The Big 12 Championship is set for Saturday afternoon when the Kansas State Wildcats (9-3, 7-2 in Big 12) battle the TCU Horned Frogs (12-0, 9-0). Kansas State is making their fourth appearance in the Big 12 Championship Game, first since 2003, and are looking for their second win. TCU is making their second appearance, first since 2017, and are looking for their first win. Below is my college football pick for Kansas State vs TCU.
Kansas State vs TCU Betting Pick
ℹ️ The Pick: | TCU -2.5 |
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This game will be played at AT&T Stadium at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 3, 2022.
Why Bet TCU -2.5
✅ TCU is 5-1 against the spread in their last six games.
✅ The Horned Frogs are 4-1-1 ATS in their last six games away from home.
✅ Kansas State did not cover the spread when these two teams played back in late October.
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Kansas State Wildcats
TCU Horned Frogs
Team Stats
Passing
Offense/Defense
KANST | Passing | TCU |
---|---|---|
19.8 | CMP | 19.9 |
32.8 | ATT | 33.3 |
60.6 | CMP% | 59.8 |
241.2 | Y/G | 253.7 |
7.4 | Y/A | 7.6 |
2.3 | TD/G | 1.3 |
Defense/Offense
KANST | Passing | TCU |
---|---|---|
19 | CMP | 26.6 |
33.7 | ATT | 41.9 |
56.4 | CMP% | 63.4 |
225.1 | Y/G | 312.2 |
6.7 | Y/A | 7.5 |
1.2 | TD/G | 2.3 |
Rushing
Offense/Defense
KANST | Rushing | TCU |
---|---|---|
41.0 | ATT | 38.9 |
204.1 | Y/G | 154.7 |
5.0 | Y/A | 4.0 |
2.5 | TD/G | 1.8 |
Defense/Offense
KANST | Rushing | TCU |
---|---|---|
31.0 | ATT | 33.8 |
147.5 | Y/G | 154.5 |
4.8 | Y/A | 4.6 |
1.2 | TD/G | 1.6 |
Special Teams
KANST | Special Teams | TCU |
---|---|---|
4.0 | Punts-GM | 3.2 |
41.3 | Punt Avg | 41.1 |
1.5 | Kick Ret GM | 2.7 |
18.1 | Kick Ret Avg | 21.1 |
1.2 | Punt Ret GM | 1.0 |
4.6 | Punt Ret Avg | 12.2 |
Betting Trends
KANST | Betting Trends | TCU |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
3-0-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
3-0-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
42 | Avg Score | 36 |
20.33 | Avg Opp Score | 17.33 |
AWAY | HOME | |
2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-0-0 |
35.67 | Avg Score | 44.67 |
24 | Avg Opp Score | 22 |
KANST | Betting Trends | TCU |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
4-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 5-0-0 |
4-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-1-0 |
40.2 | Avg Score | 36.6 |
19 | Avg Opp Score | 21.4 |
AWAY | HOME | |
4-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 5-0-0 |
4-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-1-0 |
31.6 | Avg Score | 46.4 |
23 | Avg Opp Score | 26 |
KANST | Betting Trends | TCU |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
7-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 10-0-0 |
7-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 7-2-1 |
32.7 | Avg Score | 39.9 |
22.1 | Avg Opp Score | 26.4 |
AWAY | HOME | |
6-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 8-2-0 |
7-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 6-4-0 |
28.6 | Avg Score | 39.6 |
23.4 | Avg Opp Score | 26.4 |
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Kansas State Wildcats
Last time out, Kansas State clinched their berth in the title game with a 47-27 home win over Kansas. The Wildcats came out ready as they led 23-7 after the first quarter, but Kansas cut the deficit to nine at the half. It was all Kansas State in the second half as they secured the 20-point win.
Will Howard went 11/21 for 213 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Kansas State ran the ball 42 times for 230 yards, a 5.5 average, and four touchdowns in the win. Defensively, Kansas State allowed 307 total yards and recovered two Kansas fumbles.
Through 12 games, Kansas State is scoring 32.2 points per game and gaining 419.5 yards, 211.4 through the air and 208.2 on the ground. Defensively, the Wildcats allow 18.7 points and 361.8 yards, 217.2 passing and 144. rushing.
TCU Horned Frogs
TCU hosted Iowa State and kept their unbeaten regular season alive with a 62-14 thumping. The Horned Frogs came out ready to go as they led 24-0 after the first quarter and 34-7 at the half. TCU extended that lead to 55-7 after three and that is the winning margin the game ended at.
Two TCU passers combined to go 22/30 for 246 yards, four touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Kendre Miller ran the ball 15 times for 72 yards and two touchdowns in the win. Defensively, TCU allowed 330 total yards and forced three Iowa State turnovers, two interceptions and one recovered fumble.
After 12 games, TCU is scoring 39.5 points per game and gaining 482.1 yards, 277.5 through the air and 204.6 on the ground. Defensively, the Horned Frogs allow 25.5 points and 388.4 yards, 244.8 passing and 143.5 rushing.