A pair of Big 12 teams hit the field when the No. 18 Kansas State Wildcats (4-1) and the Colorado Buffaloes (4-1) play on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Folsom Field. The Wildcats are favored by 3 points. The over/under is 56 in the contest.
Kansas State vs. Colorado Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Wildcats (-3)
Moneyline: Wildcats (-155), Buffaloes (+130)
Total: 56 points
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How to Watch Kansas State vs. Colorado
When: Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:15 p.m. ET
Location: Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado
TV: ESPN
Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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Kansas State 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
180.2 (901) |
110 |
Rush yards |
252.2 (1261) |
8 |
Points scored |
31.4 (157) |
73 |
Pass yards against |
244.2 (1221) |
103 |
Rush yards against |
91.8 (459) |
13 |
Points allowed |
19.6 (98) |
34 |
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Kansas State 2024 Betting Info
The Wildcats have won two games against the spread this season.
In games it has played as at least 3-point favorites this season, Kansas State is 2-3 against the spread.
This season, games featuring the Wildcats have hit the over twice.
The average point total in Wildcats games this season is 1.3 fewer points than the total of 56 in this matchup.
The Wildcats are 2-1 against the spread and 2-1 overall in their last three games.
Two times in those three games, the final combined score has gone over the set total.
The past three Buffaloes games averaged 1.2 more points (57.2) than this matchup’s over/under.
Kansas State Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
53.6 |
53.5 |
53.8 |
Implied Total AVG |
32.0 |
33.5 |
29.6 |
ATS Record |
9-4-0 |
7-1-0 |
2-3-0 |
Over/Under Record |
7-6-0 |
4-4-0 |
3-2-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
8-3 |
7-1 |
1-2 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
1-1 |
0-0 |
1-1 |
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Kansas State’s Offense vs. Colorado’s Defense (2024)
The Wildcats’ running game ranks eighth in the FBS (252.2 yards per game), while the Buffaloes allow 156.0 per game (80th-ranked run defense).
The Wildcats rank second with 6.9 yards per carry, compared to the 4.0 per rush the Buffaloes give up (66th in the FBS).
Kansas State’s offense ranks 45th in the FBS in yards per game (432.4), while Colorado ranks 87th in yards allowed (379.6).
Colorado 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
326.0 (1630) |
9 |
Rush yards |
80.6 (403) |
128 |
Points scored |
31.0 (155) |
76 |
Pass yards against |
223.6 (1118) |
84 |
Rush yards against |
156.0 (780) |
80 |
Points allowed |
23.0 (115) |
63 |
Colorado 2024 Betting Info
The Buffaloes are 3-2-0 against the spread this season.
Kansas State has a 2-3 record against the spread in games it was favored by 3 points or more this season.
Out of five Buffaloes games so far this year, three have hit the over.
The average over/under the Wildcats have had set in matchups this year is 1.3 fewer points than this outing’s point total.
The Wildcats are 2-1 against the spread over their past three games, and have a 2-1 straight-up record in those contests.
In two of those three games, the final combined score has gone over the set total.
The past three Buffaloes games averaged 1.2 more points (57.2) than this matchup’s point total.
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Colorado Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
56.5 |
53.5 |
58.5 |
Implied Total AVG |
32.6 |
30.5 |
34.0 |
ATS Record |
3-2-0 |
1-1-0 |
2-1-0 |
Over/Under Record |
3-2-0 |
2-0-0 |
1-2-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
3-0 |
2-0 |
1-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
1-1 |
0-0 |
1-1 |
Colorado’s Offense vs. Kansas State’s Defense (2024)
The matchups don’t favor the Buffaloes offense in this game as they have the No. 128 rushing attack in the FBS (80.6 yards per game), and will be up against the No. 13 defense in that category. The Wildcats allow 91.8 yards per game on the ground.
Colorado averages 3.0 yards per carry (123rd in college football) compared to the 3.0 per rushing attempt Kansas State gives up (13th in the FBS).
The Wildcats’ defense allows 244.2 yards through the air per game (103rd in the FBS). The Buffaloes’ 326.0 passing yards per game is ninth in college football.
Kansas State vs. Colorado Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for Kansas State vs. Colorado sees the Wildcats (-155 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the total, we prefer the under at 56 points.