Colorado vs. Kansas State prediction, odds, props: Expert picks for 2024 college football, best bets from Deion Sanders

Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes (4-1, 2-0) will look to remain undefeated in Big 12 play when they host the No. 18 Kansas State Wildcats (4-1, 1-1) at Folsom Field on Saturday. Both teams have had a break and should be well rested. The Buffs pulled off a huge upset in their game, posting a 48-21 road win over UCF behind great performances from Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter. The Wildcats defeated Oklahoma State 42-20 in their last game, bouncing back nicely from a loss to BYU the previous week. CU leads the all-time series at 45-20-1.

Kickoff in Boulder is scheduled for 10:15 p.m. ET. The Wildcats are the SportsLine consensus as the 3.5-point favorite in the latest Colorado vs. Kansas State odds, and the over/under is at 55.5 points. Before making any Kansas State vs. Colorado picks, you need to check out the Week 7 college football predictions and betting tips from SportsLine’s Jimmie Kaylor.

Kaylor is an NFL, college football and DFS expert for SportsLine and has been covering the NFL and college football for nearly a decade as a member of the Pro Football Writers of America. His background as a former college football All-American and NFL player gives him a unique perspective when building his fantasy lineups and determining his betting tips. He has his finger on the pulse of the college football landscape and has made a lot of money over the last two years.

Kaylor destroyed the books in college football in 2023, scoring a whopping 57.9 units and compiling a record of 107-45-2. Everyone who followed his tips finished the season well.

Now Kaylor tuned in to the Colorado vs. Kansas State game on Saturday and just announced his tips and predictions. You can head over to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the college football odds and college football betting lines for spread, moneyline and over/under for K-State vs. Colorado:

• Spread Colorado vs. Kansas State: Kansas State -3.5
• Colorado vs. Kansas State over/under: 55.5 points
• Money line Colorado vs. Kansas State: Kansas State -163, Colorado +135
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Why Kansas State can cover

The Wildcats have one of the best rushing attacks in college football. Junior running back DJ Giddens led the way, entering Saturday with 604 yards and two touchdowns on 86 carries. Colorado transfer Dylan Edwards was a nice change of pace for K-State, rushing for 201 yards and two touchdowns.

Defensively, the Wildcats are near the top of the Big 12, scoring 19.6 points per game this season. Linebacker Austin Romaine leads the team in tackles (34) and has also contributed 2.0 sacks. The 6-foot-2 defensive player Brendan Mott has been a threat for K-State since the start and has recorded four sacks so far. See which team you should choose here.

Why Colorado Can Cover

The Buffs have made significant strides as a program in their second year under Coach Prime. Colorado has already matched last year’s win total and is now just two wins away from securing bowl eligibility. CU has a 3-0 advantage against the spread in its last three games.

Quarterback Shedeur Sanders was outstanding for the Buffs in his second year in Boulder. The 6-foot-2 senior is widely considered one of the best quarterbacks in the country and is a potential top-10 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. In 2024, Sanders has completed 70.1% of his passes for 1,630 yards, 14 touchdowns and three interceptions completed. He added 25 yards and a touchdown on the ground. See which team you should choose here.

Here’s how to make your Kansas State vs. Colorado picks

Kaylor has analyzed Colorado vs. Kansas State from all angles and is going by the total score. He has also discovered a critical X-factor that causes him to jump over one side of the range. At SportsLine, he just shares what it is and which side he supports.

So who will win against Kansas State in Boulder Colorado on Saturday night and what crucial X-factor makes one side of the spread a must-win? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the range you should jump on, all from the expert who won $5,790 on $100 college football bettors in 2023, and find out.