The No. 14 Kansas State Wildcats are set to face a formidable challenge from the No. 20 Arizona Wildcats on Friday night. Despite both teams being part of the Big 12 Conference, this game won’t impact conference standings due to its scheduling years in advance. Kansas State, currently 2-0, is coming off a thrilling 34-27 comeback win over Tulane. Arizona, also undefeated at 2-0, won 22-10 against FCS Northern Arizona in their last outing. The two teams haven’t played each other since a 31-0 Arizona win in 1978.
Kickoff is at 8 p.m. ET from Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Kansas State is favored by 6.5 points, according to the latest odds from SportsLine, with the over/under set at 60.5 points, up from the initial 54.5. Before making any picks, check out the college football predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The model runs 10,000 simulations of every FBS game, and has generated over $2,000 in profit for $100 bettors on top-rated picks against the spread. It also enjoyed a successful 13-9 season last year on spread picks and is 4-0 on over/under predictions this season.
The model has now focused on the Kansas State vs. Arizona matchup and has finalized its predictions. Visit SportsLine to see the model’s picks. Here are the latest odds and betting lines:
- Kansas State vs. Arizona spread: Kansas State -6.5
- Kansas State vs. Arizona over/under: 60.5 points
- Kansas State vs. Arizona money line: Kansas State -250, Arizona +203
Why Arizona Can Cover
Arizona’s first two games under coach Brent Brennan have been wins, but not without their challenges. In Week 1, they outgained New Mexico but allowed 39 points. In Week 2, their defense excelled but the offense struggled. For Arizona to extend its nine-game winning streak, quarterback Noah Fifita and All-American wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, who had a standout Week 1 but was quieter in Week 2, will need to perform well against Kansas State’s defense.
Why Kansas State Can Cover
Kansas State boasts a potent quarterback-running back duo in Avery Johnson and DJ Giddens. Last week, they rallied from a 20-10 halftime deficit with a strong second half, including a key touchdown pass and a fumble return for a score. Johnson has accumulated 334 passing yards and four touchdowns this season, while Giddens has 238 rushing yards and a touchdown. Kansas State will aim to dominate the ground game and limit Arizona’s offensive opportunities.
How to Make Kansas State vs. Arizona Picks
SportsLine’s model favors the Over, projecting a total of 72 combined points. It also indicates that one side of the spread hits more than 60% of the time. For the model’s full picks, visit SportsLine.
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