- Kansas State Wildcats is a -19 point favorite vs. Washington State Cougars
- Washington State vs. Kansas State Total (Over/Under): 48.5 points
- TV Channel: TNT | HBOM
Washington State (0-1) visit Bill Snyder Family Stadium to take on Kansas State (1-0) on Sep. 12 in Manhattan, KS. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 pm.
The Kansas State Wildcats are betting favorites in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -19 (-108).
The Washington State vs. Kansas State Over/Under is 48.5 total points.
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Washington State vs. Kansas State Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Washington State | +19 -110 | 48.5 -105 | +750 |
| Kansas State | -19 -108 | 48.5 -112 | -1100 |
Washington State vs Kansas State Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Kansas State will win this game with 89.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
The winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both the Washington State Cougars and the Kansas State Wildcats, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Washington State vs Kansas State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Kansas State will cover the spread with 65.4% 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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Washington State Best Bets Today
- Washington State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games (+9.95 Units / 54% ROI)
- Washington State has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 5 of their last 12 games (+7.75 Units / 47% ROI)
- Washington State have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 12 games (+7.65 Units / 55% ROI)
- Washington State have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.70 Units / 43% ROI)
- Washington State has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.70 Units / 43% ROI)
Kansas State Best Bets Today
- Kansas State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 8 games (+7.55 Units / 34% ROI)
- Kansas State has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.70 Units / 34% ROI)
- Kansas State have covered the 1Q Spread in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.70 Units / 32% ROI)
- Kansas State has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.65 Units / 31% ROI)
- Kansas State has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 games at home (+3.35 Units / 4% ROI)
Washington State Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Washington State Cougars is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- Washington State is 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -100% ROI
- Washington State is 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
- Washington State is 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
Kansas State Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Kansas State Wildcats is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- Kansas State is 0-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
- Kansas State is 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
- Kansas State is 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
Washington State: Keys to the Game vs. Kansas State
Washington State was 6-3 (.667) when sacking the QB less than 3 times last season– T-19th-best in FBS; Average: .429
Washington State was undefeated (6-0) when rushing more than 30 times in the 2023 season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .665
Washington State was 6-1 (.857) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times in the 2023 season– T-9th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .623
Washington State was 6-1 (.857) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times in the 2023 season– T-12th-best in FBS; Average: .579
Kansas State: Keys to the Game vs. Washington State
Kansas State was undefeated (8-0) when intercepting at least 1 pass last season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .688
Kansas State was undefeated (8-0) when intercepting at least 1 pass last season– T-best in FBS; Average: .668
Kansas State was 9-3 (.750) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns last season– T-31st-best in FBS; Average: .624
Kansas State was 9-3 (.750) when making 7 or more explosive plays last season– T-34th-best in FBS; Average: .628
Matchup Notes for Washington State vs. Kansas State
Kansas State’s WRs gained 1,611 yards on 114 receptions (14.1 YPR) last season — T-4th-best among Big 12 WRs. Washington State’s defense allowed just 10.1 Yards Per Reception last season — T-3rd-best among NonP5 defenses.
Kansas State’s WRs gained 1,611 yards on 114 receptions (14.1 YPR) last season — T-4th-best among Big 12 WRs. Washington State’s defense allowed just 10.5 Yards Per Reception to WRs last season — 4th-best among FBS defenses.
Kansas State’s WRs gained 1,611 yards on 114 receptions (14.1 YPR) last season — T-4th-best among Big 12 WRs. Washington State’s defense allowed just 10.1 Yards Per Reception last season — T-7th-best among FBS defenses.
Washington State’s WRs had 162.2 receiving yards per game last season — 4th-best among Pac-12 WRs. Kansas State’s defense allowed 222.4 receiving yards per game last season — 5th-worst among Big 12 defenses.
Washington State has 261 receptions in 13 games (20.1 per game) since the 2024 season — 3rd-best among Pac-12 skill players. Kansas State’s defense has allowed just 17.6 receptions per game since the 2024 season — 5th-best among Big 12 defenses.
Washington State’s WRs has 174 receptions in 13 games (13.4 per game) since the 2024 season — T-2nd-best among Pac-12 WRs. Kansas State’s defense has allowed just 17.6 receptions per game since the 2024 season — 5th-best among Big 12 defenses.
Washington State Offensive Stats & Trends
Washington State QBs rushed for 6 TDs in the 1st quarter last season– T-3rd-most among FBS Teams
Washington State’s WRs had 162.2 receiving yards per game last season — 4th-best among Pac-12 WRs. Kansas State’s defense allowed 222.4 receiving yards per game last season — 5th-worst among Big 12 defenses.
Washington State RBs had no touchdowns on 56 receptions last season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 22.7
Washington State has 261 receptions in 13 games (20.1 per game) since the 2024 season — 3rd-best among Pac-12 skill players. Kansas State’s defense has allowed just 17.6 receptions per game since the 2024 season — 5th-best among Big 12 defenses.
Washington State WRs averaged 21.8 receptions per game (262/12) in the 2023 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 13.0
Kansas State Offensive Stats & Trends
Kansas State’s WRs gained 1,611 yards on 114 receptions (14.1 YPR) last season — T-4th-best among Big 12 WRs. Washington State’s defense allowed just 10.1 Yards Per Reception last season — T-3rd-best among NonP5 defenses.
Kansas State TEs caught 11 touchdown passes in the Red Zone last season– most among Big 12 Teams
Kansas State’s WRs gained 1,611 yards on 114 receptions (14.1 YPR) last season — T-4th-best among Big 12 WRs. Washington State’s defense allowed just 10.5 Yards Per Reception to WRs last season — 4th-best among FBS defenses.
Kansas State’s WRs gained 1,611 yards on 114 receptions (14.1 YPR) last season — T-4th-best among Big 12 WRs. Washington State’s defense allowed just 10.1 Yards Per Reception last season — T-7th-best among FBS defenses.
Kansas State TEs caught 11 touchdown passes in the Red Zone last season– T-most among FBS Teams
Washington State Defensive Stats & Trends
Washington State allowed just 10.1 yards per completion (2,267 yards/224 completions) last season– T-3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 11.8
Washington State opponents averaged 23.6 completions per game (307 / 13) last season– 2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 18.8
Washington State allowed 307 completions last season– 2nd-most in FBS
Washington State averaged a sack every 6.0 pass attempts (24 Pass Attempts/4 Sacks) in the Red Zone last season– 4th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 15.8
Washington State allowed just 111.2 receiving yards per game (1,445/13) to WRs last season– 5th-best in FBS; Average: 156.2
Kansas State Defensive Stats & Trends
Kansas State sacked opponents 6 times in the Red Zone last season– most in the Big 12
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 allowed a Completion Pct of just 30% (12 completions/40 attempts) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 53%
Kansas State opponents averaged 7.4 Passing Attempts per TD (37 Pass Attempts/5 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone last season– 2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 4.0
Kansas State tackled opponents for a loss on 11 of 54 rushing attempts (20% TFL%) in the Red Zone last season– best in the Big 12; Average: 14%.
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