Big 12 foes meet when the No. 17 Kansas State Wildcats (7-1) and the Houston Cougars (3-5) play on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at John O’Quinn Field at TDECU Stadium.

The Wildcats are double-digit favorites (currently -12.5) in their game versus the Cougars, with the over/under at 46.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Wildcats are -613 and the Cougars are +440.)

Keep reading to check out our preview for this this game between the Wildcats and the Cougars, and uncover all of our betting picks here, too!

Kansas State vs. Houston betting lines

• Spread favorite: Wildcats (-12.5)
• Moneyline: Wildcats (-613), Cougars (+440)
• Total: 46.5 points
• TV Channel: FOX
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Kansas State vs. Houston betting info and stats

Kansas State, through eight games with a spread this season, has gone 3-5-0 against the spread. Kansas State has yet to cover the spread when playing as favorites by at least 12.5 points (a 0-1 ATS record). Kansas State is 7-1 in the eight games this season it has been favored on the moneyline. Houston is 4-4-0 against the spread so far this season. When Houston is the underdog by 12.5 or more points, it has covered the spread two times (2-1 ATS). This will be the seventh game this year Houston is the moneyline underdog and has gone 2-4 in such contests.

Kansas State vs. Houston recent stats and trends

Kansas State Wildcats

• Kansas State is 1-2 against the spread and 3-0 overall in its past three contests.
• Kansas State and its opponents have hit the over in all three of those games.
• Kansas State’s past three outings have ended with an average of 55.8 points scored. That’s 9.3 more points than this contest’s over/under.

Houston Cougars

• Houston has covered the spread twice in its past three matchups while putting up a 3-0 record straight-up in those games.
• Houston and its opponents have hit the over one time in those games.
• Houston’s past three outings have ended with an average of 44.5 points scored. That’s two fewer points than this contest’s over/under.

Kansas State vs. Houston key players

Kansas State Wildcats

• Avery Johnson leads Kansas State with 1,654 yards (206.8 ypg) on 130-of-212 passing with 16 touchdowns and five interceptions this season. He also has 373 rushing yards on 65 carries while scoring four touchdowns on the ground.
• DJ Giddens has compiled 945 rushing yards on 145 carries, scoring four touchdowns. He’s also added 197 yards (24.6 per game) on 12 catches with one touchdown.
• Jayce Brown has hauled in 30 catches for 518 yards (64.8 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone three times as a receiver.
• Keagan Johnson has hauled in 21 passes while averaging 37.7 yards per game.
• Brendan Mott paces the team with 6.5 sacks, and also has six TFL and 21 tackles.
• Kansas State’s leading tackler, Austin Romaine, has 44 tackles, two TFL, and two sacks this year.
• Marques Sigle leads the team with three interceptions, while also collecting 23 tackles, three TFL, and three passes defended.

Houston Cougars

• Donovan Smith has thrown for 867 yards on 65.4% passing while collecting four touchdown passes with eight interceptions this season. He’s also run for 159 yards with two scores.
• Re’Shaun Sanford II has carried the ball 59 times for 294 yards, with one touchdown. He’s also tacked on nine catches for 91 yards.
• Stacy Sneed has been given 51 carries and totaled 277 yards with one touchdown.
• Stephon Johnson Jr. has collected 19 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 223 (31.9 yards per game). He’s been targeted 25 times and has two touchdowns.
• Joseph Manjack IV has collected 222 receiving yards (27.8 yards per game) and three touchdowns on 16 receptions.
• Mekhi Mews’ 20 catches (on 33 targets) have netted him 218 yards (27.3 ypg) and one touchdown.
• Michael Batton, who paces the team in sacks and tackles, has amassed three sacks, five TFL and 37 tackles.
• A.J. Haulcy leads the team with four interceptions, while also recording 29 tackles and four passes defended.