Arizona vs. Kansas State Betting Preview for two Big 12 squads who get set to clash in this non-conference Big 12 matchup.
The Arizona Wildcats face their first Big 12 opponent as a conference member, but the game won’t impact their Big 12 standings. Scheduled while Arizona was still in the Pac-12, this matchup against Kansas State is classified as a non-conference game.
Arizona enters the contest coming off an underwhelming Week 2 win, where they struggled to a 22-10 victory over Northern Arizona. Meanwhile, Kansas State faced a tough road test but pulled out a victory against a strong Tulane team.
Both teams are 2-0 and aspirant to compete for the Big 12 title in 2024, making this a key early-season litmus test.
Here’s a breakdown of the betting odds and a prediction for Arizona vs. Kansas State.
Arizona vs. Kansas State Betting Preview
- Spread
Kansas State -7.5
- Moneyline
Arizona +210 / Kansas State -260
- Over/Under
56.5
- Game time
8 p.m. ET
- Location
Bill Snyder Family Stadium | Manhattan, Kansas
- Predicted Weather at Kick
80 degrees, Partly Cloudy
- How to Watch
Fox
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Prediction for Arizona vs. Kansas State
This is a pivotal early-season matchup between two teams with Big 12 title hopes and College Football Playoff ambitions. Kansas State comes into Week 3 riding the momentum of a hard-fought, come-from-behind road win at Tulane. At the same time, Arizona nearly stumbled last weekend in a lackluster win over Northern Arizona.
Avery Johnson, the former Kansas high school player of the year, stayed close to home to lead the Wildcats, and in his first full season as the starting quarterback, he’s quickly becoming a standout in college football. A true dual threat, Johnson has been dynamic both through the air and on the ground, ranking as Kansas State’s second-leading rusher while throwing for 334 yards and four touchdowns, making him a valuable fantasy play.
On the other side is Heisman hopeful Noah Fifita, who had a stellar start to the season for Arizona, tossing 422 yards and four touchdowns in the opener against New Mexico. However, his Week 2 performance was more subdued, failing to reach 200 passing yards and managing just one touchdown in a sloppy victory over Northern Arizona. Both quarterbacks will be key in this intriguing non-conference matchup.
Best Bet: Arizona +7.5
