Betting Kansas State vs

• Pamela Maldonado, Sports Betting

  AnalystOct 11, 2024, 08:36 AM ET Close Pamela Maldonado is a sports betting analyst for ESPN.DJ Giddens and

the No. 18 Kansas State Wildcats head into Stone to handle Heisman-hopeful Travis Hunter and the Colorado Buffaloes. The total for this game opened at 49.5 and has actually crept up to 55.5 since Friday morning.Since losing to

Nebraska in Week 2, Deion Sanders’team has actually reeled off 3 wins in a row, with the most current being their 48-21 win over UCF two weeks back. On The Other Hand, Kansas State is tied with Indiana and Oklahoma for No. 18 in the AP Survey, the first time considering that 1998 that 3 or more teams have been connected for a spot in the poll.A win for either teams makes the course to the Big 12

championship game much easier. You can catch all of the action at 10:15 p.m. ET on ESPN.Odds current as of publish time, courtesy of ESPN BET The lines Spread: Kansas State(-3.5)Moneyline: Kansas State(-165 ), Colorado (+140)Over/under: 55.5(-115/ -105)First-half spread: Kansas State -2.5 (-115), Colorado +2.5 (-105 )First-half moneyline: Kansas State(-160

), Colorado (+125)First-half total points: O/U 24.5 points (-175/ +135)Pamela Maldonado’s choice: Kansas State at Colorado +3.5 Colorado +5.5 was my first bet on Monday, since then the line has actually relocated to +3.5.

In spite of this shift, I’m sticking to Colorado and think they can win outright (+180). Shedeur Sanders and the Enthusiasts ‘receivers are poised to exploit Kansas State’s secondary. Sanders’ability to make throws under pressure will challenge the Wildcats’defense. He ranks 10th in overall passing yards(1,630), 14th in completion portion(70.1 %), and is connected for the fifth-most passing goals(14 ), in spite of being the third-most sacked quarterback in the country (17). Shedeur Sanders has actually tossed for 1,630 backyards, 14 touchdowns and just 3 interceptions

this season. Picture by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images )Sanders’success is partially due to a strong receiving corps, led by Heisman prospect Travis Hunter, who has 46 receptions for 561 backyards and 6 goals through 5 games. Kansas State’s front 7 is a weak point, ranked 127th by PFF, which could provide Sanders more time to discover open receivers. Furthermore, K-State has among the worst secondaries in the nation, ranking 115th in passing yards allowed.Meanwhile Colorado’s defense has revealed considerable enhancement from the 2023 season. They required 4 turnovers in Week 5 and decreased UCF’s nation-leading hurrying offense. The Enthusiasts’defense has actually required 9 turnovers over the past 3 games and hasn’t enabled more than 7 points in the 2nd half all season, tied for fourth-best in the FBS.Colorado’s loss to Nebraska in Week 3 sparked a turnaround for the group. They showed resilience in the second half which has actually rollovered to subsequent games. The Buffaloes have actually outscored opponents 124-61 in

the 14 quarters considering that halftime of the Nebraska game. Their enhanced defense, offending capabilities, and growing confidence make them a strong upset choice against Kansas State.Betting trends Courtesy ESPN Research Kansas State is 0-5 ATS as a road favorite since the start of last season.Colorado is 3-0 ATS as a home underdog under Deion Sanders.Colorado is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 conference games, and they were underdogs in six of those seven.More from ESPN