Will Howard has been happy to answer the call for Kansas State’s football team this season. The backup quarterback has been in and out of the lineup this season for Nebraska transfer Adrian Martinez, who has had injury troubles.
Anyone making Kansas State vs West Virginia betting picks knows the Wildcats able to adapt led to their success this season.
Kansas State has kept pace in the college football standings and sits in second place in the Big 12 with a few weeks remaining.
Losing to West Virginia could allow Texas, which has a head-to-head tiebreaker over Kansas State, to steal the Wildcats’ spot in the Big 12 title game.
The mountaineers stumbled out of the gate this season and have never found their momentum. The Mountaineers will need to beat two ranked teams in the final two weeks of the season to become bowl eligible.
Kansas State Wildcats vs. West Virginia Mountaineers
Matchup Information
- Date: Saturday, November 19th, 2022
- Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Location: Morgantown, West Virginia
- Venue: Milan Puskar Stadium
- How to Watch: ESPN+
Kansas State Wildcats
Kansas State Wildcats will once again have to start Will Howard at quarterback. He has been strong when called upon.
Howard has completed 63.1 percent of his passes with nine touchdowns and one interception this season. Kansas State vs West Virginia betting picks show Howard was more than strong in his only start of the season.
Wildcats Have Leaned Heavily on the Running Game
Howard threw for 296 yards and four touchdowns against Oklahoma State Cowboys in what became a 48-0 Wildcats romp.
Against Baylor last week, Howard came off the bench to pass for three touchdowns and 196 yards on 19-of-27 passing. As a team, the Wildcats also rush for 214.9 yards per game, which ranks 15th nationally.
Kansas State has also been strong on defense this season. The Wildcats are 12th nationally in scoring defense, only allowing 17.5 points per game. They are 48th nationally in terms of yards allowed, ranking 48th nationally.
Key Injuries
- College football injuries show Martinez will be out again for Kansas State. Wildcats coach Chris Kleinman insists it’s not a season-ending injury.
Betting Trends to Know
- Kansas State is 6-3-1 against the spread.
- The Wildcats have seen the total go over in four of their ten games.
- Kansas State is 3-1 straight up on the road.
West Virginia Mountaineers
The West Virginia Mountaineers faithful going to West Virginia football games this season know it has been a tough season for a proud program.
The Mountaineers have shown they haven’t found a lot of good college football matchups for their defense. West Virginia ranks 117th in the country in scoring defense, allowing 32.8 points per game.
West Virginia Hangs on to Hope for Bowl Game
West Virginia also ranks 113th in passing yards allowed, giving up 268 passing yards per game.
Georgia transfer JT Daniels has had his moments at quarterback but has struggled with turnovers, tossing nine interceptions this season. He has also passed for 13 touchdowns and 2,107 yards.
The Mountaineers don’t have a 1,000-yard rusher or receiver. West Virginia was able to gain some momentum last week by stopping a three-game losing streak with a 23-20 victory over Oklahoma.
The NCAA football schedule hasn’t been kind to the Mountaineers.
Key Injuries
West Virginia offensive lineman James Gmiter has been limited by injuries over the past few weeks. Cornerback Charles Woods is struggling to return from ankle surgery.
Betting Trends to Know
- West Virginia is 5-5 against the spread.
- The Mountaineers have seen the total go 5-5 in their games.
- West Virginia is 3-2 straight up at home.
Kansas State vs. West Virginia Odds
College football odds show that Kansas State is a 7.5-point favorite. The Wildcats are -286 on the moneyline, while the Mountaineers are +225. The over/under is set at 54.5 points.
Kansas State vs. West Virginia Betting Picks
The Mountaineers did build some momentum by beating Oklahoma at home last week. However, Kansas State is a different challenge.
The Wildcats have run the ball well all season and are comfortable playing with their backup quarterback. Anyone making Kansas State vs West Virginia betting picks should like the Wildcats on the moneyline.
The Wildcats’ offense shouldn’t miss a beat with Howard. West Virginia’s defense is also very giving. Expect both teams to score at a decent clip and push the number over the total.
Kansas State at West Virginia Score Prediction
Kansas State should be able to win by at least eight and may push the lead up to two scores if the Wildcats can keep their patented running game going. That is our Kansas State prediction.
Score Prediction: Wildcats 35, Mountaineers 20
NCAAF Pick: Kansas State -7.5 (-110)
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