In this year’s Pop-tarts Bowl, the Kansas State Wildcats are the favorites, but by less than a touchdown (-3) over the NC State Wolfpack. Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida will host the matchup on December 28, 2023, starting at 5:45 PM ET on ESPN. The over/under for the outing is 47 points.
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Kansas State vs. NC State Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas State | -3 | -110 | -110 | 47 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas State (-3) | Over (47) | Kansas State 33 NC State 20 |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison
| Kansas State | NC State | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 37.8 (16) | 26.8 (72) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 21.2 (28) | 20.2 (23) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 10 (33) | 12 (50) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 14 (43) | 19 (7) |
Kansas State vs. NC State Betting Insights
Kansas State Stats and Trends
- Kansas State has covered eight times in 12 chances against the spread this season.
- The Wildcats have been favored by 3 points or more 10 times this season, and covered the spread in six of those contests.
- In Kansas State’s 12 games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total seven times.
- In nine games this season, the Cats and their opponents have scored more than 47 combined points.
- K-State has an average point total of 54.2 in their outings this year, 7.2 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
NC State Stats and Trends
- NC State has covered six times in 12 games with a spread this season.
- The Wolfpack have covered the spread twice this season (2-2-1 ATS) when playing as at least 3-point underdogs.
- So far this year, five of NC State’s 12 games with a set number have hit the over.
- Pack games this season have had a combined scoring total higher than 47 points in five of 12 outings.
- NC State has a 47.3-point average over/under in their contests this season, 0.3 more points than this game’s point total.
Kansas State Players to Watch
- Will Howard has thrown for 2,643 yards while completing 61.2% of his passes (219-of-358), with 24 touchdowns and 10 interceptions this year (220.3 yards per game). He’s also carried the ball 81 times for 354 yards and nine touchdowns, averaging 29.5 yards per game.
- DJ Giddens has 195 carries for a team-high 1,075 rushing yards (89.6 per game) and nine touchdowns. He also has 28 catches for 286 receiving yards (23.8 per game) and two touchdowns.
- Treshaun Ward has run for 651 yards on 125 carries (59.2 yards per game), with five touchdowns on the ground this year.
- Ben Sinnott has 49 catches and paces his team with 676 receiving yards (61.5 ypg) while scoring six touchdowns.
- Phillip Brooks III’s stat line this year shows 53 catches for 589 yards and five touchdowns. He puts up 49.1 receiving yards per game.
- This season Jayce Brown has caught 22 passes for 385 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 48.1 receiving yards per game.
NC State Players to Watch
- Brennan Armstrong leads the team with 1,619 passing yards (147.2 yards per game) and has a 62.4% completion percentage this year (146-of-234) while throwing 11 touchdowns with six interceptions. He also has 544 rushing yards on 126 carries with six touchdowns, averaging 49.5 yards per game.
- Kevin Concepcion has 297 yards on 38 carries (24.8 ypg). He also has 64 catches for 767 yards (63.9 ypg) and 10 touchdowns.
- Keyon Lesane has also tacked on 28 receptions for 247 yards.
- Brad Rozner has caught 18 passes for 208 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 23.1 yards per game this year.
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