Scarlet Knights vs Wildcats Predictions, Odds and NCAAF Picks Thursday 12-26-2024

The Kansas State Wildcats are solid favorites, expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -7), in their Rate Bowl game versus the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. An over/under of 52 points has been set for the matchup.

The Wildcats last played against the Cincinnati Bearcats, and they came out on top 41-15. The Scarlet Knights picked up a 31-17 victory last time out against the Maryland Terrapins.

Rutgers vs. Kansas State Game Info

When: Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. ET
Location: Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona
TV: ESPN
Favorite: Kansas State -7
Total: 52 points

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Rutgers vs. Kansas State Matchup Stats

Kansas State		Rutgers
417.3 (51st)	Off. Yards Avg. (Rank)	381.2 (79th)
338.6 (30th)	Def. Yards Avg. (Rank)	382.4 (75th)
204.5 (16th)	Rush Yards Avg. (Rank)	176.3 (46th)
212.8 (84th)	Pass Yards Avg. (Rank)	204.9 (92nd)
15 (40th)	Turnovers (Rank)	8 (2nd)
14 (90th)	Takeaways (Rank)	12 (109th)

Rutgers vs. Kansas State Picks

Score Prediction

Prediction: Kansas State 29, Rutgers 23

Spread Pick

Pick ATS: Rutgers +7 (model predicted spread is 6.6 points)

Kansas State has a 4-7-0 record against the spread this season.
The Wildcats have a 2-5 record against the spread in games they were favored by 7 points or more this season.
Rutgers has a 6-4-1 record against the spread this season.
The Scarlet Knights are 0-1-1 against the spread when an underdog by 7 points or greater this season.

Total Pick

Pick OU: Push (model projecting 52 points)

Kansas State games have had more than 52 points scored on six occasions this year.
Scarlet Knights games have gone over 52 points on five occasions this year.
The total for this game is 52, 1.3 points fewer than the average total in Kansas State games thus far this season.
Scarlet Knights games average 46.1 total points, 5.9 fewer than the total for this matchup.

Team Leaders

Kansas State Team Leaders

Avery Johnson: 2,517 PASS YDS / 209.8 YPG / 59.1% / 22 TD / 9 INT / 102 CAR / 548 RUSH YDS / 6 TD
DJ Giddens: 205 CAR / 1,343 YDS / 111.9 YPG / 7 TD / 21 REC / 258 YDS / 21.5 YPG / 1 TD
Jayce Brown: 42 REC / 763 YDS / 63.6 YPG / 5 TD
Keagan Johnson: 29 REC / 359 YDS / 35.9 YPG / 1 TD
Brendan Mott: 37 TKL / 7 TFL / 8.5 SACK / 1 INT / 1 PD
Austin Romaine: 72 TKL / 4 TFL / 2 SACK
Marques Sigle: 42 TKL / 4 TFL / 3 INT / 3 PD

Rutgers Team Leaders

Athan Kaliakmanis: 2,459 PASS YDS / 204.9 YPG / 54.8% / 17 TD / 6 INT / 81 CAR / 233 RUSH YDS / 3 TD
Kyle Monangai: 256 CAR / 1,279 YDS / 116.3 YPG / 13 TD / 14 REC / 75 YDS / 7.5 YPG / 1 TD
Antwan Raymond: 82 CAR / 344 YDS / 28.7 YPG / 5 TD / 2 REC / 28 YDS / 4.7 YPG / 0 TD
Dymere Miller: 57 REC / 731 YDS / 60.9 YPG / 4 TD
Ian Strong: 37 REC / 563 YDS / 46.9 YPG / 5 TD
KJ Duff: 25 REC / 375 YDS / 31.3 YPG / 1 TD
Jordan Walker: 15 TKL / 5 TFL / 4 SACK
Dariel Djabome: 90 TKL / 5 TFL / 2 SACK
Shaquan Loyal: 64 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 INT / 3 PD