Oklahoma State vs. Kansas State Odds
Two teams that weren’t expected to compete for a Big 12 title in 2010 play a crucial game in their bids to reach the title game on Saturday when Kansas State hosts Oklahoma State at Noon ET.
Bet Oklahoma State vs. Kansas State Odds
Oklahoma State is 6-1 on the season and 2-1 in the Big 12 while Kansas State is 5-2 on the season and 2-2 in conference play. Kansas State coach Bill Snyder has never lost to the Cowboys at home.
Oddsmakers from online sportsbook BroburySports.com have made Oklahoma State at 5-point favorite on the road against Kansas State. The over/under has been set at 67.
Opening point spread odds had Oklahoma State favored by 6 points and the line has slowly worked its way down to 5 points. The over/under total opened at 66.5 and dropped to 66 before moving up to 67.
Oklahoma State lost its first game of the season last week, 51-41 to Nebraska at home. The Cowboys have one of the top offenses in the country as they haven’t scored less than 34 points in a game and average 529.6 yards per game, but they have a poor defense that allows 423.9 yards per game. Brandon Weeden has thrown for 2,249 yards and 21 touchdowns this season while Kendall Hunter has rushed for 1,031 yards and 12 touchdowns. Justin Blackmon has caught 62 passes for 1,112 yards and 14 touchdowns, but has been suspended for this game due to a DUI arrest last weekend.
Kansas State has lost two of its last three, both to currently ranked teams. The Wildcats have allowed at least 47 points in their two losses, as their defense is giving up 230 rushing yards per game. The offense is posting just 386.1 yards per game, 205.6 of which comes on the ground. Daniel Thomas has rushed for 895 yards and nine touchdowns to lead K-State while Carson Coffman has 1,145 passing yards and eight touchdowns.
Trends favor Kansas State as they are 5-1 against the spread in their last six against Oklahoma State. The Wildcats are also 8-2 ATS in their last 10 conference games while Oklahoma State is 1-4 ATS in their last five games following a loss.
Oklahoma State receiver Justin Blackmon will sit out Saturday’s game due to his DUI arrest while safety Victor Johnson is out for the rest of 2010 with a knee injury. Kansas State receiver Brodrick Smith is out for the rest of the season due to a leg injury.
Under 2,000 public bets have been made on this game and 80% of the wagers have been made on Oklahoma State -5 against Kansas State.
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