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Richard Reese will lead the Baylor Bears (6-3) into their matchup versus the Kansas State Wildcats (6-2) at McLane Stadium on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET.
The Bears are slight favorites (-2.5) in their matchup against the Wildcats, with the over/under being 52.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Bears are -136 and the Wildcats are +112.)
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Game Info and Betting Lines for Baylor vs. Kansas State
- Game Day: Saturday, November 12, 2022
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Location: Waco, Texas
- Stadium: McLane Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | -2.5 | -111 | -110 | 52.5 | -113 | -108 | -136 | +112 |
Baylor Betting Insights
- Kansas State has a 6-3-0 record against the spread this season.
- In games they have played as at least 2.5-point underdogs this season, the Wildcats are 1-2 against the spread.
- Kansas State has gone over in four of their nine games with a set total (44.4%).
Baylor Stats & Insights
- Baylor is putting up 451.4 yards per game on offense this year (27th in the FBS), and are giving up 355.0 yards per game (40th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- Baylor ranks 56th in scoring defense this season (24.6 points allowed per game), but has been playing really well on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 14th-best in the FBS with 38.3 points per game.
- Baylor is averaging 241.1 passing yards per game on offense this year (63rd in the FBS), and is surrendering 227.9 passing yards per game (64th) on defense.
- On offense, Baylor has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 19th-best in the FBS by averaging 210.3 per game. The Bears rank 41st on defense (127.1 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Baylor sports the 28th-ranked third-down offense this season (46.0% third-down conversion rate), but has been less effective on defense, ranking 20th-worst with a 44.2% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- With 16 forced turnovers (25th in the FBS) against 13 turnovers committed (67th in the FBS), Baylor (+3) has the 45th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Baylor’s Best Players
- Blake Shapen has 1,951 yards passing for Baylor, completing 66.8% of his passes and collecting 13 touchdowns and six interceptions this season.
- Reese has 798 rushing yards on 156 carries with 13 touchdowns.
- This season, Craig Williams has carried the ball 68 times for 401 yards (44.6 per game) and four touchdowns.
- Gavin Holmes’ leads his squad with 474 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 23 receptions (out of 35 targets) and scored three touchdowns.
- Monaray Baldwin has caught 16 passes for 332 yards (36.9 yards per game) and four touchdowns this year.
- Hal Presley has a total of 322 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 26 passes and scoring three touchdowns.
- Garmon Randolph has racked up 4.0 sacks to lead the team, while also recording 5.0 TFL and 25 tackles.
- Baylor’s top-tackler, Dillon Doyle, has 46 tackles and two interceptions this year.
- Christian Morgan has picked off a team-leading three passes. He also has 22 tackles and three passes defended to his name.
Kansas State Betting Insights
- Kansas State has gone 6-3-0 ATS this season.
- In games they have played as at least 2.5-point underdogs this season, the Wildcats are 1-2 against the spread.
- Four of Kansas State’s nine games with a set total have hit the over (44.4%).
Kansas State Stats & Insights
- Kansas State is putting up 413.1 total yards per game on offense this season (54th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 354.9 total yards per contest (39th-ranked).
- Kansas State has been keeping opposing offenses in check on the defensive side of the ball, surrendering only 17.3 points per contest (13th-best). On offense, it ranks 51st by racking up 31.0 points per game.
- Kansas State’s passing offense has been bottom-25 this season, generating 185.1 passing yards per game, which ranks 19th-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 59th with 221.6 passing yards surrendered per contest.
- Kansas State’s run offense has been consistently moving the chains, racking up 228.0 rushing yards per contest (11th-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 48th by giving up 133.3 rushing yards per game.
- Kansas State’s offense has not been getting things done on third down, ranking 17th-worst in the FBS with a 32.1% third-down conversion percentage. It has been more productive on the defensive side of the ball, giving up a 33.3% third-down rate (30th-ranked).
- Kansas State has a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking seventh-best at +9.
Kansas State’s Best Players
- Adrian Martinez has thrown for 1,236 yards on 111-of-176 passing with six touchdowns and one interception this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 617 yards and 10 rushing touchdowns.
- Deuce Vaughn has run for 975 yards on 173 carries so far this year while scoring five times on the ground. He’s also added 30 catches, totaling 216 yards and two touchdowns through the air.
- Malik Knowles paces his team with 540 receiving yards on 35 receptions with one touchdown.
- Phillip Brooks has collected 402 receiving yards (44.7 yards per game) and three touchdowns on 27 receptions.
- Kade Warner’s 26 receptions (on 44 targets) have netted him 322 yards (35.8 ypg) and five touchdowns.
- Felix Anudike has collected 7.5 sacks to pace the team, while also recording 6.0 TFL and 33 tackles.
- Kansas State’s tackle leader, Austin Moore, has 49 tackles, 4.0 TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
- Julius Brents has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 24 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and two passes defended.
