5*

Kansas State vs. Arkansas, 01/06/2012 20:00 EDT, Score: 16 - 29

Point Spread: +9½/-115 Kansas State

Sportsbook: BETONLINE

Result: Loss

Don't for a second think that this is not a statement game for Kansas State against Arkansas and the SEC. Kansas State has a dynamic rushing attack as they are Top 25 in the country in rushing and Top 30 in the country in points scored. Kansas State is also excellent against the rushing attack as well so this will force Arkansas into the air and I suspect that they will move back here to force Arkansas into many underneath throws.
This is the same Kansas State team that lost 45-52 against Oklahoma State on the road, who are 9-3 ATS this year, who beat Miami on the road 28-24, and who beat Mizzou, Baylor and beat Texas outright on the road. In fact, Kansas State has been placed as an underdog eight times this year, they are 7-1 ATS in those eight times and won six of those games outright. This team really get motivated as an underdog and I like them here on Friday night plus the points.