With Week 5 of the NCAAF season getting more competitive, we will focus on the Oklahoma State Cowboys (3-1) as they prepare to take on the Kansas State Wildcats (3-1). The fight promises to be epic as both teams enter this match with the same record. The games will be covered on ESPN and live updates on Sofascore. For NCAAF free predictions, this is an exciting game to start with, as teams are trying to impose themselves early in the season.
Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Kansas State Wildcats 9/28/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 12:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Bill Snyder Family Stadium |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Oklahoma State Cowboys (3-1) vs. Kansas State Wildcats (3-1)
The Oklahoma State Cowboys are fully utilizing their rushing and passing games this season, thanks to Ollie Gordon II’s and De’Zhaun Stribling’s efficient performances. They managed to hold their heads high after a recent defeat to Utah, in which their offense failed to score at key junctures, only to respond resoundingly with a very large win over Tulsa. Gordon II’s 258 rushing yards and 4 touchdown runs suggest he is also a threat with his feet, but only averaging 3.5 yards per rush doesn’t speak too highly of him. The passing attack remains balanced with Stribling posting 345 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, further demonstrating the versatility of the Cowboys’ offense.
On the other hand, the Kansas State Wildcats have had an uneven albeit successful beginning, especially after losing their recent game against BYU quite heavily but winning against Arizona. Their running back, DJ Giddens, has created a total of 417 rushing yards and to his credit, he averages an impressive 6.1 rushing yards per attempt, thus he can cut through the-defenses with big runs. However, while containing fewer playmakers, the Wildcats’ receiving corps does have Jayce Brown, who has added 199 yards in receiving. The play at home and the good running game, will need to be enhanced by the Wildcats to beat the fast paced Cowboys.
Alan Bowman QB vs. Avery Johnson QB
Alan Bowman of Oklahoma State has enjoyed a remarkable season to date, connecting on 91 of 145 throws for 1173 yards. He knows how to stretch the field as he has a long completion of 78 yards and 10 touchdown passes to show for it, albeit, 4 interceptions show a bit of gamble in his strategy. Heading into the game against an aggressive Wildcats defense, Bowman’s composure and previous experience are something that will help him a lot.
As far as Kansas State is concerned, Avery Johnson was decent with 620 passing yards and 6 TDs off 58 completed passes. He does have a couple of drawbacks such as a lower completion percentage (61.1%) and the fact that at least 4 times this season he has been sacked. Johnson’s role will be important in controlling the pace of the game and enabling the witnesses of the games wicked streak against the blue camo ladies to escape the fierce onslaught of the tier one university of Cowboys.
NCAAF Odds/Point Spread: Kansas State Wildcats -5.5 (-110), Total Odds: 54.5
The betting odds favor Kansas State slightly, reflecting their home advantage and recent performance trends. The point spread at -5.5 for Kansas State suggests expectations of a moderately close game, with the over/under set at 54.5, indicating anticipation of a relatively high-scoring affair.
Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Trends
The Cowboys have been strong outright with a 4-1 SU in their last 5 games but have struggled against the spread, going 6-14 ATS in their last 20 games against Kansas State. Their ability to perform under pressure, especially on the road where they’ve gone 1-5 ATS in their last 6 visits to Kansas State, will be crucial.
Kansas State Wildcats Betting Trends
Kansas State’s betting trends show some inconsistencies, particularly with a 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games. However, their strong SU record at home (9-1 in the last 10 games) and their recent history of keeping scores low against Oklahoma State suggest they could manage to control the pace of the game.
Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Kansas State Wildcats 9/28/24 Betting Picks
Looking at the statistics and the trends, this match would as a slight margin go to Kansas State because of their solid record at home and the fact that the Cowboys are poor on away games. Kansas State should be able to use their great defensive strategy and solid running game to beat the spread. Nonetheless, these same offensive weapons could leave the game teetering within one point, thus making the over on the point total very appealing.
For premium best picks today, Kansas State to cover the spread and the total going over would be the best bet considering the scoring output of both teams and the importance of this game in determining the tempo of their seasons.