Kansas State vs BYU Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 4

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  • Kansas State is a -6.5 point favorite vs. BYU
  • Kansas State vs. BYU Total(Over/Under): 48.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN

The Kansas State Wildcats (3-0) visit LaVell Edwards Stadium to take on the BYU Cougars (3-0) on Sep. 21 in Provo, UT. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:30pm EDT.

Kansas State is a betting favorite in Week 4, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Kansas State vs. BYU Over/Under is 48.5 total points.

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Kansas State vs. BYU Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Kansas State-6.5 -11048.5 -110-250
BYU +6.5 -11048.5 -110+200

Kansas State vs BYU Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Kansas State will win this game with 70.3% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Kansas State and BYU, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Kansas State vs BYU Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts BYU will cover the spread with 61.8% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • Kansas State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 games (+3.70 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Kansas State has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 3 of their last 5 away games (+1.95 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Kansas State have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 13 games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Kansas State have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 13 games (+1.35 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Kansas State has hit the Game Total Over in 3 of their last 5 away games (+0.80 Units / 15% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games (+5.75 Units / 46% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 11 games (+4.00 Units / 30% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games (+3.75 Units / 31% ROI)
  • BYU have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.75 Units / 23% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 5 of their last 11 games (+2.45 Units / 20% ROI)

We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Kansas State players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Kansas State Player Prop Bets Today

  • DJ Giddens has hit the Rushing Yards Over in 5 of his last 6 games (+3.80 Units / 54% ROI)
  • Jadon Jackson has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • DJ Giddens has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 87% ROI)
  • Jayce Brown has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Avery Johnson has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)

Top NCAAF player prop bets for BYU players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best BYU Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • LJ Martin has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Chase Roberts has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Keanu Hill has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)

Kansas State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Kansas State is 1-2 against the spread this college football season (-1.2 Units / -36.92% ROI).

  • Kansas State is 2-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +2 Units / 33.61% ROI
  • Kansas State is 1-2 when betting the Over for -1.25 Units / -37.31% ROI
  • Kansas State is 2-1 when betting the Under for +0.9 Units / 27.69% ROI

BYU Against the Spread (ATS) Record

BYU is 2-0 against the spread this college football season (+2 Units / 90.91% ROI).

  • BYU is 2-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.85 Units / 107.78% ROI
  • BYU is 1-1 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • BYU is 1-1 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI

Kansas State: Keys to the Game vs. BYU

Kansas State is 9-3 (.643) when committing less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2023 season– 22nd-best in FBS; Average: .441

Kansas State is 10-3 (.667) when rushing for more than 100 yards since the 2023 season– T-32nd-best in FBS; Average: .526

Kansas State is undefeated (7-0) when not throwing an interception since the 2023 season– T-best in FBS; Average: .589

Kansas State is 10-4 (.625) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns since the 2023 season– T-38th-best in FBS; Average: .526

BYU: Keys to the Game vs. Kansas State

BYU is 2-6 (.250) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2023 season– T-37th-worst in FBS; Average: .426

BYU is 1-7 (.125) when the opposing team commits less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2022 season– T-5th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .513

BYU is winless (0-7) when throwing at least 1 interception since the 2022 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .292

BYU is 2-5 (.286) when the opposing team commits less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2023 season– T-29th-worst in FBS; Average: .506

Matchup Notes for Kansas State vs. BYU

BYU’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 16.7% of 96 attempts this season — T-12th-best among FBS offenses. Kansas State’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 13.6% of attempts this season — 2nd-best among Big 12 defenses.

BYU’s WRs has gained 648 yards on 40 receptions (16.2 YPR) this season — T-21st-best among FBS WRs. Kansas State’s defense has allowed 14.9 Yards Per Reception to WRs this season — T-20th-worst among FBS defenses.

BYU’s WRs has gained 648 yards on 40 receptions (16.2 YPR) this season — T-21st-best among FBS WRs. Kansas State’s defense has allowed 12.9 Yards Per Reception this season — 5th-worst among Big 12 defenses.

Kansas State’s offense has thrown for 503 passing yards in 3 games (just 167.7 YPG) this season — 22nd-worst among FBS offenses. BYU’s defense has allowed just 130.7 passing yards per game this season — 18th-best among FBS defenses.

Kansas State’s offense has thrown for 503 passing yards in 3 games (just 167.7 YPG) this season — 22nd-worst among FBS offenses. BYU’s defense has allowed just 130.7 passing yards per game this season — 4th-best among Big 12 defenses.

Kansas State’s TEs has gained 1,018 yards on 77 receptions (13.2 YPR) since the 2023 season — 2nd-best among Big 12 TEs. BYU’s defense has allowed just 11.1 Yards Per Reception since the 2023 season — 2nd-best among Big 12 defenses.

Kansas State Offensive Stats & Trends

Kansas State WRs have no touchdowns on 23 receptions this season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 10.4

Kansas State’s offense has thrown for 503 passing yards in 3 games (just 167.7 YPG) this season — 22nd-worst among FBS offenses. BYU’s defense has allowed just 130.7 passing yards per game this season — 18th-best among FBS defenses.

Kansas State WRs have no touchdowns on 23 receptions this season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among Power Conference Teams; Average: 9.9

Kansas State’s offense has thrown for 503 passing yards in 3 games (just 167.7 YPG) this season — 22nd-worst among FBS offenses. BYU’s defense has allowed just 130.7 passing yards per game this season — 4th-best among Big 12 defenses.

Kansas State’s TEs has gained 1,018 yards on 77 receptions (13.2 YPR) since the 2023 season — 2nd-best among Big 12 TEs. BYU’s defense has allowed just 11.1 Yards Per Reception since the 2023 season — 2nd-best among Big 12 defenses.

BYU Offensive Stats & Trends

BYU’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 16.7% of 96 attempts this season — T-12th-best among FBS offenses. Kansas State’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 13.6% of attempts this season — 2nd-best among Big 12 defenses.

BYU’s WRs has gained 648 yards on 40 receptions (16.2 YPR) this season — T-21st-best among FBS WRs. Kansas State’s defense has allowed 14.9 Yards Per Reception to WRs this season — T-20th-worst among FBS defenses.

BYU’s WRs has gained 648 yards on 40 receptions (16.2 YPR) this season — T-21st-best among FBS WRs. Kansas State’s defense has allowed 12.9 Yards Per Reception this season — 5th-worst among Big 12 defenses.

BYU has gained 857 yards on 59 receptions (14.5 YPR) this season — 24th-best among FBS skill players. Kansas State’s defense has allowed 12.9 Yards Per Reception this season — 5th-worst among Big 12 defenses.

BYU’s TEs has gained 136 yards on 10 receptions (13.6 YPR) this season — T-2nd-best among Big 12 TEs. Kansas State’s defense has allowed 12.9 Yards Per Reception this season — 29th-worst among FBS defenses.

Kansas State Wildcats Defensive Stats & Trends

Kansas State opponents has averaged 7.8 Passing Attempts per TD (47 Pass Attempts/6 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 3.9

Kansas State has allowed 2.3 yards from scrimmage per touch (149 yards / 65 touches) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– best in the Big 12; Average: 3.7

Kansas State opponents averaged 8.0 Passing Attempts per TD (40 Pass Attempts/5 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 3.9

Kansas State has allowed opponents to catch just 15 of 47 passes (32% Reception Pct) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– best in FBS; Average: 54%

Kansas State has allowed first downs on 8% of rush attempts in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– best in the Big 12; Average: 17%

BYU Cougars Defensive Stats & Trends

BYU has sacked opposing QBs on just 3% of pass attempts (28/839) since the 2022 season– worst in the Big 12; Average: 6%

BYU has allowed no passing TDs (94 pass attempts) this season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 28.8

BYU has sacked opposing QBs just once on 99 pass attempts in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– 3rd-worst in FBS; Average: 15.9

BYU has sacked opposing QBs just once on 99 pass attempts in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– 2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 15.5

BYU has averaged a sack every 30.0 pass attempts (839 Pass Attempts/28 Sacks) since the 2022 season– worst in the Big 12; Average: 16.2


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