Kansas State returns to action today as it hosts Big 12 rival West Virginia at Bill Synder Family Stadium in Manhattan. Kickoff in this afternoon's meeting between the Wildcats and Mountaineers is set for 3:45pm ET; the game will be broadcast live on FOX Sports 1. The latest Saturday College Football Odds from 5Dimes have Kansas State listed as a -12.5 against the spread favorite and the Over/Under set at 52.5 points.
Kansas State rides a rare three game losing streak into today's game, but it is coming off its most difficult stretch of the season. The Wildcats faced back to back road games against Texas and Oklahoma State and then returned home to play No. 8 Baylor.
The Wildcats acquitted themselves well in defeat, though, as they had an opportunity to win each of those contests. Kansas State's effort against the Bears was particularly impressive as it held Art Briles' explosive squad to season lows in both points and yardage.
West Virginia comes into this afternoon's contest limping as well. The Mountaineers have dropped three of their last four games and they well drilled in their last two away outings, falling 0-37 at Maryland and 42-73 at Baylor.
Certainly the Wildcats lack the offensive firepower of the Bears, but they should be a more dangerous offensive team today with wide receivers Tramaine Thompson and Tyler Lockett, their two best offensive weapons, returning to action.
West Virginia has turned in a few of noteworthy defensive efforts this season, but only one of those came on the road as it limited a sloppy Oklahoma team to 16 points in Norman.
The Mountaineers will be hard pressed to do the same this afternoon with Bill Snyder having had an extra week to prepare for this game.
Notable Trends: Kansas State is 6-1 both straight up and against the spread in its last seven games off a bye.
West Virginia vs Kansas State College Football Odds:
West Virginia Mountaineers +12.5 (-110), Over 52.5 (-110), +365 (Moneyline)
Kansas State Wildcats -12.5 (-110), Under 52.5 (-110), -460 (Moneyline)
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