Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Avery Johnson (2) runs the ball against the Kansas Jayhawks during the second half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas.

The No. 13 Texas Tech Red Raiders (7-1, 4-1 Big 12) and Kansas State Wildcats (4-4, 3-2) meet in a conference showdown Saturday afternoon. Kickoff from Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas, is set for 3:30 p.m. ET (FOX). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NCAA football odds around the Texas Tech vs. Kansas State odds and make our expert college football picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Red Raiders clapped the Oklahoma State Sooners 42-0 Saturday in Week 9 action, closing as a 37.5-point home favorite as the Under (56.5) cashed. After ripping off 6 straight victories to start the season, Texas Tech suffered its first loss in Week 8 against the Arizona State Sun Devils, losing 26-22 and failing to cover as a 7-point favorite. It is 6-2 against the spread (ATS) on the year.

The Wildcats beat the Kansas Jayhawks 42-17 Saturday, covering as a 3.5-point road underdog as the Over (56) hit. Kansas State has won 2 straight contests, closing as an underdog in both. After failing to cover its first 4 in a row, it has rebounded and is now 4-4 ATS. The Wildcats are led by QB Avery Johnson, who has 1,792 passing yards and 20 total touchdowns.

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Texas Tech at Kansas State odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Texas Tech -285 (bet $285 to win $100) | Kansas State +230 (bet $100 to win $230)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Texas Tech -7 (-115) | Kansas State +7 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 51.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Texas Tech at Kansas State picks and predictions

Prediction

Texas Tech 31, Kansas State 27

Moneyline

PASS.

The Red Raiders (-285) should come out on top, but are far too expensive to consider here.

Against the spread

BET KANSAS STATE +7 (-105).

The Wildcats have exceeded expectations as of late, especially when they aren't expected to perform well. Kansas State has covered 4 straight and was an underdog in 3 of those. While it has 4 losses on the season, those were by a combined 13 points. With Johnson rolling and the Wildcats offense having scored at least 34 points in 4 straight games, they should be able to keep this close.

On top of that, the Red Raiders are 1-1 ATS as a road favorite. While they shut out the Sooners, they had allowed 21.5 points per game in their previous 2 contests. Expect the home side to keep this one relatively close and take KANSAS STATE +7 (-105).

Over/Under

BET OVER 51.5 (-115).

The Wildcats are on fire, scoring 41 points or more in 2 straight games and topping the projected total in 4 in a row. They have allowed at least 28 points in 2 of their last 3 battles as well.

Texas Tech has been lethal offensively as well, scoring 34 or more in all but one game this season. It has gotten into at least the 40s in 5 games as well. Expect both powerhouse offenses to put on a show and back OVER 51.5 (-115).

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