Iowa State Cyclones vs Kansas State Wildcats Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 11/25/2023

Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Saturday, November 25, 2023

Venue:  Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Manhattan, KS 

Where to Watch:  FOX

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  ISU +10, KSU -10; Over/Under:  46 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  ISU +10, KSU -10; Over/Under:  46 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  ISU +10, KSU -10; Over/Under:  46.5 points

Iowa State Cyclones:  6-5 (5-3) (7th place, Big 12)

Kansas State Wildcats:  8-3 (6-2) (3rd place, Big 12)

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Iowa State Cyclones:  lost their last game at home against the Texas Longhorns 26-16.

Kansas State Wildcats:  won their last game on the road against the Kansas Jayhawks 31-27.

Iowa State is entering this game with a 6-5 record overall and they have a 5-3 record in their conference games too. They are 3-3 in their home games, 3-2 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 lost their last game against Texas 26-16. Rocco Becht was the starting QB and he completed 24/32 passes for 323 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Abu Sama III led the team in rushing yards with 11. Jayden Higgins led the receivers with 104 receiving yards on 7 receptions. Malik Verdon led the defense in that game with 5 solo tackles and 5 assisted tackles while Joey Petersen led the defense in sacks with 2. No one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that game.

 

 

 

Kansas State is entering this game with an 8-3 record overall and they have a 6-2 record in their conference games too. They are 6-0 in their home games, 2-3 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 Kansas 31-27. Will Howard was the starting QB and he completed 13/24 passes for 165 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. DJ Giddens led the team in rushing yards with 102 and 1 TD. Jayce Brown led the receivers with 96 receiving yards on 4 receptions. Brendan Mott, VJ Payne, and Kobe Savage each led the defense in that game with 5 solo tackles and 0 assisted tackles while Beau Palmer and Khalid Duke each led the defense in sacks with 1. Kobe Savage and Marques Sigle each came away with 1 interception for them in that game.

The current betting odds have Kansas State listed as a 10 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Kansas State has looked really good this season with their 8-3 record overall and their 6-2 conference record. They are the Big 12 defending champions but they also need to win this game to have a chance at the Big 12 Championship again so they have the motivation to win this game. They have also been a lot better in their home games this season with their 6-0 home record and a few blowout wins under their belt too. Iowa State hasn't looked that great in their games though with their 6-5 record overall and their 5-3 conference record. They have played a lot better than expected this season considering the scandal that was going on before the season started, but they also have nothing left to play for in this game since they are already bowl eligible. They also had Texas at home last week and put a lot of effort into trying to pull off the upset there so they won't be motivated in this game while Kansas State still needs the win here. The best way to place a bet here is on Kansas State to cover the spread in this game. 

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Iowa State Cyclones: 5-9 ATS as a road underdog of 7.5 to 10 points. 3-11 ATS when the total is between 42.5 and 49. 7-1 OVER as a road underdog of 7.5 to 10 points. 6-2 OVER after gaining 40 or less rushing yards last game.

Kansas State Wildcats: 23-12 ATS in all games. 8-2 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points. 15-5 ATS in home games. 16-8 ATS against conference opponents. 68-42 OVER off 1 or more consecutive unders. 10-2 OVER after playing their last game on the road. 7-2 OVER off a road no-cover where the team won as a favorite.

Iowa State Cyclones:  D. Hanika (TE) out for season - Poss. Suspension.

Kansas State Wildcats:  A. Newsom (LB) out for season - Undisclosed. D. Green (LB) out for season - Pectoral.

“They’re big and physical on the defensive line and their front six, front seven are outstanding. We knew that coming into the football game.” - Matt Campbell after his team’s loss against Texas in their last game. 

“Resolve. Toughness. Battling for your brothers. That was a good football team we beat in a really good environment. We knew we were going to get their best shot and I think we did.” - Chris Klieman after his team’s win against Kansas in their last game. 

WR Higgins, Jayden 

WR Bitter, Aidan 

WR Noel, Jaylin 

TE Dean, Easton 

TE Klotz, Stevo 

QB Becht, Rocco 

RB Norton, Cartevious 

WR Johnson, Keagan 

WR Brown, Jayce 

WR Brooks, Phillip 

TE Sinnott, Ben

TE Swanson, Will 

QB Howard, Will 

RB Giddens, DJ

Passing: R. Becht (2444)

Rushing: E. Sanders (477)

Receiving: J. Higgins (714)

Touchdowns: E. Sanders (5)

Passing: W. Howard (2355)

Rushing: D. Giddens (961)

Receiving: P. Brooks (563)

Touchdowns: D. Giddens (10)

Coaches:

Iowa State Cyclones: Matt Campbell (8th season)

Kansas State Wildcats: Chris Klieman (5th season)