Avery Johnson Total Passing Yards Prop Bet vs. Rutgers

Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson's total passing yards prop bet versus Rutgers was listed at 202.5 at BetUS.

On Tuesday, while speaking at a news conference ahead of Thursday’s Rate Bowl in Phoenix, Chris Klieman said Johnson was instrumental in keeping “the core of our team” and “the guys that were our best playmakers” on the K-State football roster instead of in the transfer portal.

“When that kid says he’s staying, everybody kind of rallies around him,” Klieman said. “That’s why I’m so excited for him, finishing up his sophomore year. “He’s been here for two years and he’s had 13 starts. His best football is in front of him, and I’m excited for us both on Thursday and for us in the future.”

The sophomore from Wichita threw for 2,517 yards and 22 touchdowns while also rushing for 548 yards and six touchdowns. If he throws for three touchdowns against Rutgers on Thursday at Chase Field he will set a new K-State record for touchdown passes in a single season.

Kansas State dropped three of their final four games but still played well enough early on to end with an 8-4 record. 

“I hate losing in general,” Johnson said. "We earned this opportunity to play another game. We just want to go out and showcase some of the things that we didn’t get to showcase."

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.