{"id":1503,"date":"2008-09-17T14:47:10","date_gmt":"2008-09-17T19:47:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.capperspicks.com\/blog\/?p=1503"},"modified":"2023-02-07T06:39:58","modified_gmt":"2023-02-07T14:39:58","slug":"wildcats-cardinals-picks-17908","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/capperspicks.com\/blog\/ncaa-football\/wildcats-cardinals-picks-17908\/","title":{"rendered":"Wildcats at Cardinals Week 4 NCAAF Betting"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Kansas State Wildcats at Louisville Cardinals<\/h2>\n<p>On a special Wednesday night edition of NCAA college football televised on ESPN, the Kansas State Wildcats (2-0 SU, 1-0 ATS) will travel to the state of Kentucky to take on the Louisville Cardinals (1-1 SU, 0-1 ATS) in an inter-conference matchup that is set to kick off at 8 PM ET at Papa Johns&#8217; Stadium (artificial turf) in Louisville. <!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetUS NCAA Football Betting Odds: KANSAS STATE -4, Total 56.5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are some of the NCAA college football betting trends as they relate to this matchup:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>* KSU has lost four of its last six games SU<br \/>\n* KSU has covered six of its last 21 road games<br \/>\n* KSU has lost seven of its last eight road games SU<br \/>\n* KSU has played 16 of its last 21 road games OVER the total<br \/>\n* LOU has won 17 of its last 25 games SU<br \/>\n* LOU has won 22 of its last 25 home games SU<\/p>\n<p>This game matches up a couple of quarterbacks who have some pro possibilities. NFL scouts really like Louisville QB Hunter Cantwell&#8217;s size (6&#8217;4&#8243;, 230 lbs.) and arm strength. Cantwell did a good job as a freshman filling in when Brian Brohm was injured, and in fact led UL to a win over K-State in 2006, but he has not put up outstanding numbers, and when he is pressured he doesn&#8217;t quite have the mobility to escape trouble.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capperspicks.com\/go\/bovada\"><\/a> This has to be a concern for Steve Kragthorpe, because in the game against Kentucky, where the Cardinals dropped a 27-2 decision. Cantwell was sacked just once but he was hurried on numerous occasions, and was just 20 of 43 for 152 yards, which represents a pitiful 3.5 yards per attempt. And he threw three interceptions. So despite the NFL dimensions, the jury has to remain very much out on Cantwell. And as long as Louisville&#8217;s rebuilding running game (1.8 yards per carry against Kentucky) isn&#8217;t providing the kind of ground support needed to sustain drives, the Cards will fall victim to a K-State defense that has not played stern opposition thus far (Montana State and North Texas) but has limited foes to 3.1 yards per play.<\/p>\n<p>Louisville plays some defense too, but Kansas State QB Josh Freeman (two TD passes or more in seven of his last eight games) is a more finished product right now than Cantwell. Freeman (5 TD&#8217;s, no INT&#8217;s this year &#8211; 3rd in nation in pass efficiency) is hitting almost 76% of his passes, and he can spread it around pretty well, especially to Brandon Banks and Aubrey Quarles, a couple of junior college transfers. The JUCO influence is very heavy on the defensive side of the ball for Kansas State as well, and the early results have been encouraging.<\/p>\n<p>Certainly we recognize that Louisville has won 23 of its last 25 at home. But last year that home ATS mark was just 1-4, and the home opener against Kentucky was an embarrassment. The Cards limped to a 6-6 finish last year, even with a pre-season Heisman contender in Brian Brohm at the helm. The passing game appears a lot more limited at the moment.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s go with Kansas State, the four-point favorite in the BetUS NCAA football betting odds.<\/p>\n<h3>JAY&#8217;S PLAY: KANSAS STATE -4 **<\/h3>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;<br \/>\n<strong>Kansas St.\/Louisville side Winner<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Fargo\u2019s **NCAA Wednesday Night **2.5** TOP PLAY** $30<\/h3>\n<p>Fargo is back to extend his profitable NCAA season on Wednesday! 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