Kansas State vs Houston Picks and Prediction – 11/2/2024
Kansas State vs Houston Prediction
The Kansas State Wildcats return to the road this week with a game down South in Houston against the Houston Cougars. Kansas State is ranked in the top 20 in the nation with seven wins through eight games overall riding a 4 game win streak following a narrow 2 point victory against Kansas in their last outing. Defensively Kansas State had a ton of trouble against Kansas giving up 401 yards and 27 points but allowed nothing in the fourth quarter to steal the victory. Offensively Kansas State was the better team scoring 29 points on 482 total yards of offense. For more College Football Action see our College Football Picks.
Avery Johnson orchestrated the Kansas State offense completing 19 passes for 253 yards and two scores and ran the ball 14 times for 67 yards and one score as well. DJ Giddens was the top running back in the game with 102 yards on 18 carries. Jayce Brown posted a team high 98 yards on five receptions. Will Anciaux added 29 yards and one score on two receptions.
The Houston Cougars stay on their home field this week two games below .500 having won two of the last three overall following a narrow 3 point victory against Houston a week ago. Defensively he was into the war against Utah giving up fourteen points on 306 yards but forced 2 turnovers and allowed just four third downs in the victory. Offensively Houston eked out the win with 291 yards and 17 points including ten in the fourth quarter.
Zeon Chriss carried the Houston offense completing 6 passes for 61 yards and two scores and ran the ball 17 times for 45 yards in the game. J’Marion Burnett boasted a game high 8 carries for 81 yards and Re’Shaun Sanford the second chipped in 16 carries for 72 yards. Joseph Manjack IV contributed 28 yards and one score on one reception. Stephon Johnson chipped in one catch for 21 yards and one touchdown as well.
Kansas State vs Houston Pick Analysis
Kansas State is by far the better team as they are ranked with their sites set on a conference title. Take the Wildcats this week to dominate this game leading to an easy road win. KState will keep it going Saturday with a win and cover on the road. Final Score Prediction, Kansas State Wildcats win and cover 45-13.
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