The Governor’s Cup is the prize when the No. 16 Kansas State Wildcats (6-1) and Kansas Jayhawks (2-5) meet on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. The Wildcats are double-digit favorites, by 10 points. An over/under of 56.5 points has been set for the outing.
Kansas State vs. Kansas Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Wildcats (-10)
Moneyline: Wildcats (-345), Jayhawks (+275)
Total: 56.5 points
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How to Watch Kansas State vs. Kansas
When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 8 p.m. ET
Location: Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas
TV: ESPN2
Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
Kansas State 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
205.3 (1437) |
86 |
Rush yards |
222.9 (1560) |
9 |
Points scored |
33.3 (233) |
37 |
Pass yards against |
250.3 (1752) |
108 |
Rush yards against |
101.8 (582) |
14 |
Points allowed |
20.6 (144) |
33 |
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Kansas State 2024 Betting Info
The Wildcats are 3-4-0 ATS this season.
Kansas State is 0-2 against the spread when favored by 10 points or more this season.
So far this season, four out of the Wildcats’ seven games have gone over the point total.
The average point total in Wildcats games this season is 1.4 less points than the over/under of 56.5 in this matchup.
The Wildcats are 2-1 against the spread over their last three games, and have a 3-0 straight-up record in those matchups.
The final combined score of the past three Kansas games has gone over the set total every time.
The Jayhawks’ past three games have ended with an average of 51.7 points scored. That’s 4.8 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.
Kansas State Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
55.1 |
58.7 |
52.4 |
Implied Total AVG |
32.7 |
37.7 |
29.0 |
ATS Record |
3-4-0 |
2-1-0 |
1-3-0 |
Over/Under Record |
4-3-0 |
1-2-0 |
3-1-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
5-1 |
2-0 |
3-1 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
0-0 |
0-0 |
0-0 |
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Kansas State’s Offense vs. Kansas’ Defense (2024)
The Wildcats rank third with 6.2 yards per carry, compared to the 4.1 per rush the Jayhawks give up (69th in the FBS).
Kansas State’s rushing game ranks ninth in the FBS (222.9 yards per game). Kansas allows 149.3 rushing yards per game (74th).
The Wildcats average 0.5 points per play (19th in the FBS) compared to the 0.4 per play the Jayhawks give up (61st in college football).
Kansas State converts 41.4% of its third downs (56th in college football), while Kansas’ defense ranks 94th in that category (41.3%)
Kansas 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
194.7 (1363) |
98 |
Rush yards |
214.4 (1501) |
17 |
Points scored |
30.4 (213) |
59 |
Pass yards against |
209.3 (1465) |
52 |
Rush yards against |
149.3 (1045) |
74 |
Points allowed |
24.0 (168) |
68 |
Kansas 2024 Betting Info
The Jayhawks have won once against the spread this year.
Kansas State is winless against the spread (0-2) when playing as at least 10-point favorites.
There have been four Jayhawks games (out of six) that went over the total this season.
The Wildcats’ average point total in matchups this season is 55.1, 1.4 points below the total in this game.
The Wildcats have covered the spread twice in their past three matchups while putting up a 3-0 record straight-up in those games.
The final combined score of the past three Kansas games has exceeded the set total each time.
The past three Jayhawks games averaged 4.8 fewer points (51.7) than this matchup’s over/under.
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Kansas Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
54.4 |
54.3 |
54.5 |
Implied Total AVG |
29.2 |
30.0 |
28.3 |
ATS Record |
1-5-0 |
1-2-0 |
0-3-0 |
Over/Under Record |
4-2-0 |
2-1-0 |
2-1-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
1-3 |
1-2 |
0-1 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
0-2 |
0-0 |
0-2 |
Kansas’ Offense vs. Kansas State’s Defense (2024)
The Wildcats allow a score on 81.0% of their opponents’ red zone appearances (55th in college football), while the Jayhawks’ offensive red-zone percentage is 100.0% (first).
Kansas State allows third-down conversions on 34.7% of its opponents’ attempts (40th in the FBS). Kansas has a 49.4% third-down conversion rate, which ranks ninth in college football.
The Jayhawks’ offense ranks 55th in the FBS at 30.4 points per game. They will be up against the Wildcats’ defense which allows 20.6 per game (33rd in college football).
Kansas’ passing attack averages 7.3 yards per pass attempt (72nd in the FBS). Kansas State gives up 7.6 per pass (90th in college football).
Kansas State vs. Kansas Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for Kansas State vs. Kansas is the Wildcats (-345 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the total, we recommend betting on the under at 56.5 points.