On Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium, the Missouri Tigers (1-0) will try to shock the Kansas State Wildcats (1-0). Continue reading for our Missouri vs Kansas St prediction and detailed betting analysis. Check the Missouri vs kansas st predictions below.
A Big Comeback
Following rather disappointing years in 2021, Missouri and Kansas State will try to make a big comeback. Although it won’t ultimately decide where the two clubs stand, this match will provide fans a preview of what they may expect in 2022.
The Missouri Tigers will face a challenging road atmosphere, but they will travel to the Little Apple and defeat the Kansas State Wildcats in a tight game.
NCAAF Performance Recap
The Tigers are coming off a Week 1 thrashing where they absolutely dominated LA Tech in a 52 – 24 blowout in a game where the Missouri odds on the money line were -1400
Kansas State was just as if not even more impressive, shutting out South Dakota 34-0 on Saturday night, making a statement. And now on to our Missouri vs Kansas St betting analysis.
Missouri Tigers vs. Kansas State Betting Analysis
The Missouri Tigers Will Be Feeling Holes This Season
The ceiling is low while the floor is high for the Missouri Tigers, who have not won a bowl game since their 2014 season.
The Tigers have some holes to fill, and none are bigger than the one left by Tyler Baddie. The senior running back finished his senior with 1,669 yards and is the school’s second all-time leading rusher; Baddie also led the team in receptions with 54.
Missouri Defense
The defense was a work in progress last season for the Tigers and are now starting from scratch under first-year defensive coordinator Blake Baker.
Baker takes over a Missouri defense that was decent against the pass last season but horrible against the run. The Tigers allowed 5.3 yards per carry and 6.7 yards per play against the SEC.
Running Away With Victory
In 2021, Kansas State finished with an 8-5 record and finished the year strong by crushing LSU 42-20 in the Texas Bowl.
The Wildcats, who had the third-best defense in the Big 12 last year, will present a tough challenge for Mizzou on Saturday, thanks to the addition of former Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez.
Martinez is the new starter for Kansas State at quarterback, but the Wildcats didn’t accomplish much throwing in their season-opening 34-0 victory over South Dakota.
Martinez’s passing total in the game was 53 yards, with no touchdowns. Deuce Vaughn, the Wildcats’ star running back, amassed 126 yards while scoring four rushing touchdowns.
Keep Your Eye on Kansas State
In the Big 12, keep an eye out for Kansas State. Chris Klieman successfully utilized the transfer window, bringing in quality like Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez.
Deuce Vaughn, a versatile weapon for the Wildcats who amassed nearly 1,900 yards of total offense and 22 touchdowns, is also back.
Missouri Tigers vs. Kansas State Wildcats Betting Preview
The Missouri Tigers will face their first test on the road in Week 2 as they travel to Manhattan, Kansas, to face Kansas State in a game that could be crucial for the Tigers in 2022.
Football Power Index backs the home team by a respectable margin, forecasting a Kansas State victory with a 61.6 percent possibility.
Missouri, in comparison, has a 38.4% chance of defeating the Wildcats. The odds makers are backing KSU, who are 8.5-point favorites.
NCAAF Rankings
In the most recent FPI college football rankings, Missouri is ranked as the No. 46 overall team, good for 6.1 wins on the year, with a 66.8% chance to win six games and make a bowl.
The computer rankings place Kansas State at No. 41 overall and project that they will win 6.1 games this season.
The game’s over/under is set at 55.5.
Missouri Tigers vs. Kansas State Wildcats Betting Prediction
Our Missouri vs Kansas St prediction comes down to Kansas State’s subpar red zone defense and the Tigers’ ability to score touchdowns rather than field goals when they are within striking distance.
Winning the field position battle will be essential for victory in this matchup. If the Tigers’ rookie quarterbacks can control the ball, Missouri will be in a strong position to win on Saturday.
Most Profitable Team for this Matchup
Kansas State’s offense ranked ninth in the Big 12 last season, but they scored more than 30 points seven times. To win on the road, Missouri will still need to score some points, despite playing well defensively.
Although Missouri’s defense will be stronger, picking the Tigers to win on the road may be too optimistic, given how difficult it will be to stop the Wildcats’ offense from churning out first downs.
The Tigers’ offense will also score, but the second-half exhaustion of their defense will make the difference in the final result, making it hard to back the Tigers in our Missouri vs Kansas St prediction.
NCAAF Pick: Kansas State -8 (-110)
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