The Arizona State Sun Devils (7-2) face off against the Kansas State Wildcats (7-2) on Saturday, November 16th. This game will be played at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan and televised on ESPN. Arizona State is coming off a win in their previous game, while Kansas State is looking to get back on track from a loss to the Houston. Kickoff is set for 7:00 ET.
Arizona State Sun Devils vs Kansas State Wildcats
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Arizona State Offense Breakdown
Arizona State’s offense is averaging 31.6 points per game, placing them 35th in the nation heading into week 12. They rank 29th in our offensive power rankings. Their rushing game is the strength of their offense, averaging 205 rushing yards per game on 41 attempts, ranking 26th nationally.
Cam Skattebo leads the ground attack with 1,005 rushing yards, 11 touchdowns, and an average of 5 yards per carry. Quarterback Sam Leavitt has thrown for 1,631 yards with 14 touchdowns and four interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 100. Jordyn Tyson leads the receiving corps with 657 yards and seven touchdowns.
Kansas State Offense Breakdown
Kansas State’s offense is averaging 31.2 points per game heading into week 12, ranking 36th in the nation. They are also 33rd in our offensive power rankings. Their strength lies in the run game, averaging 210.7 rushing yards per game, placing them 22nd nationally.
DJ Giddens leads the rushing attack with 995 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, and has scored five touchdowns. Quarterback Avery Johnson has thrown for 1,892 yards and 17 touchdowns, with seven interceptions. His passer rating is 95. Jayce Brown leads the receivers with 604 yards and three touchdowns.
Arizona State Team Defense
Arizona State’s defense has allowed an average of 23.8 points per game this season, ranking 45th nationally. They’ve given up 211.7 passing yards per game, placing them 80th, and 122 rushing yards per game, which is 43rd. Opposing quarterbacks have a passer rating of 78 against Arizona State, completing 59.7% of their throws.
In their recent game against UCF, Arizona State’s defense allowed 31 points. They gave up 406 total yards, including 177 rushing yards on 37 attempts and 229 passing yards, though they did manage to force an interception.
Arizona State Team Defense
Heading into this week’s matchup, Kansas State’s defense ranks 31st nationally, allowing 21.7 points per game. They’ve been strong against the run, giving up just 109.3 rushing yards per game, which ranks 20th in the country. On the flip side, they’ve allowed 230.2 passing yards per game, ranking 103rd, with opposing quarterbacks completing 66.6% of their passes and posting a passer rating of 92.6.
In their recent 24-19 loss to Houston, the defense allowed just 234 total yards. Houston ran the ball 39 times for 123 yards and completed all 12 of their pass attempts for 111 yards.
Arizona State vs Kansas State Trends
- In their last three games away from home, the Arizona State Sun Devils have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 26 points per game in this stretch.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Kansas State Wildcats offense has averaged 28 points per game while allowing an average of 27. Kansas State posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 3-7 ATS.
- As the betting underdog, the Arizona State Sun Devils have an ATS mark of just 5-5 in their last ten games. Arizona State posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
- In their last three contests as the favorite, Kansas State has a poor record vs the spread going 1-2. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 2-1.
Sun Devils vs Wildcats Prediction
Our projections have Arizona State winning this week 12 matchup against Kansas State by a score of 26-19. The Sun Devils are +8.5 point road underdogs, making them a good pick to not only cover the spread but also win straight-up.
For the over/under, with the line set at 50.5 points, we recommend taking the under, as our model suggests a combined score of 45 points.
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Last updated:November 12, 2024 Arizona State Sun Devils, Kansas State Wildcats