No one wants to bet against the Kansas State Wildcats more than this handicapper.
The greatest joy in sports gambling is not the profits, but being proven right, and I was adamant this preseason that the Wildcats did not have the offensive line to contend in the Big 12 this year.
But even when right, value should be recognized, and against the Army Black Knights, that offensive line worry may not matter much. The edge on the other side of the ball will be too great.
My Army vs. Kansas State predictions thus trust the Wildcats, a questionable choice in all of life.
Read more in my college football picks for Saturday, September 6.
Army vs Kansas State prediction
Army vs Kansas State best bet: Army team total Under 14.5 (-136)
This is less a bet on Kansas State and more a bet against Army. The Black Knights enjoyed one of their best offenses in recent memory last year, led by genuine Heisman candidate Bryson Daily and the brute force of running back Kanye Udoh.
Army averaged 301 rushing yards per game and 5.5 yards per carry last season while scoring 31.1 points per game. That was the most rushing yards per game since 2018, the most yards per carry since 2017, and the most points per game since 2021.
The bill has come due.
Without Daily or Udoh (now at Arizona State), the Knights’ offense will lose most sense of efficiency. In last week's loss to FCS-level Tarleton State, Army rushed for 280 yards at 4.24 yards per carry.
That sounds impressive, but against what should have been a lesser opponent, it was a letdown. As was, obviously, the loss.
Kansas State’s defense has not found much dignity this season, giving up 24 points to Iowa State in Week 0 and then 35 to FCS-level North Dakota last week. That defense should not be the Wildcats’ worry; the offensive line should.
This is the chance for Kansas State’s defensive line to stand up firmly, as Army’s offense is going to look extremely rough this year.
Army vs Kansas State same-game parlay
The hook on this spread makes it uncomfortable, but Kansas State should win comfortably.
Avery Johnson alone could cover this spread if the Wildcats' defense shows up for the first time this season.
Army vs Kansas State 3-Leg SGP
- Army u14.5 team total (-136)
- Kansas State -17.5 (-105)
- Under 46.5 (-106)
Army vs Kansas State odds
- Spread: Army +17.5 (-110) | Kansas State -17.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Army +590 | Kansas State -900
- Over/Under: Over 46.5 (-110) | Under 46.5 (-110)
Army vs Kansas State trend to know
Despite its offensive success last year, Army finished the 2024 regular season 1-5 ATS, a trend that obviously continued in last week’s upset loss to Tarleton State as a 14-point favorite. Find more college football betting trends for Army vs Kansas State.
How to watch Army vs Kansas State
| Location | Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Manhattan, KS |
| Date | Saturday, September 6, 2025 |
| Kickoff | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN |
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