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Athan Kaliakmanis total passing yards Over/Under came in at 199.5 at BetUS.
Rutgers finished the regular season second behind Vanderbilt in fewest turnovers.
The Scarlet Knights are 4-0 when Kaliakmanis hits 61% or more of his passes and 6-1 when connecting on 58% or more. Kansas State has held just four teams to under the 58% mark.
Rutgers has had one of its best offensive seasons in years, averaging 27.9 points per game — best since 2009. The Scarlet Knights also are one of the nation's best teams at taking care of the ball, ranking eighth nationally in turnovers, committing only eight.
Rutgers is playing bowl games in consecutive years for the first time since a run of four straight from 2011-14.
“We fought through some real adversity this season, injuries to a level that I haven’t really seen very much in my 37 years of doing this, but a team that kind of reinvented itself midseason,” Rutgers coach Greg Schiano said.
Missing Runningbacks
Both teams will be without their top running backs with Giddens and Rutgers' Kyle Monangai opting out to prepare for the NFL draft.
Giddens led the Wildcats with 1,343 yards and seven touchdowns. Dylan Edwards, a transfer from Colorado, will likely carry more of the load after averaging 3.6 yards per carry as Giddens' backup.
Monangai ran for 1,279 yards and 13 touchdowns to lead the Scarlet Knights. Antwan Raymond was Rutgers' second-leading rusher with 344 yards.
Line Analysis and Betting Action
Action was balanced on this bowl game.
The line has moved from Wildcats -6.5 to -7.
Sagarin suggests the number should be 6.32, which is pretty much on the money.
Comparables
- Washington State +6.5/+7 Boise State (Boise State 6.36 On The Money) - Favorite covers.
- Wyoming +6.5/7 Arizona State (Arizona State 6.61 On The Money) - Favorite covers.
- NC State +6.5 /+7 Clemson (home favorite covers and wins by 10) Clemson 7.43 On the Money - Favorite covers.
- Miss State +6.5 to +7 Arkansas (Ark 6.04 On The Money) - Dog covers.
- Oregon -6.5 Washington State (home dog covers with Oregon 3 point win) Oregon 5.76 On the Money - Dog covers.
- Giants +6.5 to +7 Seahawks (Seahawks 7.05 On The Money) - Dog covers.
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