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Ben Sinnott will lead the Kansas State Wildcats (3-2) into their matchup versus the Texas Tech Red Raiders (3-3) at Jones AT&T Stadium on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET.
The Red Raiders are slight favorites (-1) in their matchup versus the Wildcats, with the over/under at 56.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Red Raiders are -116 and the Wildcats are -104.)
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Game Info for Texas Tech vs. Kansas State
- Game Day: Saturday, October 14, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Location: Lubbock, Texas
- Stadium: Jones AT&T Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech | -1 | -109 | -111 | 56.5 | -110 | -110 | -116 | -104 |
Texas Tech Pick Insights
- Texas Tech is 2-3-0 against the spread this season.
- Texas Tech has a 2-2 record against the spread in games it was favored by 1 point or more this season.
- Two of Texas Tech’s five games with a set total have hit the over (40%).
Texas Tech Stats & Insights
- From an offensive standpoint, Texas Tech ranks 64th in the FBS with 398.3 yards per game. Meanwhile, its defense ranks 70th in total defense (370 yards allowed per contest).
- Texas Tech is totaling 34.2 points per game on offense this year (34th in the FBS), and is allowing 23 points per game (52nd) on defense.
- Texas Tech is averaging 219.5 passing yards per game on offense (82nd in the FBS), and ranks 95th defensively with 243.8 passing yards allowed per game.
- Texas Tech is averaging 178.8 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 43rd in the FBS. The team’s defensive unit ranks 50th, giving up 126.2 rushing yards per game.
- Texas Tech is putting up a 42.9% third-down percentage on offense (45th in the FBS), and ranks 90th on defense with a 40.9% third-down percentage allowed.
- Texas Tech has forced eight total turnovers (58th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over eight times (65th in the FBS) for an even turnover margin, 67th-ranked in college football.
Texas Tech’s Best Players
- Tyler Shough leads Texas Tech with 746 yards (124.3 ypg) on 67-of-113 passing with seven touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He also has 149 rushing yards on 48 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground.
- Tahj Brooks has 688 rushing yards on 114 carries with four touchdowns.
- Myles Price has hauled in 27 catches for 271 yards (45.2 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone four times as a receiver.
- Jerand Bradley has reeled in 22 passes while averaging 42 yards per game and scoring three touchdowns.
- Xavier White has racked up 16 grabs for 187 yards, an average of 31.2 yards per game.
- Steve Linton has collected three sacks to pace the team, while also picking up two TFL and 13 tackles.
- Texas Tech’s top-tackler, Jesiah Pierre, has 40 tackles and 0.5 sacks this year.
- Malik Dunlap has picked off a team-high three passes. He also has nine tackles and three passes defended to his name.
Kansas State Betting Insights
- So far this year, Kansas State has compiled a 3-2-0 record against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in three of Kansas State’s five games with a set total.
Kansas State Pick Insights
- Kansas State’s offense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 25th-best in the FBS with 460.2 total yards per contest. In terms of defense, it is giving up 352.4 total yards per game, which ranks 50th.
- In terms of points scored Kansas State ranks 26th in the FBS (35.8 points per game), and it is 41st on defense (20.6 points allowed per contest).
- From an offensive perspective, Kansas State is compiling 257.4 passing yards per contest (47th-ranked). It ranks 108th in the FBS defensively (259 passing yards surrendered per game).
- In terms of rushing, Kansas State has been productive on both offense and defense this season, ranking 19th-best in rushing yards per game (202.8) and 15th-best in rushing yards surrendered per game (93.4).
- Kansas State has been a top-25 unit on third down on both offense and defense this season, as it ranks 11th-best in third-down conversion rate (50.7%) and 24th-best in third-down rate allowed (32.4%).
- Kansas State owns a -3 turnover margin this season, which ranks 101st in the FBS.
Kansas State’s Best Players
- Will Howard has racked up 1,224 yards on 61.3% passing while collecting nine touchdown passes with seven interceptions this season. He’s also rushed for 227 yards with six scores.
- DJ Giddens has run for 488 yards on 82 carries so far this year while scoring four times on the ground. He’s also added 16 catches, totaling 135 yards.
- Treshaun Ward has run for 227 yards across 46 attempts, scoring two touchdowns.
- Sinnott has hauled in 286 receiving yards on 20 catches to pace his team so far this season while scoring three touchdowns as a receiver.
- Phillip Brooks has caught 27 passes and compiled 276 receiving yards (55.2 per game) with two touchdowns.
- Jadon Jackson’s 14 grabs (on 19 targets) have netted him 181 yards (36.2 ypg) and two touchdowns.
- Khalid Duke has collected four sacks to pace the team, while also picking up five TFL and 10 tackles.
- Kansas State’s top-tackler, Austin Moore, has 30 tackles, six TFL, and one sack this year.
- Jacob Parrish has a team-high one interception to go along with 10 tackles and one pass defended.
