Bearcats vs Wildcats Predictions, Odds and NCAAF Picks Saturday 11-23-2024

In a battle of two conference rivals, the Kansas State Wildcats (7-3) will meet the Cincinnati Bearcats (5-5). The Wildcats are solid favorites, expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -8.5). The expected point total for the matchup is set at 54.

The Wildcats lost 24-14 last time out when they took on the Arizona State Sun Devils. The Bearcats came up short by a final score of 34-17 last time out against the Iowa State Cyclones.

Cincinnati vs. Kansas State Game Info

When: Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 8 p.m. ET
Location: Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas
TV: ESPN2
Favorite: Kansas State -8.5
Total: 54 points

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Cincinnati vs. Kansas State Stat Matchup

Kansas State		Cincinnati
421.5 (46th)	Off. Yards Avg. (Rank)	430 (38th)
336.5 (36th)	Def. Yards Avg. (Rank)	385.4 (81st)
202.9 (19th)	Rush Yards Avg. (Rank)	182.2 (41st)
218.6 (77th)	Pass Yards Avg. (Rank)	247.8 (45th)
13 (51st)	Turnovers (Rank)	14 (59th)
13 (69th)	Takeaways (Rank)	13 (69th)

Cincinnati vs. Kansas State Picks

Score Prediction

Prediction: Kansas State 30, Cincinnati 21

Spread Pick

Pick ATS: Cincinnati +8.5 (model predicted spread is 8.2 points)

Kansas State has gone 3-6-0 ATS this season.
The Wildcats are winless against the spread (0-3) when playing as at least 8.5-point favorites.
Cincinnati's ATS record is 4-4-1 this year.

Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 54 (model projecting 50.9 points)

Kansas State games have finished with more than 54 points five times so far this season.
There have been four Bearcats games this season with more than 54 points scored.
The over/under in this game is 54 points, 0.6 higher than the average total in Kansas State games this season.
The average total points scored in Bearcats games this year (54) is 0.7 points higher than the total for this matchup.

Team Leaders

Kansas State

Avery Johnson: 2,150 PASS YDS / 215 YPG / 60.8% / 17 TD / 9 INT / 79 CAR / 412 RUSH YDS / 5 TD
DJ Giddens: 176 CAR / 1,128 YDS / 112.8 YPG / 5 TD / 18 REC / 219 YDS / 21.9 YPG / 1 TD
Jayce Brown: 38 REC / 642 YDS / 64.2 YPG / 3 TD
Keagan Johnson: 27 REC / 340 YDS / 37.8 YPG / 1 TD
Brendan Mott: 33 TKL / 7 TFL / 8 SACK
Austin Romaine: 66 TKL / 4 TFL / 2 SACK
Marques Sigle: 40 TKL / 4 TFL / 3 INT / 3 PD

Cincinnati

Brendan Sorsby: 2,453 PASS YDS / 245.3 YPG / 65.5% / 16 TD / 5 INT / 88 CAR / 333 RUSH YDS / 8 TD
Corey Kiner: 166 CAR / 903 YDS / 90.3 YPG / 3 TD / 13 REC / 87 YDS / 9.7 YPG / 0 TD
Evan Pryor: 46 CAR / 381 YDS / 38.1 YPG / 6 TD / 12 REC / 165 YDS / 20.6 YPG / 1 TD
Xzavier Henderson: 52 REC / 632 YDS / 63.2 YPG / 4 TD
Joe Royer: 43 REC / 486 YDS / 48.6 YPG / 3 TD
Tony Johnson: 35 REC / 376 YDS / 37.6 YPG / 4 TD
Jared Bartlett: 51 TKL / 10 TFL / 8 SACK
Jake Golday: 53 TKL / 4 TFL / 1 SACK
Josh Minkins: 33 TKL / 1 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD