Kansas State vs Tulane Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 2

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Tulane running back Makhi Hughes (21) runs during an NCAA football game against North Texas on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
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  • Kansas State is a -9.5 point favorite vs. Tulane
  • Kansas State vs. Tulane Total(Over/Under): 49.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN

The Kansas State Wildcats 1-0 visit Benson Field at Yulman Stadium to take on the Tulane Green Wave 1-0 on Sep. 7 in New Orleans, LA. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00pm EDT.

Kansas State is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-110).

The Kansas State vs. Tulane Over/Under is 49.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Kansas State-9.5 -11049.5 -110-375
Tulane +9.5 -11049.5 -110+290

Kansas State vs Tulane Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Kansas State will win this game with 75.3% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

Kansas State vs Tulane Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Kansas State will cover the spread with 86.4% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Kansas State and Tulane and key player performances this season.


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  • Kansas State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games (+5.85 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Kansas State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 8 games (+2.90 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Kansas State has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 3 of their last 4 games (+1.95 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Kansas State have covered the 1Q Spread in 5 of their last 8 games (+1.70 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Kansas State has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 5 of their last 8 games (+1.55 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Tulane has hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 14 games (+9.80 Units / 64% ROI)
  • Tulane has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 11 games (+6.65 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Tulane has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in their last 4 games at home (+4.15 Units / 92% ROI)
  • Tulane has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.80 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Tulane has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 8 games (+2.75 Units / 8% 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)
  • Keagan Johnson has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)

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

Best Tulane Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • Makhi Hughes has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)

Kansas State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Kansas State was 0-1 against the spread last college football season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).

  • Kansas State was 8-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.35 Units / -4.75% ROI
  • Kansas State was 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.15 Units / -100% ROI
  • Kansas State was 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 95.24% ROI

Tulane Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Tulane is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 86.96% ROI).

  • Tulane was 9-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.65 Units / 7.45% ROI
  • Tulane was 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
  • Tulane was 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI

Kansas State: Keys to the Game vs. Tulane

Kansas State is 8-1 (.889) when allowing less than 200 passing yards since the 2022 season– T-4th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .556

Kansas State is undefeated (7-0) when converting more than 50% of third down conversions since the 2022 season– 2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .439

Kansas State is 13-1 (.867) when not throwing an interception since the 2022 season– T-6th-best in FBS; Average: .594

Kansas State is 16-6 (.640) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns since the 2022 season– T-31st-best in FBS; Average: .535

Tulane: Keys to the Game vs. Kansas State

Tulane is undefeated (9-0) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2022 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .416

Tulane is 9-1 (.900) when sacking the QB less than 3 times since the 2022 season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .407

Tulane is 14-1 (.933) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2022 season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .563

Tulane is 13-5 (.722) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2022 season– 11th-best in FBS; Average: .410

Matchup Notes for Kansas State vs. Tulane

Tulane’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 13.9% of 338 attempts last season — T-16th-best among FBS offenses. Kansas State’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 8.2% of attempts last season — worst among Big 12 defenses.

Tulane’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 13.9% of 338 attempts last season — T-16th-best among FBS offenses. Kansas State’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 8.2% of attempts last season — T-22nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Tulane had 207 receptions in 13 games (just 15.9 per game) last season — T-34th-worst among FBS skill players. Kansas State’s defense allowed just 19.0 receptions per game last season — 4th-best among Big 12 defenses.

Kansas State’s RBs averaged 9.5 yards after the catch last season — T-22nd-best among FBS RBs. Tulane’s defense allowed just 10.3 RAC last season — T-9th-best among FBS defenses.

Kansas State’s RBs averaged 9.5 yards after the catch last season — T-22nd-best among FBS RBs. Tulane’s defense allowed just 6.1 RAC to RBs last season — 22nd-best among FBS defenses.

Kansas State’s TEs had 66 receptions in 13 games (5.1 per game) last season — 3rd-best among Big 12 TEs. Tulane’s defense allowed 22.4 receptions per game last season — T-8th-worst among FBS defenses.

Kansas State Offensive Stats & Trends

Kansas State RBs have been targeted 33 times in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– most among FBS Teams

Kansas State RBs have 23 receptions for 20 or more yards since the 2022 season– 2nd-most among FBS Teams

Kansas State’s RBs averaged 9.5 yards after the catch last season — T-22nd-best among FBS RBs. Tulane’s defense allowed just 10.3 RAC last season — T-9th-best among FBS defenses.

Kansas State’s RBs averaged 9.5 yards after the catch last season — T-22nd-best among FBS RBs. Tulane’s defense allowed just 6.1 RAC to RBs last season — 22nd-best among FBS defenses.

Kansas State’s TEs had 66 receptions in 13 games (5.1 per game) last season — 3rd-best among Big 12 TEs. Tulane’s defense allowed 22.4 receptions per game last season — T-8th-worst among FBS defenses.

Tulane Offensive Stats & Trends

Tulane’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 13.9% of 338 attempts last season — T-16th-best among FBS offenses. Kansas State’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 8.2% of attempts last season — worst among Big 12 defenses.

Tulane’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 13.9% of 338 attempts last season — T-16th-best among FBS offenses. Kansas State’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 8.2% of attempts last season — T-22nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Tulane Skill Players have 26 receptions for 20 or more yards in close and late situations since the 2022 season– 2nd-most among FBS Teams

Tulane Kickers averaged 13.0 yards per kickoff (-13 yards/-1 kickoffs) in the 2023 season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 61.5

Tulane RBs did not rush for 0a TD on 76 carries (inf Carries Per TD) in close and late situations in the 2023 season– T-worst Carries Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 23.8

Kansas State Wildcats Defensive Stats & Trends

Kansas State opponents averaged 8.0 Passing Attempts per TD (40 Pass Attempts/5 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 3.8

Kansas State allowed 2.2 yards from scrimmage per touch (108 yards / 50 touches) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– best in the Big 12; Average: 3.8

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 opponents averaged 8.0 Passing Attempts per TD (40 Pass Attempts/5 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– best in the Big 12; Average: 4.5

Kansas State allowed first downs on 3% of rush attempts in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– best in the Big 12; Average: 18%

Tulane Green Wave Defensive Stats & Trends

Tulane has allowed just 10.4 yards per completion (6,227 yards/599 completions) since the 2022 season– 3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 12.1

Tulane tackled opponents for a loss on 11 of 59 rushing attempts (19% TFL%) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– T-31st-best in FBS; Average: 15%.

Tulane has allowed passes of 20+ yards on just 6 of 147 attempts (4%) on 3rd and long since the 2022 season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 9%

Tulane allowed passes of 20+ yards on just 2 of 75 attempts (3%) on 3rd and long in the 2023 season– 2nd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 10%

Tulane sacked opponents 6 times in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– 5th-most among Non-Power Conference Teams


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