California vs Kansas State Prediction 11/13/25 College Basketball Picks Today
California vs Kansas State
November 13, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Kansas State -6.5 / Over/Under: 162.5
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In this article, we will formulate a California vs Kansas State Prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, November 13th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Kansas State Wildcats Preview
Kansas State has a 2-0 record this season. They are 1-1 ATS, 2-0 in Over/Under and have a 2-0 home record and a 0-0 away record. Kansas State is coming off a 98-71 home win against Bellarmine and will face Tulsa, Mississippi State and Indiana next.
Offensively, Kansas State averages 95.5 points per game, which ranks 46th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 67.5 points per game (124th). The Wildcats shoot with 55.8% from the field (17th), and with 56% from beyond the arc (1st). They shoot with 67.4% from the free throw line (252nd), and grab 39 rebounds per game (174th), while dishing out 23 assists per game (14th) and committing 17 turnovers per game (332nd).
PJ Haggerty leads Kansas State in scoring, with an average of 25 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists. Abdi Bashir Jr. follows with 15.5 points per game, while Nate Johnson adds 15.5 points and 8 rebounds per game.
California Golden Bears Preview
California has a 3-0 record this season. They are 2-1-0 ATS, 0-2-1 in Over/Under and have a 3-0 home record and a 0-0 away record. California is coming off a 93-65 home win against Cal State Fullerton and will face Presbyterian, Sacramento State and UCLA next.
Offensively, California averages 85.7 points per game, which ranks 119th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 64 points per game (84th). The Golden Bears shoot with 45.6% from the field (193rd), and with 28.4% from beyond the arc (287th). They shoot with 81.4% from the free throw line (22nd), and grab 41.7 rebounds per game (119th), while dishing out 16 assists per game (151st) and committing 10.7 turnovers per game (95th).
Dai Dai Ames leads California in scoring, with an average of 21.7 points and 3 assists. John Camden follows with 16.7 points and 4.7 rebounds per game, while Justin Pippen adds 14.3 points and 7 rebounds per game.
California Golden Bears @ Kansas State Wildcats Betting Trends: November 13, 2025
Why the Kansas State Wildcats will win
- Kansas State has won 15 of its last 16 night games against non-Conference opponents at Fred Bramlage Coliseum.
- California has lost 15 of its last 20 games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Kansas State has won the first half in each of its last four night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Why the California Golden Bears will win
- California has won four of its last five games.
- Kansas State has lost three of its last four games when playing with a rest advantage.
- California has won the first half in eight of its last 10 games against non-Conference opponents.
California vs Kansas State Prediction
In this California vs Kansas State Prediction, Kansas State is coming as -6.5 home favorites. Both teams have been perfect this season, with Kansas State being superior offensively, scoring 9.8 points more than California, who on the other hand has a better defense, allowing 3.5 points less. Kansas State has elite shooting percentages, ranking 17th in the country in field goal percentage, while having the best 3-point percentage in the nation. The value here lies with the home team, so take Kansas State and lay the points.