSAS STATE WILDCATS OVER 68