Oklahoma State vs. Kansas State Betting Preview 11/05/16
Oklahoma State vs. Kansas State Betting Preview
After a mediocre 2-2 start the Cowboys have reeled off four straight wins averaging over 42 points a game led by quarterback Mason Rudolph who threw 11 touchdowns without an interception in those games. He has thrown for over 2500 yards and 17 touchdowns this year leading an offense ranked 13th in passing and 17th in scoring (40.4 points a game). They have averaged over 45 points a game in their six wins and just 25.5 points in their two losses.
Kansas St has won two straight games after losing in Oklahoma two weeks ago. They don’t overpower anyone but they have a balanced offense and a bend but don’t break defense. Their last three wins have been by 14 points total and two of their three losses have been by 14 points total. They have been tough at home where they are 4-0 this year.
The oddsmakers have made the Wildcats a 2.5 point favorite and set the total at 58.5. According to Covers.com Consensus Analysis 59% of the public aren’t impressed with the Wildcats’ success at home and are backing the Cowboys while a whopping 76% feel the offenses will rule the day and like the over.
The home team has won the last five meetings between these teams.
Previous Meetings
10/03/15: Kansas St 34 @ Oklahoma St 36
11/01/14: Oklahoma St 14 @ Kansas St 48
10/05/13: Kansas St 29 @ Oklahoma St 33
Trends
- The over is 5-0 in their last five meetings
- The over is 4-1 in their last five meetings in Kansas St
- The road team has covered the spread in five of their last seven meetings