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    The Pop-Tarts Bowl sees the Kansas State Wildcats and the NC State Wolfpack square off on Thursday, December 28, 2023. The matchup starts at 5:45 PM ET and airs on ESPN.

    The Wolfpack are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+2.5), against the Wildcats (with an over/under of 47.5 points).

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    Game Info for Kansas State vs. NC State

    • Game Day: Thursday, December 28, 2023
    • Game Time: 5:45 PM ET
    • TV Channel: ESPN
    • Location: Orlando, Florida
    • Stadium: Camping World Stadium
    Kansas State vs NC State Betting Information
    Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline
    Kansas State -2.5 -110 -110 47.5 -109 -111 -138 +116

    Kansas State Pick Insights

    • So far this season, Kansas State has posted an 8-4-0 record against the spread.
    • In games it has played as at least 2.5-point favorites this season, Kansas State is 6-4 against the spread.
    • Kansas State has gone over in seven of its 12 games with a set total (58.3%).

    Kansas State Stats & Insights

    • Kansas State owns the 58th-ranked defense this season (370.3 yards allowed per game), and has been more effective offensively, ranking 22nd-best with a tally of 446.3 yards per game.
    • Kansas State has the 30th-ranked defense this year (21.2 points allowed per game), and has been better offensively, ranking 10th-best with 37.8 points per game.
    • Kansas State ranks 51st in pass offense (246.4 passing yards per game) and 75th in pass defense (230.2 passing yards allowed per game) this season.
    • Kansas State has the 47th-ranked defense this year in terms of rushing yards (140.2 rushing yards allowed per game), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 13th-best with 199.9 rushing yards per game.
    • Kansas State has been a tough opponent for opposing teams on third down, ranking top-25 in both third-down offense (eighth-best with a 49.1% third-down conversion rate) and third-down defense (eighth-best with a 28.7% third-down conversion rate allowed) this season.
    • Kansas State has forced 22 total turnovers (20th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 11 times (12th in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +11, the fifth-best in college football.

    Kansas State’s Best Players

    • Will Howard has recorded 2,643 yards (220.3 ypg) on 219-of-358 passing with 24 touchdowns compared to 10 interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 354 rushing yards (29.5 ypg) on 81 carries while scoring nine touchdowns on the ground.
    • DJ Giddens has 1,075 rushing yards on 195 carries with nine touchdowns. He’s also added 28 catches for 286 yards (23.8 per game) and two touchdowns via the passing game.
    • Treshaun Ward has racked up 651 yards on 125 attempts, scoring five times.
    • Ben Sinnott’s team-leading 676 yards as a receiver have come on 49 catches (out of 75 targets) with six touchdowns.
    • Phillip Brooks has put up a 589-yard season so far with five touchdowns, hauling in 53 passes on 82 targets.
    • Jayce Brown has hauled in 22 catches for 385 yards, an average of 32.1 yards per game. He’s scored two times as a receiver this season.
    • Khalid Duke has collected six sacks to lead the team, while also recording seven TFL and 17 tackles.
    • Austin Moore, Kansas State’s top tackler, has 57 tackles, nine TFL, and 1.5 sacks this year.
    • Kobe Savage leads the team with three interceptions, while also putting up 53 tackles, three TFL, and three passes defended.

    NC State Betting Insights

    • So far this season, NC State has compiled a 6-4-1 record against the spread.
    • NC State has a 4-2-1 record against the spread this year when an underdog by 2.5 points or more.
    • Four of NC State’s 11 games with a set total have hit the over (36.4%).

    NC State Pick Insights

    • NC State has been thriving on defense, allowing just 323.5 total yards per game (25th-best). On offense, it ranks 98th by piling up 346.3 total yards per game.
    • NC State has been dominant on the defensive side of the ball, surrendering only 20.2 points per contest (25th-best). On offense, it ranks 69th by piling up 26.8 points per game.
    • NC State is putting up 196.3 passing yards per contest on offense this season (100th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 218.8 passing yards per game (56th-ranked) on defense.
    • NC State ranks 78th in the FBS with 150.1 rushing yards per contest, but it has been led by its defense, which ranks 17th-best by surrendering just 104.8 rushing yards per contest.
    • NC State’s third-down defense has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks fifth-best in the FBS with a 27.7% third-down conversion percentage allowed. In terms of offense, it is posting a 39.3% third-down rate, which ranks 65th.
    • NC State has excelled in terms of turnovers, as its turnover margin of +10 ranks eighth-best in the FBS, with 24 forced turnovers (ninth in the nation) and 14 turnovers committed (33rd in the nation).

    NC State’s Best Players

    • Brennan Armstrong has thrown for 1,619 yards (134.9 ypg) to lead NC State, completing 62.4% of his passes and tossing 11 touchdown passes and six interceptions this season. He is also a playmaker on the ground, racking up 544 yards (45.3 ypg) on 126 carries with six touchdowns.
    • Kevin Concepcion has 64 receptions for 767 yards (63.9 per game) and 10 touchdowns so far while also carrying the ball 38 times for 297 yards.
    • Keyon Lesane has caught 28 passes and compiled 247 receiving yards (20.6 per game).
    • Bradley Rozner’s 18 catches (on 27 targets) have netted him 208 yards (17.3 ypg) and two touchdowns.
    • Davin Vann has racked up 6.5 sacks to lead the team, while also recording five TFL and 37 tackles.
    • Payton Wilson has been all over the field, leading the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has 133 tackles, 14 TFL, six sacks, and three interceptions so far.
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