Texas vs. Kansas State Odds
MANHATTAN, KS (The Spread) – No. 11 Kansas State looks to stay in the Big 12 mix on Saturday when it plays host to Texas at Noon ET on ESPN.
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Kansas State is 5-1 on the season and 3-0 in the Big 12 while Texas is 3-4 overall and 2-2 in conference play. The Longhorns are 1-1 on the road and 4-3 against the spread while the Wildcats are 3-1 at home and 4-2 against the spread. Kansas State has won five of its last six against Texas.
Trends show that the underdog is 7-2 against the spread in the last 9 games of this series, but Texas is just 1-6 ATS in its last 7 against the Wildcats and 1-4 ATS in its last 5 trips to Kansas State.
According to oddsmakers from Bovada.lv, Kansas State is favored at home, as the Wildcats are getting odds of -9.5 points against Texas. The over/under total has been set at 49 points (View Matchup). The opening odds for this game had Kansas State favored by 10.5 points. The spread slowly worked its way down to 9.5. The over/under total hasn’t changed since opening at 49.
Kansas State is coming off a 31-30 win at Oklahoma last week. The Wildcats have won three straight since a 20-14 loss to Auburn at home. K-State is posting 39.2 points and 434.2 yards per game on offense, while the defense is allowing just 22.5 points per contest. Quarterback Jake Waters has thrown for 1,431 yards and nine touchdowns while rushing for 371 yards and seven scores to lead the offense. Tyler Lockett has added 35 receptions for 485 yards and four scores.
Texas is coming off a 48-45 win over Iowa State at home last week. The Longhorns have followed every win this season with back-to-back losses. The team is averaging only 23.7 points and 370 yards per game this year while the defense is giving up 24.6 points per game. Tyrone Swoopes has thrown for 1,389 yards and eight touchdowns to lead the offense while John Harris has added 40 receptions for 607 yards and six scores.
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In terms of Injuries, Kansas State defensive back Travis Green (leg) is out for the game. Texas receiver Daje Johnson (hamstring) and defensive back Jason Hall (pectoral) are both questionable for the game.
The Public Bets for this game are currently backing Kansas State, as the Wildcats are getting 77% of the wagers with odds of -9.5 points against Texas on Saturday.
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