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Star running back Deuce Vaughn and the Kansas State Wildcats (7-3) face the West Virginia Mountaineers (4-6) on Saturday at 2:00 PM ET at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium.
The Wildcats are expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -7.5) versus the Mountaineers. The over/under for this game is 54.5 points.
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Game Info and Betting Lines for Kansas State vs. West Virginia
- Game Day: Saturday, November 19, 2022
- Game Time: 2:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Morgantown, West Virginia
- Stadium: Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildcats | -7.5 | -111 | -110 | 54.5 | -112 | -110 | -289 | +229 |
Kansas State Betting Insights
- So far this year, West Virginia has compiled a 5-5-0 record against the spread.
- West Virginia is 2-2 against the spread when an underdog by 7.5 points or more this year.
- Out of West Virginia’s 10 games with a set total, five have hit the over (50%).
Kansas State Stats & Insights
- Kansas State is compiling 417.8 yards per game on offense, which ranks 45th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the Wildcats rank 48th, giving up 361.1 yards per game.
- Kansas State owns the 49th-ranked offense this year (30.6 points per game), and has been more effective on defense, ranking 12th-best with only 17.5 points allowed per game.
- Kansas State is putting up 203.1 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 104th in the FBS. The defense ranks 49th, allowing 217.3 passing yards per game.
- On the offensive side of the ball, Kansas State has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 15th-best in the FBS by compiling 214.7 per game. The Wildcats rank 60th on defense (143.8 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Kansas State ranks 98th in third-down efficiency (35.8%) on offense and 41st in third-down percentage allowed (35.4%) on defense this season.
- With 18 forced turnovers (24th in the FBS) against seven turnovers committed (fourth in the FBS), Kansas State’s +11 turnover margin is the fourth-best in college football.
Kansas State’s Best Players
- Adrian Martinez has thrown for 1,261 yards, completing 64.1% of his passes and collecting six touchdowns and one interception this season. He’s also run for 615 yards (61.5 ypg) on 109 carries with 10 rushing touchdowns.
- Vaughn has racked up 1,081 yards on 198 carries while finding the end zone five times as a runner. He’s also caught 38 passes for 266 yards (26.6 per game) and three touchdowns through the air.
- Malik Knowles has hauled in 38 catches for 558 yards (55.8 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone one time as a receiver.
- Phillip Brooks has hauled in 29 receptions totaling 419 yards, finding the end zone three times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Kade Warner has compiled 30 grabs for 348 yards, an average of 34.8 yards per game. He’s scored five times as a receiver this season.
- Felix Anudike has 7.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has 6.0 TFL and 34 tackles.
- Kansas State’s leading tackler, Austin Moore, has 57 tackles, 4.0 TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
- Kobe Savage leads the team with three interceptions, while also putting up 50 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and three passes defended.
West Virginia Betting Insights
- West Virginia has gone 5-5-0 ATS this year.
- West Virginia is a 2-2 record against the spread in games it was an underdog by 7.5 points or more this season.
- West Virginia games have hit the over in five out of 10 opportunities (50%).
West Virginia Stats & Insights
- West Virginia ranks 54th with 408.2 total yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 101st with 415.2 total yards surrendered per contest on defense.
- West Virginia has not been getting things done on defense, ranking 14th-worst with 32.8 points allowed per game. It has been more effective offensively, compiling 31.2 points per contest (46th-ranked).
- West Virginia ranks 53rd in passing yards per game (242.7), but it has been worse defensively, ranking 19th-worst in the FBS with 268.0 passing yards conceded per contest.
- In terms of rushing, West Virginia ranks 55th in the FBS on offense (165.5 rushing yards per game) and 65th on defense (147.2 rushing yards allowed per game).
- From an offensive perspective, West Virginia is putting up a 44.1% third-down conversion percentage (34th-ranked). It ranks 66th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (38.6% third-down rate allowed).
- After forcing eight turnovers (124th in the FBS) and turning the ball over 15 times (75th in the FBS) this season, West Virginia owns the 100th-ranked turnover margin of -7.
West Virginia’s Best Players
- JT Daniels leads West Virginia with 2,097 yards on 201-of-327 passing with 13 touchdowns compared to nine interceptions this season.
- Tony Mathis is his team’s leading rusher with 122 carries for 545 yards, or 54.5 per game. He’s found the end zone five times on the ground, as well.
- CJ Donaldson has compiled 526 yards on 87 carries with eight touchdowns.
- Bryce Ford-Wheaton’s 641 receiving yards (64.1 yards per game) lead the team. He has 58 catches on 93 targets with seven touchdowns.
- Sam James has 41 receptions (on 69 targets) for a total of 624 yards (62.4 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
- Kaden Prather’s 50 catches (on 82 targets) have netted him 487 yards (48.7 ypg) and three touchdowns.
- Dante Stills has 4.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has 7.0 TFL and 22 tackles.
- Lee Kpogba is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s racked up 56 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two sacks.
- Malachi Ruffin has picked off a team-leading one pass. He also has 11 tackles and one pass defended to his name.
